What’s Happening in the Parks
The week ahead
Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:
Reminder:
Lunar New Year Celebration: K-Pop Dance
Saturday, February 1, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
Join us for the second Lunar New Year celebration! Returning are many favorites from 2024, starting with a costume contest! Join in and show off your moves during Random Dance and then sing your favorite song during karaoke. Afterwards, visit one or more of our activities including a selfie station, games, calligraphy and a Tree of Wisdom to place your New Year’s wishes. Activities are planned for all ages, so the entire family can participate! Music requests are encouraged for dancing. Lunar New Year Celebration is partnering with Korean Fest, as a free celebration of diversity. All are welcome to participate.
Orchid Show
February 1, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m., Potting Demo 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
February 2, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cultivate a passion for Orchids when blooming varieties are beautifully on display by local society members who are ready to answer all your growing questions. Saturday guests will not want to miss one of two live potting demonstrations! Plants and potting materials will be available for purchase. Show entry is included with general admission to the Botanical Conservatory. Presented by: The Three Rivers Orchid Society.
Sweetheart Orchid Display
February 1 – March 2, Public hours
Be allured by the colorful mystique of Orchids on display in the Botanical Conservatory’s Tropical House. Experience captivating, long-lasting blooms in an intimately devoted space that mirrors the everlasting love shared with those closest to you. Orchids and other noteworthy plants are available for purchase in the Conservatory Shop. The display is included with general admission.
Practice Makes Perfect with the Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club
February 1, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Headwaters Park Ice Rink, 333 South Clinton Street
For beginner skaters ages 10 and under, this is their chance to learn from members of the Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club, and see a demonstration of what can be done with enough practice! Individual attention is not guaranteed as this will be taking place in a group setting. Sign up online at https://riverfrontfw.org/event/44238/, or call 260-427-6000 by January 27. Fee: $5. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available for credit card only.
Featuring:
Kickboxing with 9Round
Sunday, February 9, 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, February 9, 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.
Pop-up Open Mic Jam Session
Sunday, February 9, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion
Back by popular response, Riverfront Fort Wayne will reprise the Open Mic Jam Session. Bring your instrument, lyrics, poetry or story to the Park Foundation Pavilion for a free 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..
Also Happening:
Headwaters Ice Rink
Wednesday – Friday, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Headwaters Park, 333 South Clinton Street
Admission will be $6 for skaters age three and above, free for age two and below. Skate rental will be $3. Thanks to a donation by Marcia Crawford and Grant Crawford, reduced admission skating and skate rental opportunities will be available Thursday nights January 30, February 6, 13 and 20 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. 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. Stay up to date on Facebook pages for @HeadwatersParkFW and @FortWayneParks. Headwaters Park ice rink sponsored by: WANE 15, Loud 103.3 and Hot 107.9.
Winter Showcase Exhibit: Floor is Lava!
Until April 6, public hours
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun Street
It’s the hottest garden around as visitors to the Botanical Conservatory experience the daring feats of a favorite childhood game! This winter, don’t miss your landing, as you navigate a challenging set of obstacles for all ages and abilities. Fiery hues of reds and oranges flood the challenge course amidst towering tropical plants under the shadows of a roaring volcano. Don’t fall in–the Floor is Lava! Sponsored by: English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, Magee-O’Connor Foundation, Fort Wayne Park Foundation, PNC Charitable Trusts and 103.9 Wayne FM.
Lisa Heintzman: Innovative Abstractor
Until April 5
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun Street
See paintings inspired by the energy and emotions that Lisa Heintzman experiences. Heintzman is very observant of how one motion affects the next and how simple daily life has so many moments all compiled into one day. The artist paints abstract art with these emotions and perfect imperfections of each moment. Time is suspended in the paintings. Heintzman believes beauty is necessary and the intent and purpose is to help view the imperfect world by bringing calmness, joy and serenity of the movements in the paintings.
