Fort Wayne Insider Blog

Summer is back, and so is the Foellinger Theatre's free movie series! The amphitheater, located in Franke Park, will screen family-friendly movies every Thursday starting July 8th through August 9th. All showings are free of charge. Sit back, relax, and enjoy some fan-favorite films! 

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.

I used to think to be a teen in the Fort Wayne 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!

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!

On June 5, 1963, an interracial crowd overflowed what is now the University of St. Francis 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.

And just like that - 2017 has flown by! Whether you’re ready to dance the night away or would prefer to be to sleep by your bedtime, Fort Wayne offers something for everyone to do on the 31st!

Perhaps cooking isn’t your forte or maybe you would like to start a new family tradition of going out on Christmas. No matter the reason, here is our recommendations if you are looking to eat out on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Fort Wayne! 

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!

The Fort Wayne arts community is flourishing! What could be a better way to enjoy an evening 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!

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!