What’s Happening in the Parks
The week ahead
Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:
Reminder:
Open Mic Nights With Kyla J
Thursday, November 2, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
Take your turn on stage and share your poetry, spoken word, tunes, or music in a welcoming, inclusive environment this fall at Open Mic Nights hosted by Kyla J. Walters. The general theme for these free sessions will be “Changes.” Come out and share or just enjoy the creativity and talent within our community. To sign up for a guaranteed time slot, contact Jesus Rosario at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Featuring:
The Taming of Kekionga: 1812-1813
Tuesday, November 7, 6:00 p.m.
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community Center, 233 West Main Street
Join local author and historian, Jim Pickett, as he presents pictures, maps and illustrations and little-known context that he discovered while researching for his historical fiction ‘You Are There’ adventure stories. Mr. Pickett, the author of The Bones of Kekionga, The March to Kekionga and The Siege at Kekionga: Tecumseh’s Uprising. He will cover the War of 1812 as it pertains to Fort Wayne, the Old Northwest Territory of the United States and the British/Indigenous American movement..
Book Sale
November 7-9, 8:000 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community Center, 233 West Main Street
Book sales are open to the public and feature hardback books for $1, paperback books for 50¢ and DVDs for $1. Other items such as magazines, cards, CDs and puzzles are also available. Donations of these items are accepted year round.
Wild Walkers
Friday, November 10, 9:00–10:30 a.m.
Chain O’Lakes, 2355 E. 75 S. Albion, IN
This adult hiking group meets the second and fourth Fridays of each month for a walk on the wild side. Each hike features a different natural area in the region (parks, wetlands, nature preserve, etc.) and carpooling is available when necessary. Find the full 2023 schedule and carpooling details at this link https://www.fortwayneparks.org/images/PDF/Lindenwood/2023_Wild_Walkers_Schedule.pdf.
Yoga on the Riverfront
Sunday, November 12, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
This free, relaxing one-hour flow yoga class is designed for all skill levels and led by owner of Discover Yoga Chelsea Vona. Bring your own yoga mat to Promenade Park or borrow one for the class.
Sunday Heritage Concert Series: Veterans Tribute
Sunday, November 12, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
The American Legion Band of Fort Wayne presents a Veterans Tribute. Concerts are free and open to all ages. Seating will be on a first come first served basis.
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.
$1 Thursdays
Thursdays, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
The Conservatory admission is just $1 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. every Thursday. Plus, Civic Center garage parking is validated for free.
