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 January:
Thursday Theme Nights
Thursdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Headwaters Park
Jan. 2 Skate into the New Year
Jan. 9 School Spirit Night
Jan. 16 Sport Jersey Night
Jan. 23 Broadway Night
Jan. 30 Kick off for Dr. Crawford Days (reduced admission and skate rental)
General admission ($6) and skate fees ($3) apply. 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.
Headwaters Ice Rink
Monday – Friday, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. until Jan. 6
Wednesday – Friday, 4:00-9:00 p.m. beginning Jan. 7
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Headwaters Park
An array of special programming continues at Headwaters Ice Rink for the season. In addition to Thursday Theme Nights, a Winter Wonderland meet and greet with a very special guest character is planned for January 11 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. and Rockin’ the Rink debuts with a live band on Saturday, January 18 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thanks to a donation by Marcia Crawford and Grant Crawford, reduced admission ($1) skating and ($1) skate rental opportunities will be available on Thursday evenings beginning January 30 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. Admission will be $6 for skaters age three and above, free for age two and below. Skate rental will be $3. 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.
The rink will be closed on 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.
Be Your Own Artist: Pebble Art
Sunday, January 19, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion
Unlock creativity and craft a heartfelt gift for someone special with pebble art. This hands-on class is led by the talented Pam Harger. Harger is a retired school counselor with a collection of beach treasures. Class participants will use a 5x7” matted frame, paper and natural materials such as pebbles, shells, driftwood and beach glass to produce their own artwork. The class fee is $20 per person. Register by January 8 online at www.fortwayneparks.org or by phone at 260-427-6000.
Kickboxing with 9Round
Sunday, January 12, 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, January 12, 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.
Open Mic Jam Session
Sunday, January 12, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion
Bring your instrument, lyrics, poetry or story to the Park Foundation Pavilion for a free open mic jam session hosted by a new local band, The Jarr. Come share your talent as they share their new music. To sign up in advance for a spot, call 260-427-6216 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
