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Fall in Fort Wayne

Fall Festivities In Fort Wayne

Spend Your Fall Break in Fort Wayne, Indiana!

Plan a festive fall getaway and enjoy the changing colors and seasons – alongside amazing events and activities – in Fort Wayne, Indiana!

There is so much to do in Fort Wayne during the fall. For some, it's harvest season, with freshly picked fruits and vegetables that are ripe and ready to be eaten. For others, it's all about corn mazes, pumpkin patches and the changing of the leaves.

Learn more about fall getaways in Fort Wayne, including Family Getaways, Outdoor Adventures, the Fort Wayne Apple Trail, and more. 

No matter what you like best about the fall, make sure to celebrate in Fort Wayne, Indiana!

Click on the links below to learn about fall attractions, fright in the fort, and special events taking place during your visit.

Featured Fall Events

Snapshots from the Pumpkin Path Display at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory. Oct 07

Pumpkin Path Display

September 29-October 25, 2026 A seasonal favorite returns to the Botanical Conservatory! Stroll…

Snapshots from the Kuehnert Dairy Fall Festival at the Kuehnert Dairy Farm. Oct 09

Kuehnert Dairy Fall Festival

Family-owned and operated, Kuehnert Dairy hosts an annual fall festival in September and October on…

Images in promotion for Fright Night 2026. Oct 17

Fright Night 2026

Encounter something unusually spooky during the return of the 17 th annual Fright Night, on…

Graphic including Howl-O-Walkoween logo, bat illustrations, three dogs in costumes, and event date (Sat, October 17), time (10:30 AM-1:30 PM), and location (Promenade Park Pavilion). Oct 17

Howl-O-Walkoween

Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is excited to host its annual Howl-O-Walkoween fundraising event…

Images from Fright Night Lantern Tours. Oct 17

Fright Night Lantern Tours

Fright Night Lantern Tours October 17, 2026 Saturday Only: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tour the Old Fort at…

Beastly Bash at the Fort Wayne Zoo is happening Friday, October 23, 2026. Oct 23

Beastly Bash

Are you ready for the BIGGEST Halloween party in Fort Wayne? Fa-boo-lous vibes and spook-tacular…

Images in promotion for Garden Trick-or-Treat. Oct 24

Garden Trick or Treat

Saturday, October 25, 2026 Celebrate Halloween with an afternoon of family-friendly, boo-tanical…

Magical realms for all ages at The Fairfield. Oct 25

Fantastical Fort

On October 25, step inside Fantastical Fort! A FREE, all-ages, immersive event filled with magical…

Trunk or Treat at Turnstone in the Plassman Athletic Center. Oct 27

Turnstone Trunk or Treat!

Turnstone will be hosting a Trick-or-Treat in the Plassman Athletic Center on Thursday, October 27…

Halloween illustration of Rudy’s with glowing pumpkins, cobwebs and costumed monsters gathered on the patio. Oct 31

Halloween at Rudy’s

Celebrate Halloween at Rudy’s on October 31 with games, pumpkin carving and a judged costume…

Trick or Treat on the Trail at Riverside Gardens from 4-6pm on October 31st. Oct 31

Trick or Treat on the Trail

Join us at Riverside Gardens for Trick or Treat on the trail! Trick or treat October 31st from…

A brown, Western-themed event flyer featuring pencil-style sketches of a covered wagon, two horseshoes, and a whiskey glass filled with ice. The flyer promotes Expedition: Mixology on November 6, 2026, from 6:30–9:30 p.m. at Science Central. It highlights a Duds Duel, a costume contest, a VIP option, a drink competition, and a gamified experience for guests. Nov 06

Mixology

Let’s ride! Saddle up for a night of Western-inspired fun, food, science, and adventure, all…

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Enter to Win a fall getaway for the whole family in Fort Wayne! Earn tickets to some of the top fall activities and have a memorable getaway with your loved ones. 

Enter to win our October entertainment getaway! Get tickets to the Anime Music Experience at the Embassy Theatre, plus weekend passes to Mad Con at the Grand Wayne Convention Center. Enter before 10/15/2026.

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