May 25, 2023
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 ahead:
Reminder
Sweet Breeze Season Kickoff Open House
Friday, May 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
South Dock, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
Kick off the new season! Come down to the dock at Promenade and get to know Sweet Breeze the night before tours start! Step on board and look around, meet the crew, pick up schedules and brochures from an info booth and enjoy live music by local musician Brett Welch! This is a free event that is open to the public.
Weekend Sweet Breeze Cruises
Saturday, May 27 and June 3, 1:00 p.m. (90 minute), 2:45 p.m. (45 minute), 3:45 pm. (90 minute), 5:30 p.m. (45 minute)
Sunday, May 28 and June 4, 1:00p.m. (90 minute), 2:45 p.m. (45 minute), 3:45 pm. (90 minute), 5:30 p.m. (45 minute)
South Dock, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
Travel Fort Wayne’s rivers on Sweet Breeze, an authentic 1840 canal boat replica. This fully accessible tour provides an opportunity to learn something new about Fort Wayne through its riverfront. Choose 90 minute or 45 minute cruise options on weekends. Tickets are $30 per person for a 90-minute cruise, and $20 per person for 45-minute cruise. Reservations can be made online at www.RideSweetBreeze.org, in person at the Parks and Recreation Offices (705 East State Blvd.) or by phone 260-427-6000 during normal business hours.
Iris Flower Show
Sunday, May 28, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. 1100 South Calhoun Street
Enjoy the best of this year’s blooms when visiting with members of the Northeast Indiana Iris Society, a local group of gardeners with a growing passion for Irises. These showy flowers are on display with stunning color in a range of species. Be sure to vote for your favorite! Show entry is included with general admission.
Featuring:
Gary Allan and Tracy Lawrence Live in Concert
Thursday, June 1, doors open at 6:30 p.m., curtain at 7:30 p.m.
Foellinger Theatre, 3411 Sherman Blvd.
Country superstars Gary Allan and Tracy Lawrence will stop in Fort Wayne on their co-headlining tour spanning eight states in two weeks. The tour from the two hitmakers recalls 30 years of some of Country’s greatest era-defining hits. Though Allan and Lawrence have both shared radio waves and immense respect for each other throughout their careers, this upcoming multi-state tour represents the first time fans will get to see both do full sets on the same stage. Tickets are available at the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation office at 705 E. State Blvd. and via https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005E4E95E71651
Sweet Breeze Specialty Tour: Sounds of the Rivers
Friday, June 2, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
South Dock, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
Listen to live music on the Sweet Breeze Canal Boat, brought to you by Ohio-based band LaDean. Soulful vocals by Jasmine Moore are accompanied by Jordan Extine on guitar. You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity for an intimate concert and evening river cruise all-in-one! Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $45 per person. Reserve tickets at www.SweetBreeze.org or call 260-427-6000.
Splashpads Open for the Season
Saturday, May 27, 9:00 a.m.
The nine area Water Playgrounds will open for the season on Saturday, May 27 at 9:00 a.m. They are located at the following parks:
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Buckner Park |
6114 Bass Road |
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Franklin School Park |
1903 Saint Marys Avenue |
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Kreager Park (Taylor’s Dream) |
7225 North River Road |
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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McCormick Park |
2300 Raymond Avenue & Holly Avenue |
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Memorial Park |
2301 Maumee Avenue & Glasgow Avenue |
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Promenade Park |
202 W. Superior Street |
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Robert E. Meyers Park |
Inside North Gate of Parkview Field on Jefferson Blvd. |
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday, on days with no scheduled events) |
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Shoaff Park |
6401 St. Joe Road |
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Waynedale Park |
2900 Koons Street & Elzey Street |
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Family Fishing Day
Saturday, June 3, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
North Dock, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
Take advantage of Indiana DNR’s Free Fishing Days at Promenade Park! Poles and lessons on fishing will be provided for the whole family on the North Dock. Drop a line and stay awhile. No experience is needed. All fishing equipment will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
Kids’ Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 3, 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
Hurshtown Reservoir, 16000 Roth Road, Grabill
Fishing is a favorite Hoosier pastime that fosters patience, coordination and an appreciation for nature. Please join us for the 35th Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby at the pristine Hurshtown Reservoir. The derby is open to children ages 16 and younger. An adult must accompany all contestants. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish caught in five categories (by age). Each participant may enter only one fish. The grand prize will go to the child that catches the biggest fish overall. On-site registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Fishing begins at 8:00 a.m. and continues until the weigh-in at 11:00 a.m.. Awards will be at 11:30 a.m. Contestants must be present to win. You will need to supply your own bait, tackle and bucket to hold your fish. Because this is a free fishing day, no fishing licenses are required! This contest is catch and release only. Admission to Hurshtown is $5 per car. The derby is free to participate.
Dance Promenade and Tulip Tree Present: Ecstatic Dance
Sunday, June 4, 7:00 p.m.
Auer Lawn, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
The Full Moon Ecstatic Dance, put on by the Tulip Tree Production Team, is a 90-minute freeform movement journey facilitated by a professional DJ. Lose yourself to the rhythm and move freely wherever the music takes you. Join us on the Auer Lawn for this FREE community event.
Also happening:
Color in Motion: Live Butterfly Exhibit
Until-June 25, public hours
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. 1100 South Calhoun Street
Live butterflies have landed at the Botanical Conservatory bringing with them an array of natural beauty and wonder. Watch in awe, their wings in flight, as they flash with color pigments and refracted light. Observe exotic butterflies emerging from their chrysalides right before your eyes! An epic display of multicolored flowers and foliage elevates this annual spring exhibit. Sponsored by English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, Ian and Mimi Rolland Foundation, The Waterfield Foundation, “In memory of Jo Ann and William Wyatt,” 97.3 WMEE and 21Alive.
Trek the Trails
Tuesday, May 30, Meet at 6:00 p.m.
Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd. (Park at lot between Pavilion #1 and Shoaff Lake)
The 2023 Trek the Trails season continues on Tuesday evenings. Meet at Franke Park for a 7.3 mile bike ride. There is no cost to participate. All experience levels are welcome and participation is at your own risk. Riders are encouraged to wear helmets. Trek the Trails is sponsored by TREK Bicycles, Freedom Cycle, VS Engineering, UAW Local #2209, and Three Rivers Velo Sport. Follow the City of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Trails, Fort Wayne Running Club, and Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation on social media for weather-related updates. For a complete list of locations and dates, visit: https://www.fortwayneparks.org/trails/news-events.html
Tread the Trails
Tuesday, June 1, Meet at 6:00 p.m.
Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd. (Park at lot between Pavilion #1 and Shoaff Lake)
The City of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Trails, and the Fort Wayne Running Club present Tread the Trails. These 5k walks/runs are offered every other Thursday. All mobility aids are welcome at Tread the Trails, and participants are encouraged to lengthen/shorten the route as preferred. For a complete list of locations and dates, visit https://www.fortwayneparks.org/trails/news-events.html.
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