What’s Happening in the Parks
The week ahead
Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:
Reminders:
Botanical Brew
Friday, October 6, 4:00-9:00p.m.
Foellinger-Friemann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Meet your friends downtown at the Botanical Conservatory for a sampling of all things brewed. Your taste buds are sure to relish local favorites as you sample coffee, tea, cider, craft beer, and wine. Wander the gardens and enjoy featured food truck fare and entertainers busking throughout. Packaged beverages will also be available for purchase. No outside food or beverage is permitted. Botanical Brew is sponsored by 89.1 WBO1, WANE 15, and Fort Wayne Metals. All ages are welcome! Admission is $10 per person.
Featuring:
Handmade Homemade Sale
Sunday, October 15, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Salomon Farm Park, 817 West Dupont Road
It’s not too early to start your holiday shopping! Crafters and artisans will be selling their handmade homemade goods in the Wolf Family Learning Center and the Old Barn. (Non-shoppers can enjoy an afternoon at the farm or walk the trail.
Kids’ Pirate Ship Specialty Tour
Saturday, October 14, 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
South Dock Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
Listen to the story of the kraken, create your very own kraken-attack pirate ship craft, and collect candy! Tickets are $20 per person. Call 260-427-6000 or go to www.RideSweetBreeze.org to reserve tickets.
Murder Mystery Specialty Tour
Saturday, October 14, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
South Dock Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
Come down to the dock after dark—if you dare for an interactive tour with a comical murder mystery, a scavenger hunt and spooky refreshments! Tickets are $35 per person. Call 260-427-6000 or go to www.RideSweetBreeze.org to reserve tickets.
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.
