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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Fort Wayne is a great destination to enjoy Broadway shows. As a major city in Indiana, it attracts quite a few touring Broadway productions. These productions take place in the sumptuous Embassy Theatre, a historic gilded venue situated right downtown. Broadway at the Embassy Shows in Fort Wayne As…
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Fort Wayne has a lot to offer during wintertimewith a growing downtown scene, kid-friendly attractions, sports events, and other activities. Visitors can participate in some of the local favorites like ice skating at Headwaters Park and attending Komets games, or check out a newer event that highlights downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. Here are some of the best ways to enjoy wintertime in Fort Wayne…
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Tis’ the season for Hygge in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Pronounced “hoo-ga” this Danish and Norwegian word cannot be defined by one word, but is rather the feeling you get when you’re comfy and cozy, and enjoying the simple things of life. We could all use some extra comfy cozy! Embrace this feeling…
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One of the most wonderful times of the year in Fort Wayne happens every... January. That's right, we're talking about Savor Fort Wayne…
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These are just a few of the great events happening in Fort Wayne in January. For a complete list of events, browse theVisit Fort Wayne Calendar of Events. …
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Hiking, ice skating, ice sculptures, and fire dancers are just a few things to enjoy during Fort Wayne, Indiana's best winter festivals…
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Komet Hockey is a big part of my life, as I have previously documented here and here. When I say it's a big part of my life I'm not just saying I occasionally go to a game and own a t-shirt, I mean I go to nearly every home game and it's a part of my family and our traditions. Komet hockey has been…
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Arts and culture bloom in downtown Fort Wayne. So many beautiful buildings, old and new, have become more inclusive and disability friendly. A family could definitely spend an entire day orweekend perusing different entertainment venues. Two such venues are the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory and the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Both buildings are accessible friendly and allow for exploration in most if not all of the beautiful galleries and gardens…
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And just like that, 2024 has flown by! Whether you’re ready to dance the night away or would prefer to be asleep by your bedtime, Fort Wayne, Indiana offers options for everyone this New Year's Eve! We’ve rounded up our top events for you to ring in the New Year! New Year's Eve in Fort Wayne…
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