August 24, 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 Open House during Kekionga Plein Air Event
Friday, August 25, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Headwaters Park West Dock, 333 South Clinton Street
Come watch local artists paint live in the Headwaters Park as part of the Fort Wayne Artists Guild’s Kekionga Plein Air event and get creative with five-minute crafts by Blowflower Daydreams. Plein Air paintings will be available for sale! Sweet Breeze will be stationed at the dock, where it will be open for viewing. Enjoy live music by local band Winona Acoustic Society. No admission charge.
Weekend Sweet Breeze Cruises
Taste of the Arts Tours, Saturday, August 26, 2:45 p.m. (45 minute), 3:45 p.m. (90 minute)
Sunday, August 27, 12:00 p.m. (45 minute), 1:00 p.m. (90 minute), 2:45 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 Saturday. 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.
Featuring:
Fall Plant Swap
Saturday, September 2, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Swap quality established plants with fellow plant enthusiasts and perhaps garner one or two more! Perennials, bulbs and houseplants are preferred this fall. Please label ahead of time and bring a carrier for transporting. Swaps are free, though space is limited and registered participants are given priority. Reserve your spot by calling 427-6000 by September 1.
Sweet Breeze Bird Watching Specialty Tour
Friday, September 1, 9:00 a.m. (90 minute)
South Dock, Promenade Park, 2020 West Superior Street
If you’re an early-bird, hop on this morning tour with a guest speaker from the Stockbridge Audubon Society. Learn about the native bird species that rely on our rivers, and those which you might find migrating through the area. Bring binoculars if you have them! 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.
Also happening:
An Herban Garden Showcase Exhibit
Until November 12, 2023, public hours
Foellinger Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Digest the community impact of urban gardening and see herbs that flourish, mushrooms that thrive and rooftops that grow. Forage some more to discover dynamic graffiti art and container gardens accompanying uptown views from your local stoop. It’s a beautiful season in the neighborhood at the Botanical Conservatory’s own herban garden. Sponsored by: the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, Waterfield Foundation and WANE 15.
Salomon Farmers’ Market
Wednesday, August 30, 4:00–7:00 p.m. and continuing each Wednesday until September 6
Salomon Farm Park, 317 West Dupont Road
Find fresh produce, baked goods, honey and artisan crafts at this mid-week market. Stop by and say hello to the newest members of the herd—Mickie and Frankie the Highland Coos as well as the goats, miniature horses and sheep.
Salomon Farm Park U-pick Flowers
Wednesday and Friday, 4:00–7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Salomon Farm Park, 817 West Dupont Road
U-Pick flower fields are available on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays while flowers are blooming. Prices vary per type; $2 per sunflower and $1 per other stem. Follow the signs and look for the “red barn” trailer for supplies and checkout.
Sweet Breeze Thursday Tours
Thursday, August 31, 6:00 p.m. (60 minute), 7:15 p.m. (60 minute)
South Dock, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
Travel Fort Wayne’s rivers in the cool of the evening on Sweet Breeze, for a weeknight cruise. This fully accessible tour provides an opportunity to learn something new about Fort Wayne through its riverfront. Tickets are $23 per person for a 60-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.
Weekend Sweet Breeze Cruises
Saturday, September 2, 1:00 p.m. (90 minute) 2:45 p.m. (45 minute)
Sunday, September 3, 1:00 p.m. (90 minute), 2:45 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. 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.
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