What’s Happening in the Parks
The week ahead
Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:
Reminder:
Bunny Tales in the Garden
Friday and Saturday, March 29 & 30, 10:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Hop from one garden to the next as part of “Bunny Tales” at the Botanical Conservatory. Every-bunny is invited to share in festive fun while interacting with live animals and encountering cheerful blooms along the way. Discover the tale’s ending when visiting the Easter Bunny! Bunny goes on break from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:30-2:00 p.m. General admission fees apply. Sponsored by: WAJI Majic, WFFT Fox 55 and Koester’s Body & Frame Shop.
Featuring:
Slightly Used Bulb Sale
April 4 – April 30, Public hours
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
This annual sale features slightly used tulips, daffodils and hyacinths from the Botanical Conservatory’s winter exhibit. Located in the outdoor Sales Garden, bulbs are $1.95/pot and are ready to plant in preparation for next year’s bloom! Purchases are made through the Conservatory Shop while supplies last. Admission is not required to shop.
Children’s Book Swap & Sale
April 2 – 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community Center, 233 West Main Street
From pop-ups to paperbacks and every book in between, there’s something to please every child and teen. Youth may swap up to five books or purchase unlimited books at affordable prices. Book sales are open to the public and feature books starting at 25¢ up to $1 and DVDs for $1. Other items such as magazines, cards, CDs and puzzles are also available. Donations of these items are accepted year round.
Also Happening:
Botanical Speedway
Until April 7, 2024
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday evening hours 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Racers ready—rev your engines in the Botanical Conservatory’s latest winter exhibit. Kids will pedal along and burn some rubber on a tropical racetrack as part of this exciting family outing that will have you strolling down victory lane. Imagine accelerating toward the finish line on this fast, not furious, superspeedway. Helmets are available. On Your Marks, Get Set, GROW! Sponsored by: English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, Howard P. Arnold Foundation, Magee-O’Conner Foundation, Fort Wayne Park Foundation, WANE 15 and 103.9 Wayne FM.
Kelly Bremer: The Octane Collection Until April 7
Speed, adrenaline, vibrant colors, intense sound and edge-of-your-seat thrills! This. Is. Racing! Nationally recognized artist Kelly Bremer presents “The Octane Collection.” Featuring thrilling acrylic paintings and renderings depicting iconic race and road cars spanning the past 100 years of the automobile. Dynamic perspectives pull you into the action while the subject’s realism and abstracted backgrounds hold you tight through every twist and turn. Get buckled up for a stunning visual trip through automotive and racing history.
