What's Happening in the Parks: November 21-27
November 17, 2022
Contact: April McCampbell
P: 260-427-6024
C: 260-241-1932
Manager of Communications
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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week of November 21-27:
Featuring:
Santa’s Workshop
Wednesday, November 23, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Fort Wayne Parks Community Center, 233 West Main Street
Discover holiday fun for all ages at the Community Center on the Night of Lights starting at 4:30 p.m. Make a craft, have a refreshment, do a little Christmas shopping and stay for the festival rooftop lighting at 6:05 p.m. The Community Center will accept donations of new or gently-used stuffed animal bears. Sponsored by Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation, American Senior Communities and Park Place Senior Living.
$1 Night of Lights
Wednesday, November 23, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Kick-off the holidays with a stroll through enchanted gardens glistening and glowing all throughout the Conservatory. During Night of Lights, admission is just $1 in celebration of this downtown holiday tradition! Take it all in and be inspired by a heartwarming story in collaboration with the “Happy Smallidays” holiday exhibit. The Conservatory Shop and Conjure Coffee’s Conservatory location will be open to serve. This event is in partnership with Downtown Fort Wayne. Sponsored by PBS Fort Wayne and Majic 95.1.
Sensory-Friendly Night of Lights
Wednesday, November 23, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion, 202 W. Superior Street
Escape the hustle and bustle of the holidays with a relaxing light show presentation using low lighting, aromatherapy, soft music, and guided relaxation at the newest Riverfront initiative—“sensory friendliness” is introduced. The program will be offered in 8-minute sessions throughout the evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to all ages and abilities.
Holiday Window Displays at Promenade Park
Thursday, November 24-January 3
Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
Make the most of winter light at Promenade Park with a showcase of handmade paper cut light boxes. These delightful creations are believed to have originated from China after paper was first invented. Many countries picked up the skill, but Switzerland remains the enduring leader referring to the art form as Scherenschnitt. Riverfront’s light boxes were designed and hand-cut by staff using ideas of common winter scenes at Promenade Park such as the swings, the Historic Wells St. Bridge, and the Convergence Sculpture. The light boxes have multiple layers of paper with lighting from behind to show more detail in perspective, texture, and dimension. The display can be seen in the windows of the Park Foundation Pavilion at Promenade Park from November 24 to January 3, and can be best viewed at dusk.
$1 Night Light Display
Thursdays and Fridays, November 25-Decemer 23, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Conservatory gardens in light are best seen at night! Brighten your holiday plans with a visit to the Conservatory where lush gardens are embellished in the spirit of the season. Find yourself surrounded by charming displays with stunning poinsettias, illuminated photo ops and more. Cross gift buying off your list when stopping into the Conservatory Shop and delighting in the selection of trendy and thoughtful gifts. From Black Friday until Christmas, be sure to take advantage of $1 admission on Thursday and Friday nights after five. Members are invited to bring a guest or two for free admission on Thursday and Friday Nights (5:00-8:00 p.m.) by showing their member card to the admission desk.
