2024

The Month Ahead

Riverfront Fort Wayne presents the following events and programs at Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street and Headwaters Park, 333 South Clinton Street in November:

Dance Promenade: Latin Dance Fundamentals

Wednesdays, November 6, 13 and 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Park Foundation Pavilion

Dance Promenade returns with an in-depth three-part workshop focused on fundamental techniques along with musicality and styling for Latin dance including Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha or even Rumba. Join instructor Brenda Diaz as she reviews weight transfer, body position, hand styling and more. If you don’t know how to move your hips, this class is for you. It’s designed for anyone from a beginner to intermediate dancer. Register online at www.FortWayneParks.org or by phone at 260-427-6000 by the Tuesday before each class. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available (credit card only). 

The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory at 1100 South Calhoun Street presents the following events and programs this month.

Featuring:

Raise a Glass! Exhibit

Until November 17, public hours

We’re celebrating 40 years at the Botanical Conservatory. Since 1983, this unique botanical venue has served as a cultural anchor in Fort Wayne, having welcomed nearly three million visitors from near and far! During its 40th anniversary, the Botanical Conservatory is capturing vivid streams of light and reflecting into glimmers of a vibrant future. Raise your glass to the continued health, happiness and success of this community treasure. Sponsored by: Fort Wayne Park Foundation, English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, Majic 95.1, WANE 15 and Sycamore Tree Care. 

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:

Reminder:

Volunteer Invasive Removal at Lindenwood

Saturday, November 2, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Avenue

Join us to help remove invasive plant species that are threatening biodiversity at Lindenwood Nature Preserve. Volunteers will join experts from Indiana Native Plant Society in pulling and cutting down burning bush, privet, bush honeysuckle, and multiflora rose. Some tools and gloves will be provided, but bring your own hand tools, if you have them (manual power only). 

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:

Reminder:

Spirit of History Walking Tour

Friday, October 18, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Wells Street Bridge, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street

This walking tour will tread through the history surrounding the park, including its hauntings and vices. Hosts will endeavor to bring history to life by telling tales and breathing life back into the souls that still haunt our building and town—relax and enjoy the tour through time. This is designed for ages 13 and above. Admission is free.