2025

What's Happening in the Parks: Apr. 21-27

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, April 18 and 19, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street

Hop from one garden to the next while enjoying cheerful floral displays, interactive activities and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Children are encouraged to follow the trail through the Conservatory’s lush displays to discover the ‘ending’ to the Bunny’s tale—an in-person visit with the Easter Bunny! (Note: Bunny takes a break from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. A highlight of the event is the Color in Motion Live Butterfly Tent, where visitors can step inside and experience butterflies up close in a vibrant, interactive setting. Due to anticipated attendance, the Butterfly Tent will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with timed entries in five-minute intervals to ensure a positive experience for all participants. General admission fees apply. Sponsored by: Majic 95.1 WAJI, Fox55 and Koester’s Body & Frame Shop.

Registration Opens for Free Tree Seedlings

Registration Opens for Free Tree Seedlings

Bare root trees, ready to plant for Arbor Day

Fort Wayne, Ind – In celebration of Arbor Day 2025, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation in partnership with Trees Indiana will offer over 150 seedlings to the public (one per household) via a simple phone registration.

FWPR Announces New Performance: 1964-The Tribute on August 1

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Announces New Performance

Presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 18, at 10:00 a.m.

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation adds a new show to its lineup at the Foellinger Theatre. Honeywell Arts & Entertainment presents 1964—The Tribute on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Foellinger Theatre. Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 18, at 10:00 a.m. and will be available online at ticketmaster.com or in person at the Parks and Recreation Department, 705 East State Blvd.

1964—The Tribute: Friday, August 1, at 7:30 p.m.

Since the early '80s, 1964—The Tribute has been thrilling audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone Magazine has called the "Best Beatles Tribute on Earth." 1964 takes audiences on a journey through a moment in music history that will live forever. Tickets start at $19.

What's Happening in the Parks: Apr. 14-20

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

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

Reminder:

Kickboxing with 9Round

Sunday, April 13, 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.

What's Happening in the Parks: Apr. 7-13

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

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

Featuring:

Kickboxing with 9Round

Sunday, April 13, 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.