Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale
April 30 - May 4 / Memorial Coliseum
Don’t miss this annual shopping extravaganza! Spanning over 100,000 square feet of space, it’s packed with all your Vera Bradley favorites, discounted up to 70% off the retail price!
Celestial Fest
Ambrosia Orchard / May 3
Check out this one-of-a-kind music and art festival for all ages, featuring a lineup with more than 9 bands, plus vendors, food trucks, and a quiet zone for guests with sensory needs.
Color in Motion – Live Butterfly Exhibit
Through June 22 / Botanical Conservatory
Step into the butterfly tent, where hundreds of beautiful live butterflies surround you. Observe these winged creatures up close as they feed, rest, and fly. One may even land on you!
Trillium Fest
LC Nature Park / May 3
Come out to LC Nature Park for a day of FREE nature exploration with forest blooms of trilliums, spring beauties, dutchman britches, and more! Plus enjoy snacks, games, crafts, food trucks, and all kinds of fun activities.
Fort Wayne Ballet Performances
Enjoy ballet performances in May:
Fort Wayne Ballet -
- Pippy Longstocking / April 26 & May 3, Auer Center
- Ballet Russe Reimagined 3 / May 9 - 10, Pearl Street Arts Center
- Firefly Tour / May 15, Promenade Park
Project Ballet -
- Cinderella / May 6 - 7, Embassy Theatre
Muster on the St. Mary's - Timeline Event
May 10 - 11 / The Old Fort
Learn about what life was like when the French Settlers inhabited this area, featuring historical reenactors, demonstrations on period cooking, gardening, military life, and more.
TinCaps Baseball
May 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30 / Parkview Field
Cheer on the Fort Wayne TinCaps at home in May! Enjoy an exciting, affordable baseball experience with family and friends in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne FC
May 18, 25, and 29 / Bishop John D'Arcy Stadium — University of Saint Francis
Soccer fans celebrate the return of the home team. Cheer them on as they defend the Fort.
Outdoor Farmers Markets
Starting mid-May, there's no better way to spend your weekend than stocking up on fresh produce and goods at the outdoor farmers markets!
- Ft. Wayne's Farmers Outdoor Market at Electric Works
- YLNI Farmers Market at the Corner of Wayne and Barr featuring Brunch on Barr
2025 DisABILITIES Expo
May 10 / Memorial Coliseum
With more than 120 exhibitors, this event is a one-stop resource for all types of disability services and products. At the Expo, enjoy fun and entertaining activities, adaptive sports exhibitions, music groups, and special guests! Admission is free.
Cherry Blossom Festival
May 18 / Walb Student Union - Purdue Fort Wayne
Celebrate Japanese art and culture at this annual festival! Experience a traditional tea ceremony, learn how to grow bonsai trees, and enjoy a special taiko drumming performance.
Fort Wayne FC Games
May 11, 28, 31 / Bishop John D’Arcy Stadium
Catch a Fort Wayne FC game this May! With intense rivalries and a fierce competitive spirit, this season promises to deliver high-energy action and excitement that will keep you on the edge of your seat
BuskerFest
May 17 / Downtown Fort Wayne
Celebrate the Street Performer and Festival of the Unexpected during BuskerFest in downtown Fort Wayne. Experience local, regional, and national acts from musicians, fire dancers, living statues, magicians, jugglers, and more!
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
May 26 / Memorial Coliseum
This annual tradition honors loved ones and members of our community who gave their lives in the line of service. The parade ends at the Memorial Coliseum, followed by a special Memorial Day ceremony.
EcoFest
May 18 / Headwaters Park
Returning for its 6th year, Eco Fest is FREE annual event that celebrates sustainability in our community. Find retail vendors, non profit organizations, local food & beverage vendors, and enjoy a variety of educational and kid friendly activities on hand for attendees.
Arab Fest Fort Wayne
May 31 - June 1 / Headwaters Park
Celebrate Arab Culture right here in Fort Wayne, Indiana with cultural food, music, dancing, and more! Bring the whole family to enjoy crafts, stories, and music. Admission is FREE.
Theatre
Enjoy a taste of Fort Wayne's diverse arts community with a thrilling performance this May!
- Korczak's Children / Parkview Physician's Group Artslab, May 1 - 3
- Girls Weekend / Arena Dinner Theatre, May 2 - 17
- Freaky Friday / Embassy Theatre, May 18
- Mikautadze Dance Theatre / Williams Theatre, May 30 - 31
Concerts
Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy these touring concerts coming to Fort Wayne:
- Bach in the Barn / Joseph Decuis Farm, May 1 & 3
- Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute / Clyde Theatre, May 3
- Carl Verheyen Band at The Club Room at The Clyde / Clyde Theatre, May 6
- Coffee Concert: Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances / Auer Performance Hall at PFW, May 8
- ADDISON AGEN with opener KYLE JACKSON / Baker Street Centre, May 10
- Closing Night: Garrick Ohlsson Plays Rachmaninoff / Auer Performance Hall at PFW, May 10
- Lettuce: Sauté Tour / Clyde Theatre, May 18
- The Fray - The Fray is Back 2025 / Clyde Theatre, May 23
- Dirty Deeds Tribute Concert - Vineyard Vibes / Country Heritage Winery, May 24
Glo Wild at the Fort Wayne Zoo
Through May 31 / Fort Wayne Zoo
Get your special tickets for Glo Wild to see the Zoo transformed into a wild and wonderful night-time lantern festival with glowing landscapes and and towering animals in larger-than-life 3D lantern displays.
