Arab Fest
May 31 - June 1 / Headwaters Park Pavilions
Take part in a two-day celebration of Arab culture! Try a delicious falafel, relax with the rich sounds of Arab music, enjoy camel rides, and browse the Souk – a marketplace filled with art, leather goods, candles, tea, and more.
Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle & Fort4Fitness Summer Sunset Relay
May 31 & June 28 / Promenade Park / 5814 Reed Rd.
Spring Cycle: Join this annual Downtown Fort Wayne bike ride, perfect for casual family riders to serious cyclists, featuring a variety of tour distances including an 8-mile Family Ride, short, medium, and long distances, and a Metric Century 100K (63 miles). The Start/Finish Line location is at Promenade Park and tour routes will go southwest (the Metric Century 100K course will go into Huntington and back). All participants will receive a Spring Cycle t-shirt and finisher medal!
Summer Sunset Relay: Sign up your team (or as an individual) to run as many one-mile laps as possible during the three- or six-hour timeframe. Tents, coolers and other supplies to keep you going are encouraged! You can look forward to activities around the course, free water stations, and live entertainment throughout the day. Participants receive an event tank top and medal.
TinCaps Baseball
June 10 - 15, 24 - 29 / Parkview Field
Grab your tickets and come cheer on the TinCaps this month. Experience the excitement first-hand at one of the best Minor League Baseball stadiums in the country!
Fort Wayne FC
June 7, 18, 21, 29 / Bishop John D'Arcy Stadium - University of St. Francis
Get ready for an electrifying evening as the Fort Wayne FC take on the Dayton Dutch Lions, Lexington SC, West Virginia United, and Atlas Fútbol Club U-23 throughout June!
Germanfest
June 5 - 8 / Headwaters Park
Come eat, drink, and dance together during a week-long celebration of German heritage! Don’t miss Familienfest on Saturday with homecooked food, brewed beer, and activities.
Sweet Breeze Canal Boat Tours
Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through October 12 / Promenade Park
Join a Sweet Breeze Boat Tour from Promenade Park for one of their specialized tours from their general history tour to bird watching, live music, princess parties, and more.
Color in Motion: Live Butterfly Exhibit
Through June 22 / Botanical Conservatory
Step inside the exhibit tent for an up-close look at live butterflies. Learn how local plants help caterpillars grow into incredible winged creatures!
Touring Concerts
Find a concert for every taste this June! Experience amazing tunes at one of these touring shows.
- Coheed and Cambria and Mastodon: The Infinite Arc Tour / Allen County War Memorial Coliseum / June 3
- Static-X - Machines VS Monsters Tour 2025 with Gwar & Dope / Clyde Theatre / June 4
- Justin Moore & Joe Nichols / Foellinger Theatre / June 5
- Josh Turner: This Country Music Thing Tour / Sweetwater Performance Pavilion / June 20
- Chicago / Embassy Theatre / June 21
- JUMP: America’s Van Halen Experience / Clyde Theatre / June 21
- Los Lonely Boys / Sweetwater Performance Pavilion / June 22
- Ryan Adams: Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour / Clyde Theatre / June 22
- The 1985 – Totally 80’s Mixtape LIVE! / Clyde Theatre / June 28
- Tommy James & The Shondells / Foellinger Theatre / June 28
Summer Concert Series & Music Festivals
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs or dance the night away with some of the best bands in Fort Wayne!
- Vineyard Vibes Concert Series / Country Heritage Winery and Vineyard / Fridays & Saturdays, June 6
- Fort Wayne Area Community Band / Foellinger Theatre / June 6
- Muddy River Concert Series / Promenade Park / bi-weekly on Wednesdays, June 11
- McKinnie Commons Connections / McKinnie Commons / June 13
- That Arena Rock Show / Sweetwater Performance Pavilion / June 13
- Rock the Plaza / Allen County Public Library / Saturdays, June 14
- Summer Concert Series / Hop River Brewing Company / June 14, 27
- Music on the Plaza / Allen County Public Library / June 18
- Solfest 2025 / Metea County Park / June 21
- WBOI Presents: Live & Local at The Landing / The Landing / June 27
Electric Riverfront
June 6 / Promenade Park
Get ready for an unforgettable night with dynamic Latin rock band Los Electro kicking off this night of music, dance, and high-energy vibes. The night includes DJs across the two stages, epic dance battles, a silent disco, and more! This event is free and open for all ages to join.
Le Tour De Fort 2025
June 6 / Rudy's Wine Craft Beer and Cigars
This annual bicycle pub-crawl invites adults to drink responsibly for a good cause. Le Tour de Fort is not a race, contest or competition - it's a social event with a mission to support Veterans, strengthen the community, and bring people together for an awesome time.
Siege of Fort Wayne 1812
June 7 / The Old Fort
Experience living history as The Old Fort recreates the events of the historic Siege of Fort Wayne during the War of 1812. The weekend features battle reenactments, period artisans, demonstrations, and hands-on children’s activities!
Theater Performances
Catch a show performing at these prestigious Fort Wayne venues.
- The Dinner Detective - True Crime Murder Mystery Show / Courtyard by Marriott / June 7, 13, 21
- Let's Put on a Show: Finding Nemo Kids / Embassy Theatre / June 9 - 16
- Big Fish / Arena Dinner Theatre / June 13 - 14, 20 - 22, 27 - 28
- The Big Gay Cabaret / Three Rivers Music Theatre / June 20 - 22
BBQ Ribfest
June 12 - 15 / Headwaters Park
Mark your calendars for BBQ Ribfest! Whether you prefer hot and spicy or sweet and tangy, your taste buds are in for a delicious time. Come enjoy four days of brews, live music, and of course finger lickin’ good barbecue!
Greekfest
June 19 - 22 / Headwaters Park Pavilions
Enjoy a taste of Greek culture during this annual celebration at Headwaters Park. Experience four days of Greek cuisine, music, dancing, and more!
Allen County Fair
June 17 - 22 / Allen County Fairgrounds
Home to Allen County 4-H, enjoy the many animal shows, projects, and events throughout the week plus fair favorites like fair food, carnival rides, a free ice cream social, hot air balloon flight/glow, 4X4 truck pull, demo derby, kids day, live music, peddle car races, themed nights at the Free Activities Stage & Tent, and much more.
Covington Art Fair
June 21 - 22 / Covington Plaza
Browse and purchase pieces of fine art at the annual Covington Art Fair, a high-quality, juried art show! As you explore the art, enjoy live jazz music and fine dining.
Macknificent Freedom Fest
June 21 / McMillen Park
Celebrate the official Juneteenth Celebration in Fort Wayne! Presented by the Art Center, Macknificent Freedom Fest honors the decades-long Juneteenth tradition established in Fort Wayne.
Middle Waves Music Festival
June 28 / Headwaters Park
Don't miss the Middle Waves Music Festival this year at Headwaters Park, featuring music, art, and fun. Headliner Phantogram, an experimental and alternative band, brings the energy to Fort Wayne. The festival also features three regional bands, Mannequin Pussy, Ratboys and Post Sex Nachos, and local band Loveseat! This event is open to all ages (youth ticket available) and offers the perfect mix of music, live art, games and vendor areas, and food and drinks.
Patriotic Pops
June 30 / Parkview Field
Enjoy a free concert by The Fort Wayne Philharmonic to celebrate Independence Day. Patriotic Pops starts at 8:30pm on June 30th, with fireworks after the performance.
Lunch on the Square
Thursdays, June 5 - August 7 / Freimann Square
Every Thursday this summer, grab a bite from your favorite Fort Wayne food trucks and enjoy a relaxing lunch in the park! Music, activities, and food truck fare are available 11:30AM – 1:30PM.
Outdoor Farmers Markets
Saturdays through October 4
Stock up on locally sourced, fresh produce, and unique handmade goods at year-round farmers markets in Fort Wayne. Find the YLNI Farmers Market outdoors on Barr Street, Ft. Wayne’s Farmers Market outdoors at Electric Works Saturdays through October 4, the Farmer's Market at Salomon Farm Park Wednesday evenings through September 3, and make sure to stop by the Summer Artisan Market at the Botanical Conservatory on June 29.
Rock & Roar
June 19, July 3, 17, 31, August 14 / Fort Wayne Zoo
Get your tickets for Rock & Roar at the Zoo, a summer music series for 21+ only. Grab a beverage and a special menu item and stroll portions of the Zoo including Central Zoo, Asian Trek, Red Panda Ridge, Indiana Family Farm, and Australian Outback Adventure with Crocodile Creek Adventure Ride, Z.O.&O. Railroad, and Endangered Species Carousel rides included with admission.
Trek the Trails
Every other Tuesday, June 10 - September 30 / Fort Wayne Trails
Bring your helmet and water bottle and join the cities of Fort Wayne and New Haven for a family bike ride every Tuesday and Thursday at 6PM throughout the summer. Most rides are 8-9 miles long with average speed of 10-12 mph to keep a leisurely pace for the whole family. Also check out Tread the Trails every other Thursday for a 5K walk through September 18.
Miami Indian Heritage Days
First Saturday of every month through November 1 / Chief Richardville House
The History Center presents Miami Indian Heritage Days set in the oldest Native American structure in the Midwest. Each month focuses on a different period activity such as cookware from local clays, Miami beadwork, games, harvest, and more.
First Fridays! on Broadway
First Friday of every month through December 5 / Broadway Corridor
Join the Broadway Arts District for First Fridays along the Broadway corridor and beyond. Many businesses will host special happenings for First Fridays, and there is free local parking available near the event.
This post was originally published in May 2024 and has been updated. Last Updated: May 2025
