Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:
Featuring:
Pumpkin Path Display
Tuesday, October 3 to Sunday, October 29
Enjoy fall surroundings in the outdoor Exploration Garden decorated in its seasonal best. Throughout this scenic display, you are invited to pose for festive photo ops! Also, help yourself to a fall-inspired activity where there is more to discover along on the way. The Pumpkin Path Display is included with regular Conservatory admission. Sponsored by: Majic 95.1 WAJI.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Saturday, October 21, doors open at 7:00 p.m., Movie begins at 9:15 p.m.
Join the Botanical Conservatory in its 15th season screening of the time warp! Weather permitting, this cult classic movie is enjoyed outdoors in the Terrace Garden in conjunction with the Downtown Improvement District’s Fright Night. Lawn chairs are welcome and encouraged. Food and beverage will be available for purchase from Mad Anthony Brewing Company; no outside food or beverage will be permitted. Please no rice or confetti during this participatory movie event. The movie is rated R with content not suitable for younger audiences. Attendees 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by: ALT 99.5 FM & 102.3 FM and Mad Anthony Brewing Company. Admission: $10 for all ages.
Great Tree Canopy Comeback 2023
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 10 a.m. to noon
The Great Tree Canopy Comeback (GTCC) began in 2001 with the mission & focus to restore a canopy that was found to be severely lacking in the Parks System. Since the first annual event, the GTCC has been responsible for planting over 2,800 trees in multiple parks and trails throughout the county. This planting success, with the addition of other tree care needs, caused the GTCC to evolve in 2018. There was a reduction in the number of trees that were planted with an element to the event: the removal of invasive shrubs and trees from the parks’ natural wooded areas. This year you can choose to volunteer as a Planter/Tree Captain or Courier/Cutter at various parks & trails around the area.
Go to: www.fortwayneparks.org to learn more.
Reminders:
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.
