These are just a few of the great events happening in Fort Wayne in October. For a complete list of events, browse the Visit Fort Wayne Calendar of Events. 

Enjoy the seasonal Fort Wayne Apple Trail

Kuehnert Dairy Fall Festival

Kuehnert Dairy Fall Festival

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays October 3 - 26 / Kuehnert Dairy Farm
Don’t miss out on the Kuehnert Dairy Fall Festival every weekend through October! Kids of all ages can explore the 6-acre corn maze, enjoy the festival activities of corn hole, pumpkin picking, hay rides, and more! You can even meet the Kuehnert farm animals as well. And just opened, now enjoy the Kuehnert Milk House retail store and cafe with hard dipped ice cream, cheese curds, and pizza!

Dia de los Muertos girls at Fright Night

Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead

October 4 - November 16 / Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Celebrate El Día De Los Muertos with traditional elements of the holiday such as sugar skulls, colorful tissue paper, and photos and personal items to honor the souls of the departed.

Botanical Conservatory Displays and Events

...Something Blue

June 28 – November 16 / Botanical Conservatory

Something old, something new, something borrowed… and Something Blue! Bask in the romance of summer and autumn at the Botanical Conservatory and notice the fairytale of blue beauty in full bloom.

Pumpkin Path Display

October 1 - 26 / Botanical Conservatory
Celebrate fall and enjoy a scenic walk through the Botanical Conservatory’s outdoor gardens. The Pumpkin Path is decorated by pumpkins, gourds, bales of hay, and gnomes! Enjoy the spirit of the season while taking part in an autumn activity and posing for festive photo ops adorned with fall foliage and naturally harvested decor.

Botanical Brew

October 3 / Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Meet your friends downtown at the Botanical Conservatory for a sampling of all things brewed! Your taste buds are sure to brew up some local favorites as you sample coffee, tea, cider, craft beer, and wine. Wander the gardens to also enjoy featured food trucks, entertainers, and local artists busking throughout. This event is for all ages and has a $10 admission fee.

Garden Trick or Treat

October 25 / Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
Gather up the kiddos for this family-friendly (not-so-scary) Halloween event at the Botanical Conservatory. All are invited to dress up and scout out sweet treats and spook-tacular tricks when visiting the indoor and outdoor gardens. Also, snap boo-tiful photos when making your way through the scenic outdoor Pumpkin Path.

Wild Zoo Halloween Boy

Wild Zoo Halloween

Weekends throughout October 26 / Fort Wayne Zoo
Break out the costumes* and enjoy some merry-not-scary fun during Wild Zoo Halloween! See your favorite zoo animals, stop at the Treat Stations, and take a look at each weekend's special theme to find your favorite.
*All guests are welcome to dress up in costumes. Guests who are ages 13 and older may not wear costume masks or hoods and all costumes are subject to the appropriate dress code for the Zoo.

Rock & Roar Halloween

October 24 / Fort Wayne Zoo
For those 21+, enjoy the zoo kid-free with live music, food and beverages, and free rides! Costumes* are encouraged for this Halloween themed event.
*While this is an adults-only event, be advised that appropriate attire is advised and guests can not wear costume masks or hoods. All costumes are subject to the appropriate dress code for the Zoo.

2 Fast 2 Furious

October 4 / The Landing & Pearl Street
The Landing, The Pearl, and Te Gusto are teaming up to once again bring you this car show inspired evening. Check out the cars lining the streets, enjoy live music, outdoor bars, and of course food at the local restaurants.

Fall Bridal Spectacular

October 5 / Memorial Coliseum
Discover everything you need to plan your perfect wedding—all in one place. From photographers and florists to venues and hotels, brides will find it all at the Fall Bridal Spectacular!

Downtown Fort Wayne Ladies Night Out

October 9 / Downtown Fort Wayne
Enjoy a fun evening of shopping, dining, and entertainment—with special deals at select participating locations (including the Fort Wayne Visitors Center!). You can park once and explore the district with ease using the exclusive Ladies Night Out shuttle. Grab your friends and make a night of it in DTFW! 

Rock Your World Halloween Psychic & Holistic Expo

October 11 / Memorial Coliseum
Enjoy a day with psychics, ​mediums, astrology charts, healers, body workers, aura photography, crystals, holistic products, and fun shopping! 

Brickworld – LEGO Fan Exposition

October 11 / Memorial Coliseum
Bring the entire family for a weekend of LEGO fun! Explore the 38,000 square feet of intricate LEGO creations, and enjoy interactive activities including play areas, graffiti wall seek and finds, and more.

Hogworks at Electric Works

October 11 / Electric Works
Come for this 2nd Annual magical experience that is fun for the whole family! Showcasing more than 60 vendors, magical merchants, and fantastical entertainment from 12 different cities across Indiana. Each vendor provides an immersive experience, a fun-filled activity, or an array of handcrafted & spellbinding goods.

Sweet Breeze Canal Boat Cruises

Thursdays and Sundays until October 12

Explore the city of rivers this summer! Riverfront Boat Tours offer a unique opportunity to learn more about Fort Wayne‘s history through the riverfront! Relax and enjoy the scenery on one of the themed boat tours, departing from the docks at Promenade Park.

3 Rivers Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show

October 17 / Allen County Indiana Fairgrounds 
Fossils, gems, minerals, jewelry and more! There will be unique jewelry, stone sets, demonstrations, fossils, a silent auction, grab bags, door prizes, and even a chance for your minerals to be identified!

Howl-O-Walkoween

October 18 / Promenade Park
Presented by Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control, enjoy a pet costume contest, parade through Promenade Park, prizes, food trucks, and live music. Proceeds benefit the Humane Education programs.

Science Central - Disability Night

October 24 / Science Central
Disability Days is Science Central's program for people with developmental, intellectual, and emotional disabilities. Sessions are free to attend for those individuals, along with their caregivers. This year, catch the session at the brand new Star*Quest Observatory!

Runners on a fall trail for the Hot Cider HustleFall Fun Runs

October - December
Find fall fun runs throughout the season, like the annual Hot Cider Hustle on October 12.

MadCon: TTRPG, Board, & Miniature Games Convention

October 25 - 26 / Electric Works
Find a new board game, enter the miniature painting competition, browse the vendor hall, meet other gamers, and so much more at this first-ever MadCon at Electric Works.

Move to the Rhythm in October!

This month features a full lineup of incredible music in every genre. Grab a ticket and catch a show!

Fright Night Zombie Walk Crowd

Fright Night

October 18 / Downtown Fort Wayne
Enjoy a day of harrowing haunts in Downtown Fort Wayne at the annual Fright Night! The spook-takular event features the all-ages “Zombie Walk,” plus other frightfully fun activities, live music and entertainment, and more. New this year, following the Trick-or-Treat Trail to downtown businesses. Make the Fort Wayne Visitors Center your first stop to grab your free candy bucket!

Theater & Shows in October

Twilight in Concert

October 31 / Embassy Theatre
Celebrate Halloween with the legendary romance saga at this epic film-to-concert event - featuring the original movie accompanied by a sensational live band on stage and an enchanting candlelit atmosphere. 

Fall and Winter Farmers Markets

Enjoy indoor markets through the colder months to find seasonal produce, handmade goods, food trucks, and more!

This article was last updated: September 2025