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).
Headwaters Ice Rink
Opens on November 23, 12:00 p.m., weather permitting
Headwaters Park
Riverfront Fort Wayne announces plans to open Headwaters Ice Rink for the season at noon on Saturday, November 23. The Saturday before Thanksgiving is the traditional opening day since the rink opened in 2003, however opening and operating is dependent on the weather conditions. Following opening day, the rink will be open Monday to Sunday through *January 6. The regular hours of operation will be 4:00-9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 12:00-9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission will be $6 for skaters age three and above, free for age two and below with $3 skate rental. An array of special programming is planned at Headwaters Ice Rink for the 2024-2025 season starting in December with themes like 80’s Night, Skate it Off (Taylor’s version) and Holiday Cheer followed by fresh themes in January and February, skating demonstrations and a meet and greet with a very special guest character. Thanks to a donation by Marcia Crawford and Grant Crawford, reduced admission skating and skate rental opportunities will be available in January and February to celebrate the memory and community service of Dr. John Crawford, a physician and radiation oncologist and 20-year member of the Fort Wayne City Council. Discover all of the details in the Winter edition of the Fun Times Activity Guide which will be released on November 6. For the latest parking map, please go to www.fortwayneparks.org and search Headwaters Park. Ten-punch skating passes will be available to purchase at the rink, located at 333 South Clinton Street in downtown Fort Wayne, during normal operation hours.
*After January 6, the rink will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The rink will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Additional or extended hours will be announced throughout the season. Stay up to date on Facebook pages for @HeadwatersParkFW and @FortWayneParks. Headwaters Ice Rink sponsored by: WANE 15, Loud 103.3 and Hot 107.9.
Kickboxing with 9Round
Sunday, November 10, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion
Kick and punch your way through a great workout at this free monthly exercise class. Instructors will lead participants in a calorie burning journey like no other.
Yoga on the Riverfront
Sunday, November 10, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion
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
Sunday, November 10, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion
The American Legion Band will bring a “Veteran’s Tribute” to Riverfront Fort Wayne. The concert is free and open to all ages. Seating inside will be on a first come first served basis.
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