Arab Fest
June 6 - 7 / 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 Summer Sunrise Relay
June 27 / MedPro Group 5814 Reed Rd.
Sign up your team (or as an individual) to run as many one-mile laps as possible during the four-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 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 30 / 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!
Germanfest
June 11 - 14 / 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 the summer / Promenade Park
Join a Sweet Breeze Boat Tour from Promenade Park for one of their 60-90 minute specialized tours exploring the history of Fort Wayne's rivers and more.
Color in Motion: Live Butterfly Exhibit
Through June 21 / 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.
- Mr. Jeff - A Rock Concert for Kids! / Fort Wayne Philharmonic, June 7
- David Lee Roth / Foellinger Theatre, June 11
- Addison Agen / Fort Wayne Philharmonic, June 12
- Little River Band with Seals & Crofts 2 / Foellinger Theatre, June 12
- Journey "Final Frontier Tour" / Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, June 18
- JUMP - America’s Van Halen Experience / Clyde Theatre, June 20
- Sawyer Brown / Sweetwater Performance Pavilion, June 20
- Cheap Trick: All Washed Up Tour / Clyde Theatre, June 24
- Yachtley Crew / Clyde Theatre, June 26
- Patriotic Pops at Parkview Field / Parkview Field, June 27
Summer Concert Series
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs or dance the night away with some of the best bands in Fort Wayne! Check out the line up here.
Electric Riverfront
June 6 / Promenade Park
Get ready for an electrifying night of music, dance, and high-energy vibes at Promenade Park! For a more immersive experience, head to the Wells Street Bridge for Silent Disco. For the latest lineup and details, follow Riverfront’s Facebook event page. This event is free and open for all ages to join.
Le Tour De Fort 2026
June 5 - 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 20 - 21 / 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!
Father's Day in the Garden
June 20 - 21 / Botanical Conservatory
Treat Dad, Granddad, and Father Figures to a special outing at the Botanical Conservatory where they get in FREE Father’s Day weekend when Fathers also receive a free plant while supplies last! Sunday only from 12:00-3:00 p.m., make the day extra special with lawn games and live music in addition to beer & food available for purchase.
Theater and Comedy Performances
Catch a show performing at these prestigious Fort Wayne venues.
Theater:
- Dinner Detective Fort Wayne / Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Fort Wayne, June 6 and June 20
- GRAND HOTEL: THE MUSICAL / Arena Dinner Theatre, June 12
- Screwtape Letters / Embassy Theatre, June 13
- Monty Python's Spamalot / Embassy Theatre, June 16
Comedy:
- Sheryl Underwood / Summit City Comedy Club, June 7
- Corey B & Marcus Monroe / Summit City Comedy Club, June 11
- Craig Robinson / Summit City Comedy Club, June 18
- ROB SCHNEIDER / Clyde Theatre, June 19
- Maddy Smith / Summit City Comedy Club, June 25
BBQ Ribfest
June 18 - 21 / 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 25 - 28 / 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 23 - 28 / 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 27 - 28 / 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 20 / 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 6 / Headwaters Park
Don't miss Middle Waves Music Festival this year at Headwaters Park, featuring music, art, and fun. Headliner Passion Pit brings the energy to Fort Wayne! The festival also features Beach Bunny, The Paradox, Los Aptos, and Man of the Flood. 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 27 / Parkview Field
Enjoy a free concert by The Fort Wayne Philharmonic to celebrate Independence Day. Patriotic Pops starts at 8:00pm on June 27th, with fireworks after the performance.
Dinosaurs—Fossils Exposed
May 1 - July 31 / Allen County Public Library Main Branch
Come to the Jeffrey Krull Gallery to see the skull of a T-Rex and Velociraptor, full skeleton of a Triceratops, eggs of a sauropod, and much more! Plus, get your hands dirty in a fossil dig pit using paleontology tools to excavate fossils.
Lunch on the Square
Thursday, June 4, June 18, July 2, July 16, and July 30 / Freimann Square
Every other 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 31
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, Summit City Farmers Market outdoors at Electric Works Saturdays through October 31, the Farmer's Market at Salomon Farm Park Wednesday evenings through September 2, and more.
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 9 - September 29 / 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 17.
This post was originally published in May 2024 and has been updated. Last Updated: May 2026
