Fort Wayne Adventure Quiz

You're A Creative Soul!

You collect memories over souvenirs, but you’d also be happy to have a piece of art from a place you visit. You find delight in the details and seek out activities to connect with a place’s culture, creativity, and heritage. You find that art unites our stories and our humanity. And you celebrate in the masterful mix of culinary creations just as much as you admire the beauty and inspiration of visual and performing arts.

With professional ballet, philharmonic, theatre companies, and numerous galleries, Fort Wayne’s exhibits and concerts add color and vibrancy to any getaway.

Kids at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Creative Soul Weekend

Friday

Noon: Fuel your music obsession with a little shopping at Sweetwater, where you can stock up on new gear at the largest music store in the country. Then, enjoy the warm sound of vinyl at Wooden Nickel Records and Neat Neat Neat Records.

Night: Enjoy eats and beats with dinner and live music at the Club Room, before heading next door for a concert inside the state-of-the-art Clyde Theatre. Or, hang out at the Brass Rail, a favorite dive bar where locals discover the best tunes.

Other unique nightlife options include Fort Wayne Comedy Club, bringing the best comedians to Northeast Indiana, and The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show, where you can find a hilarious evening including a murder mystery, 4-course meal, and prize package for the top sleuth.

Saturday

Morning: Start the day with a house brew at Fortezza, then head to one of Fort Wayne’s Farmers Markets to nosh on delicious food truck fare. Discover creative local vendors as you browse the market, alongside handmade art, scrumptious bakes, and fresh flowers.

Noon: Explore vibrant pieces of art around every corner! Use the Fort Wayne Public Art Trail Digital Pass on your phone to find more than 150 murals and sculptures around town. Check-in at public art locations and earn prizes!

Night: Experience Fort Wayne’s rich arts community with a Saturday night performance. Enjoy a play or ballet at the Arts United Center, catch a touring
musical at the historic Embassy Theatre, or be swept away in the music of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.

Sunday

Morning: Find fluffy French toast or opt for savory creative brunch options at Conner’s Kitchen + Bar.

Noon: Stroll through the galleries at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Start in the exhibition galleries to see the latest exhibits. Make your way to the wing dedicated entirely to glass sculpture, and see glass and light at play in a mesmerizing display.

Find the perfect souvenir at one of Fort Wayne’s many galleries and boutiques. Two local favorites include the Orchard Gallery of Fine Art, featuring original artwork by 55 artists in paintings, pottery, glass, wood, jewelry, photography, sculpture and wearables, and Vintage Treasures, an antique mall with two locations.