Fort Wayne Insider Blog

Much of the joy of Fall is ordering fancy, festive beverages that warm our hearts and our chilly hands. Whether you anxiously wait each year for pumpkin-spice-everything or you’re more of a casual chai drinker, autumn is a fun time to celebrate by sipping on something nostalgic in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

As the temperatures cool, and the leaves start to change colors, it’s a great time to enjoy a fun fall getaway weekend with your family in Fort Wayne! Fall is a great time to visit Fort Wayne, with many of the fall festivals and orchards opening, plus some of the great summer attractions are still open and available to enjoy.

Pack up the car and hit the road to discover Fort Wayne, Indiana’s true fall colors. It’s no secret that the Midwest is one of the best destinations to see fall leaves. Plus, Fort Wayne, Indiana offers a budget-friendly destination to experience it all during a Midwest weekend getaway.

Did you know, that monarch butterflies have the longest insect migration in North America? You can enjoy this migration right here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

America's birthday is almost here, and what better way to spend the day than with food, friends and family, and of course, fireworks! A great fireworks show on the 4th of July has become a great tradition in Fort Wayne, and this year promises to not disappoint! Indiana Michigan Power Center in downtown Fort Wayne will put on a full display of light and colors sure to thrill the whole family!

The rising sun touches the pillow, coming a little earlier each day, beckoning me to a beautiful early spring morning.  Though not often a morning person, I am drawn outside to a peaceful start to what is sure to be a wonderful day; a cool breeze is blowing, the cheery cardinal is singing, and a bright goldfinch stops by the feeder as I sip my tea and plan my day. 

Memorial Day is here, and it's the unofficial start to summer fun. Celebrate this special day in Fort Wayne with the following activities and events. Plan a weekend of fun or an afternoon celebrating summer and those who've served. 

School’s out and summer is in full swing. You might already be worried about running out of activities for your children but worry no more! Fort Wayne offers summer day camps with activities for every child to grow in knowledge and memories during their summer break. Whether your camper is interested in gardening, goats or making goals - there’s a summer day camp bound to bring smiles to you both.

Fort Wayne, Indiana is home to more than 100 miles of trails, thanks to a network of pathways that make up the Rivergreenway, Towpath trail and Pufferbelly trail and many other connecting trails.

An outdoor enthusiast can travel from west to east, north to south and everywhere in between on

On your next visit to Fort Wayne, Indiana experience the city like a local and discover new and old favorite restaurants, attractions, and activities.