2025

What's Happening at the Riverfront in July 2025

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 July:

Featuring:

Muddy River Concert Series

Wednesday, July 9 and 23, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Promenade Park

Enjoy live local music at the Riverfront this summer along with food and beverages from Teds Snack + Bar. Experience a unique, energetic blend of soul pop with Six Foot Blonde on July 9 and return for an electrifying alt-rock/funk band Kangaroo Kourt on July 23.

What’s Happening in the Parks, June 23-29

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

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

Reminder:

Lakeside Rose Gardens Tour

Saturday, June 21, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Lakeside Park, 1401 Lake Avenue

Tour the Rose Gardens at Lakeside Park with the Head Gardener and learn how each rose variety grows uniquely. Discover how staff care for the roses, identify common pests and diseases, and explore tips on fertilizing, pruning and winter protection. Ask questions, see the new roses and signage, and enjoy a walk through all the Rose Gardens. No registration is required.

What's Happening in the Parks: June 30-July 6

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

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

Reminder:

Something Blue

June 28 – November 16, public hours

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street

Something old, something new, something borrowed… and Something Blue! Bask in the romance of summer and autumn at the Botanical Conservatory where dramatic plantings, a grand fountain and enchanting scenes await nearlyweds bustling for ‘something blue.’ You cannot help but notice the fairytale of blue beauty in full bloom. This formal landscape is a lovely backdrop for your heartfelt memories, old or new, this year. Sponsored by the Fort Wayne Park Foundation, English Bonter Mitchell Foundation and Majic 95.1.

What’s Happening in the Parks: June 13-21

McKinnie Commons Concert Series

Friday, June 13, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

McKinnie Avenue and South Anthony Blvd.

Kick off the summer at McKinnie Commons with the high-energy hits and feel-good vibes in the heart of the city. Grab your family, your dancing shoes and your lawn chairs for a fun-filled evening of live music and community. Don’t miss this free summer celebration!

New Lakeside Park Playground Dedicated

June 12, 2025

One of six to reopen in 2025

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Sharon Tucker joined Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Steve McDaniel, parks staff, public officials and neighborhood association representatives to officially dedicate the new Lakeside Park Playground, located at 1401 Lake Avenue in the heart of the Northside Neighborhood.