On June 5, 1963, an interracial crowd overflowed what is now the University of SaintFrancis Performing Arts Center in downtown Fort Wayne, and waited anxiously for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to take the podium. His visit to our city was faced with plenty of adversity, as were many other facets of the Civil Rights Movement, yet Fort Wayne activists kept on fighting…
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The best way to start the day is with a doughnut in hand. Fort Wayne, Indiana is home to many unique, locally owned doughnut shops…
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Fort Wayne is an active city! Summer and fall are the perfect time to get off the treadmill and take your workout to the trails…
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I used to think to be a teen in Fort Wayne, Indiana was difficult, but there are so many activities, especially during the summer, that are perfect for young adults! Regardless of your age or where you’re from, never be afraid to stop by the Visitors Center! The visitor specialists can help you find something to do around town no matter what you like to do (and maybe even give you a deal too). So if you are a teen or just want to feel like a kid again, Fort Wayne is the place for you…
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Autumn is in the air! That means it’s time for students at Fort Wayne, Indiana colleges at Purdue University Fort Wayne, the University of Saint Francis, and Indiana Tech to get back to the classrooms and hit the books. With nearly 24,800 students enrolled at the three universities, scholars from coastto coast choose to study in Fort Wayne. …
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Keep to your New Year's resolutions and the year off in an active way! Check out some of these fun races happening in Fort Wayne this season…
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The Wick Works is the brand new way to create your own custom fragrance to encapsulate in a candle, soap bars, body sprays and more! With the help of their specialists, you can combine different essential oils and scents to make your masterpiece to take home…
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The Fort Wayne arts community is flourishing! What could be a better way to enjoy anevening than live entertainment? Ranging from student productions to traveling Broadway shows and historic plays to modern musicals, Fort Wayne has it all. Here are 5 can't miss shows you will want to catch before they are gone…
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Growing up in Fort Wayne, my family and I participated in many Indiana fall traditions. We picked apples at the orchard, trick-or-treated in the neighborhood, and visited animals at local farms. As I’ve matured, my interests have changed and so has my community. I appreciate Fort Wayne for all of our beloved, long-established traditions and love nothing more than making new ones. Whether you want to experience the contemporary arts scene and enjoy modern cuisine or would rather peruse the History Center and take a stroll on some of the best trails for leaf-peeping in the area, there are so many ways to visit Fort Wayne this fall…
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Whether you want to push yourself to get a new PR or want a fun way to be active, a 5k is the perfect way to do it! From fundraisers to costume contests to serious races, there is an event in Fort Wayne for every runner in the family…
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