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 February:
Lunar New Year Celebrates: K-Pop Dance
Saturday, February 1, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion
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.
Practice Makes Perfect with the Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club
Saturday, February. 1, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Headwaters Park Ice Rink
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. Fee: $5. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available for credit card only.
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
An array of special programming continues at Headwaters Ice Rink for the season. 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 Feb. 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. General 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.
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.
Dance Promenade: Masquerade Madness
Saturday, February 15, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion
Wear your most creative mask and get ready to delve into a night of mystery, photo ops and fun with friends. Sip hot cocoa with cookies and dance the night away to a live D.J. All ages are welcome. Fee, $10 per person. Register by phone at 260-427-6000 or online at https://riverfrontfw.org/event/44245/.
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
Bring your instrument, lyrics, poetry or story to the Park Foundation Pavilion for a free open mic jam session hosted by local band The Jarr. Come share your talent as they share their new music. To sign up in advance, call 260-427-6216 or email jesus.rosario@cityoffortwayne.org
