Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week of January 24:
“Under the Big Top” Winter Showcase Exhibit
Until-April 17, Public hours
Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun Street
Come one, come all to the greatest circus Garden in town! The “Under the Big Top” exhibit is open at the Botanical Conservatory. Marvel at exotic topiary animals and astonishing plant oddities. This winter, everyone is invited to go to the circus and “clown around” under the Conservatory’s Botanical Big Top. Learn more at botanicalconservatory.org. Sponsored by The Waterfield Foundation, the Howard P. Arnold Foundation, the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, the Magee-O'Connor Foundation, 103.9 Wayne FM, and WANE 15.
Headwaters Ice Skating
Tuesday to Thursday, 3:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Noon to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, Noon to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Headwaters Park East, Clinton and Superior Streets
Admission
Age 13 and under........................................... $4
Age 14 and over............................................. $6
Skate Rental................................................... $3
Spectators & Parking ................................ FREE
“11th Annual Winterval”
Saturday, January 29
Downtown Fort Wayne
Celebrate winter with a visit to downtown Fort Wayne! The 11th annual Winterval promises a full day of indoor and outdoor winter fun for all ages. Watch ice carvers create wonders from a solid block of ice, shop at the Warm Heart market, and enjoy special events at the Botanical Conservatory, the Old Fort, the Allen County Public Library or Science Central. Go for a carriage ride at the Community Center or ice skating at Headwaters Park. See attached Winterval program.
Winterval Hike and Bonfire
9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Avenue
Winterval at the Conservatory
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*10:00 a.m. Live Ice Carving
Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun Street
Nouvelle Annee 1750s
10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Historic Fort Wayne, 1201 Spy Run Avenue
Winterval at Science Central
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Science Central, 1950 North Clinton
Headwaters Park Ice Skating
Noon – 9:00 p.m.
Headwaters Park East, 333 South Clinton Street, $4 to $6 admission
Winterval's Warm Heart Market
Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Community Center, 233 West Main Street
Winterval at the Library
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
*Noon, Live Ice Carving
Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza
Trek the Trails this Winterval
1:00 p.m.
Lawton Park, 1900 Clinton and Fourth Street
Winter Carnival
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
*2:00 p.m. Live Ice Carving
Community Center, 233 West Main Street
Heartland Mushers
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Headwaters Park East, Clinton and Superior Streets (next to the skating rink)
*2:00 p.m. Live Ice Carving
Mercado, 111 West Columbia Street
Dog Sweater Day
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Auer Lawn, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
Winterval Stargazing Hike
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Avenue
