Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour
January 1 / Memorial Coliseum
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters global tour as they take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan FUN.
All American Outdoor Expo
January 10 - 12 / Memorial Coliseum
An outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Find gear for fishing, hunting, and outdoor cooking, plus boats and ATVs, as well as patio, deck, lake and cabin lifestyles, and so much more!
Winter Bridal Spectacular
January 5 / Memorial Coliseum
Visit Northern Indiana's Premier Bridal Show featuring top wedding specialists to find everything you need to plan your perfect day under one roof, including prizes and samples.
Fort Wayne Komets
January 3, 5, 17, 18 / Memorial Coliseum
Join the jungle and cheer on the Fort Wayne Komets this month! Grab your tickets and head to the Memorial Coliseum for winter sports action.
Botanical Garden Exhibit - Floor is Lava
January 11 - April 6 / Botanical Conservatory
Experience the daring feats of your favorite childhood game at the hottest garden around! This winter, don't miss your landing, as you navigate a challenging set of obstacles for all ages and abilities. Fiery hues of reds and oranges flood the challenge course amidst towering tropical plants under the shadows of a roaring volcano. Don't fall in -- the FLOOR IS LAVA!
Fort Wayne Farm Show
January 14 - 16 / Memorial Coliseum
The 2025 Fort Wayne Farm Show will offer 1,100 booths! Exhibitors present the latest farm technology the industry has to offer, along with the area's largest variety of farm machinery equipment, in one location.
Savor Fort Wayne
January 15 - 26 / Participating Fort Wayne Restaurants
Savor Fort Wayne returns in 2025 with 12 delicious days of menu deals! Discover special three-course deals at participating restaurants all over town.
Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live
January 23 / Embassy Theatre
Don't miss a minute of this fun, unique, entertaining, and educational live show created by Erth Visual & Physical of Sydney, Australia featuring life-like dinosaurs in a theatrical performance.
Winterval & Winter Cozy
January 25 / Downtown Fort Wayne
Celebrate winter downtown with a day of family-friendly indoor and outdoor activities! Watch ice carvers create wonders from a solid block of ice, shop an outdoor market, take a carriage ride and enjoy special events at the Botanical Conservatory, the Old Fort, the Allen County Public Library, and Science Central. Later that night, head over to Winter Cozy and warm up inside the Promenade Park Pavilion with hot cocoa, s'mores, and food and beverages from Ted's Snack Bar. Free and open to all ages!
Nouvelle Annee 1744 - Empire on the Eve of Conflict
January 25 / The Old Fort
Experience reenactments of French Soldiers, civilians, and Native American Allies to see what life was like at the Fort in 1745.
January Concerts
- Mac McAnally / Clyde Theatre, January 9
- Anthony Gomes / Baker Street Centre, January 11
- Bluffett: Tribute to Jimmy Buffett with Yacht Party / Clyde Theatre, January 18
- Sibelius and Shostakovich / Auer Performance Hall at PFW Music Center, January 18
- Ratboys Presented by Middle Waves / Embassy Theatre, January 25
- We Are One / Auer Performance hall at Purdue Fort Wayne, January 25
- Romance of Brahms: Part 2 / Auer Performance Hall at PFW Music Center, January 31
Headwaters Park Ice Skating
Through February 23 / Headwaters Park
Glide and twirl into 2025 with outdoor ice skating at Headwaters Park! Grab your skates or rent a pair at the rink and hit the ice all winter long. Don't miss the Winter Wonderland Meet and Greet from your favorite princesses - hint: they love ice and snow.
Theater & Comedy Performances
Stay warm as you enjoy a few of Fort Wayne's theater & comedy performances this January:
- K-Von / Summit City Comedy Club, January 3
- Burlesque: sultry songs of the stage and screen / Three Rivers Music Theatre, January 17
- The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show / Fort Wayne Sport Club, January 17
- The Last Quiz Night on Earth / Arena Dinner Theatre, January 17
- Bruce Bruce / Summit City Comedy Club, January 24
- Dave Smith / Summit City Comedy Club, January 31
