Reminder:
Dance Promenade: Latin Dance Fundamentals
Wednesdays, November 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 and 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).
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.
Featuring:
Veterans Golf Free
November 11, 8:30 a.m. – until sunset
Foster Park, McMillen Park and Shoaff Park Golf Courses
Veterans and active military personnel are invited to play golf for free at Foster, Shoaff or McMillen Park Golf Courses on Monday, November 11, (electric carts are not included in this special). Those who wish to play for free are asked to present a military I.D. and schedule a tee time. Tee times may be reserved online. Or you may call your preferred golf course at the number below:
- McMillen Park Golf Course: 427-6710, http://www.mcmillengolfcourse.com
- Shoaff Park Golf Course: 427-6745, http://www.shoaffgolfcourse.com
- Foster Park Golf Course: 427-6735, http://www.fostergolfcourse.com
Monday, November 11, will also be the final day of golf for the season at the three Fort Wayne golf courses.
National Take a Hike Day
Sunday, November 17, 2:00 p.m.
Pufferbelly Trailhead near 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd.
Bring a friend and join the Fort Wayne Greenways and Trails Department to celebrate National Take a Hike Day. Meet at the Pufferbelly Trailhead near the Parkview Family YMCA and head south on the tree-lined Pufferbelly Trail for a leisurely three-mile stroll. National Take a Hike was created in 1976 by the American Hiking Society as a reminder that hiking can be simple and accessible. It is a call to connect with nature, step away from the daily grind and soak in the beauty of the outdoors. Participants are encouraged to share their experience by using the hashtag #NationalTakeAHikeDay on social media platforms.
Also Happening:
Raise a Glass! Exhibit
Until November 17, public hours
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
The Botanical Conservatory is celebrating 40 years! 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.
From Concept to Celebration
Until November 16, public hours
Foellinger Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
This visual timeline displays the history of the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory from an original idea to our current-day fortieth anniversary! Images, news articles and short stories provide historical context during the celebratory Raise a Glass! Garden Exhibit. Enjoy this unique display as a collaboration of archives from both the Foellinger Foundation and the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory.
Raise a Glass! $1 Nights
Thursdays, until November 14, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Here’s a toast celebrating not only 40 years as a unique botanical venue for public education and enjoyment, but 200 years since Allen County was officially born. During the Raise a Glass! Garden Exhibit, take advantage of $1 admission every Thursday evening from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Cheers to the Botanical Conservatory as a community treasure serving over 3,000,000 tourists and residents since opening its doors in 1983…and here’s to Allen County steadfast since 1824 with 400,000+ residents thriving and residing today. Together, the Botanical Conservatory and Bicentennial Executive Board wish to celebrate the past, present and future with you!
