What’s Happening in the Parks
The week ahead
Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:
Reminder:
Holiday Showcase Exhibit Opens: Timeless Tradition, 40 Years
November 18, 2023-January 7, 2024
Foellinger-Friemann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Holidays at the Botanical Conservatory have delighted the community as a family favorite over the last 40 years. Its gardens in light and scenes of merriment contribute to a warm holiday spirit in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne. Fresh cut evergreens, a lush poinsettia tree and deep ruby undertones are the backdrop to this year’s memories. Join us in celebrating an oasis of growth and tradition. Sponsored by the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, Waterfield Foundation, Wilson Foundation, M.E. Raker Foundation, PBS Fort Wayne and Majic 95.1.
Featuring:
$1 Night Light Display
Wednesday, November 22, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day
Thursdays & Fridays, November 24-December 22, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
The gardens in light are best seen at night! Find yourself surrounded by festive greenery, stunning poinsettias and enchanted scenery as part of illuminated photo ops at the Botanical Conservatory. Cross gift buying off your list after stopping into the Conservatory Shop where there is a unique selection of thoughtful gifts. Kick-off your holidays with a stroll through gardens glistening and glowing on the $1 Night before Thanksgiving. Then come again to the $1 Night Light Display every Thursday and Friday evening from Black Friday leading up to Christmas. Civic Center Garage parking is validated for free.
$1 Night Light Displays In November:
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Wednesday, Nov. 22 |
5:00-8:00 p.m. |
In Conjunction with Downtown Fort Wayne Night of Lights, Conjure Coffee will be open. Sponsors: PBS Fort Wayne and Magic 95.1. |
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Friday, Nov. 24 |
5:00-8:00 p.m. |
In the spirit of the season, the Botanical Conservatory welcomes Tom Didier and Todd Frymier who are in the holiday mood and singin’ with style! Find Those 2 Guys in Suits & Ties inside the “Timeless Tradition” holiday exhibit from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Standing room only. |
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Thursday, Nov. 30 |
5:00-8:00 p.m. |
Santa’s Workshop
Wednesday, November 22, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community Center, 233 West Main Street
Start your downtown celebration at the Community Center with free holiday activities for kids, such as crafts, milk and cookies and holiday shopping. Kids can shop for inexpensive holiday gifts for $7 of less at the North Pole Stop-n-Shop while Mom and Dad shop for hand-crafted items at Candy Cane Lane. Donate a new or gently-used stuffed bear to enter a drawing to win a giant elf bear. The outdoor lighting ceremony will be held at 6:05p.m.
Also happening:
Holly Shopping at the Conservatory
Saturday, November 25, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
On this Day of Holly Shopping, locally owned and operated shops celebrate small businesses throughout downtown Fort Wayne, the West Main Shops and Wells Street Corridor. This includes the Conservatory Shop in partnership with Downtown Fort Wayne! Meet your holiday shopping needs in the Botanical Conservatory’s own “Artisan Village” consisting of local artisans, crafters and unique vendors. In addition, Cozmé Jewelry is hosting a pop-up shopping experience. Conservatory admission is not required to shop.
Holly Trolley Stop at Promenade Park
Saturday, November 25, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion, 202 West Superior Street
The Park Foundation Pavilion will open as a trolley stop location during the first day of the Downtown Improvement District’s Holly Shopping with no admission fee. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and meet two special winter princesses before heading back out on your day of shopping.
