2024

Fort Wayne, Ind. – AWS Foundation recently awarded a $215,000 grant to Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation for accessibility upgrades at some neighborhood parks. These improvements will be made over the next three years in conjunction with a larger initiative to update several park areas.

What’s Happening at the Riverfront

The Month Ahead 

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

Skate It Off

Friday, January 12, 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Headwaters Park Ice Rink

It’s time to Skate It Off at Headwaters Park! Skate like it’s 1989 to Taylor tunes all night long! So make the friendship bracelets and wear your best Taylor-inspired outfits (including the red scarves, cardigans, and Junior Jewels t-shirts). This is a night you will remember All Too Well. We will be Enchanted to meet you at the Eras Tour (Riverfront version). This night is open to all ages. General admission and skate rental fees apply.

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: Timeless Tradition, 40 Years

Until January 7, 2024, public hours

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, Air Xray, PBS Fort Wayne and Majic 95.1.The Conservatory will be closed on New Year’s Day.