Discover a few of the amazing spring festivities happening in Fort Wayne this April. For a complete list of events, browse the Visit Fort Wayne Calendar of Events.
Fort Wayne Zoo: Opening Day and Glo Wild
Beginning March 28 / Fort Wayne Zoo
Greet all your favorite zoo animals on opening day. Plus, get your special tickets for Glo Wild to see the Zoo transform into a wild and wonderful night-time lantern festival with glowing landscapes and and towering animals in larger-than-life 3D lantern displays.
Fort Wayne Komet Hockey
April 4, 6, 12, 13 / Memorial Coliseum
Don’t miss the final games of the Komets’ regular season! Join the Jungle and cheer the home team on to victory.
Fort Wayne TinCaps Baseball
April 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30 / Parkview Field
TinCaps baseball returns for the 2025 season on April 4! Grab your tickets and head down to Parkview Field to be part of the excitement. TinCaps games offer fun, affordable experiences for the true baseball fan or anyone looking for a great time in Fort Wayne.
Shipshewana on the Road
April 5 / Memorial Coliseum
Gift, food, and craft show where you'll find anything and everything under the sun including thousands of unique items that you may not find anywhere else!
Fort Wayne Ballet
Ballet Russe 2 Reimagined, April 11 - 12 / Pearl Street Arts Center
Enter one of ballet's most fascinating periods with the the Fort Wayne Ballet in the beautiful, new Peal Street Arts Center.
Pippi Longstocking, April 26 / Auer Center
Join the whimsical adventure as the Fort Wayne Ballet performs the beloved story of our favorite sea captain's daughter.
Performing Arts
Enjoy a taste of Fort Wayne's diverse arts community with a thrilling performance this April!
- Broadway Spectacular Cabaret / Three Rivers Music Theatre, April 4 - 13
- Red / Fort Wayne Museum of Art, April 4 - 6
- The Mystery of Tom Sawyer / Parkview Physicians Group Artslab, April 4
- The Dinner Detective - True Crime Murder Mystery Show / Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Fort Wayne, April 5
- Ballet Russe Reimagined 2 / Pearl Street Arts Center, April 11
- Elephant & Piggie's "We Are in a Play!" / Williams Theatre, April 18
- Dragons Love Tacos / Allen County Public Library Main Branch, April 26
- Pippi Longstocking Fort Wayne Ballet / Auer Center, April 26
Comedy Shows
Comedy shows abound in Fort Wayne at local performance venues like Summit City Comedy Club, Fort Wayne Comedy Club, and 469 Sports & Spirits. Check out the full list here.
Art of Scrap 10
April 11 / Grand Wayne Convention Center
Art of Scrap is the biggest MMA Fight Show in the midwest. April 11th in Fort Wayne features UFC veterans Taylor Moore and Ryan "MainEvent" MacDonald, Fort Wayne's undefeated pro heaveyweight Jerrod "Brutus" Winston, and the #1 amateur featherweight in the country making his pro debut, Josue Sotero.
Bohemian Bloom Market
April 12 / Memorial Coliseum
Stroll through this curated bohemian themed market with free entry and 50+ boho style vendors! This is a stroller/family friendly event.
Spring Craft & Creation Show + Free Admission Day
April 12 / Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Come for the craft show and stay with the added bonus of free admission to the Museum! Explore a variety of unique, handcrafted items from local artisans and help yourself to the food trucks outside.
Bunny Tales in the Garden
April 18 - 19 / Botanical Conservatory
Every-bunny is invited to share in the festive fun at the Botanical while interacting with live animals and enjoying cheerful blooms along the way. Discover the tale’s ending when visiting the Easter Bunny!
Concerts
From rock & roll hits to classical favorites, catch one of these concerts around Fort Wayne this month!
- Coffee Concert: Tchaikovsky “Pathétique” / Auer Performance Hall at PFW, April 3
- DUKE TUMATOE TRIO / Baker Street Centre, April 5
- Resurrection: A Journey Tribute / Clyde Theatre, April 5
- Tchaikovsky “Pathétique” / Auer Performance Hall at PFW, April 6
- Free Concert: The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus / Auer Performance Hall at PFW, April 7
- Stories in Music - Where The Wild Things Are / ACPL Main Branch, April 8
- Stories in Music - Peter and the Wolf / ACPL Dupont Branch, April 9
- Brahms and the Romantic Spirit: Part 2 / The History Center, April 9
- ALBERT CUMMINGS / Baker Street Centre, April 12
- Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour / Embassy Theatre, April 12
- Brahms and the Romantic Spirit: Part 2 / Rhinehart Recital Hall at PFW, April 13
- Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime – The Final Chapter / Clyde Theatre, April 13
- Music at the Library: Un Tas de Cordes, Music of the French Baroque Court / ACPL Main Branch, April 13
- Yelawolf - 45 Tour / Clyde Theatre, April 16
- Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons / First Presbyterian Theater, April 25
- Country Hits: Songs From Nashville / Auer Performance Hall at PFW, April 26
- TINSLEY ELLIS-Naked Truth Tour (solo) / Baker Street Centre, April 26
- Asking Alexandria with From Ashes To New / Clyde Theatre, April 29
Color in Motion - Butterfly Exhibit
April 15 - June 22 / Botanical Conservatory
Live butterflies are landing at the Botanical Conservatory bringing with them an array of natural beauty and wonder. Watch in awe their wings in flight as they flash with color pigments and refracted light. Observe exotic butterflies emerging from their cocoons right before your eyes! An epic display of multicolored flowers and foliage elevates this annual spring exhibit.
Michiana Wine Festival
April 25 - 26 / Headwaters Park
This 21+ festival features Indiana wines to sample, a spring craft market, food trucks, and live music! You can even start celebrating early at the Wine at the Line 5K on Friday, April 25.
Vera Bradley Annual Sale
April 30 - May 4 / Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
This Annual Outlet Sale extravaganza runs five amazing days where you will find up to 70% off the retail prices of Vera Bradley handbags, purses, totes, luggage, stationery, accessories, and more – in a shopping experience filling over 100,000 square feet of space! Sign up for the Getaway Contest with tickets to the sale and an overnight stay at The Bradley Hotel!
LC Nature Park Events
April 1 - 25 / LC Nature Park
Join a Spring Break Camp, go on a night hike serenaded by the chorus of the wetlands, come to a Fireside Friday, or spend a Saturday at the park. Take a look at LC Nature Parks list of April events here.
Country Heritage Winery Events
April 1 - 26 / Country Heritage Winery
The Winery has a full calendar for April with live music, dancing, an Easter Egg Hunt, and more! Take a look here.
