Explore the Trails!

Meet 6:00 p.m. Departs 6:10 p.m.Find fitness fun and new friends on the trails! The City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc. offer free family-friendly trail exploration events where you can get to know the 130+ miles of trails within the Greater Fort Wayne Trail N......More

Meet 6:00 p.m. Departs 6:10 p.m.Find fitness fun and new friends on the trails! The City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc. offer free family-friendly trail exploration events where you can get to know the 130+ miles of trails within the Greater Fort Wayne Trail Network! Starting locations vary and all skill levels are welcome. Individuals are responsible for their own safety at all Trail events.Trek the Trails: These guided group bicycle rides take place every Tuesday. Helmets are strongly encouraged. Ride lengths vary – maps will be released day-of on the Fort Wayne Trails Inc. Facebook page. Participants should come prepared with water. Trek the Trails dates (Bicyclists ONLY) are listed below in black.Tread The Trails: Fort Wayne Running Club and the City of New Haven have joined the City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc.  to provide guided 1 mile & 5k walks/runs beginning at different locations throughout the area! All speeds and ability levels are encouraged to attend including those with mobility devices. Tread the Trails events take place every other Thursday. Tread the Trails dates (Walkers Runners Mobility Device Users ONLY) are listed below in green.For more information about either program call the City of Fort Wayne Greenways at 260-427-6228 or Fort Wayne Trails Inc. at 260-969-0079. Follow Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Fort Wayne Trails Inc. and Fort Wayne Running Club for weather-related updates.Trek Date                      Tread Date                  Starting Location                          Length4/30            4/30            Trek/Tread Kick-Off Event / After Party (FWTrails.org for info)          8.2 mi                                                              Promenade Park 202 W. Superior St.         5/7                --                        Fellowship Missionary Church        7.2mi                                                              2536 E Tillman Rd. Park at back of lot5/14            5/16            Buckner Park 6114 Bass Rd.              7.2 mi5/21            --                        Kreager Park 7225 N. River Rd. near tennis courts                    7.5 mi5/28            5/30            Shoaff Park 6401 St. Joe Rd. Conklin Pavilion          7.3 mi

Swinney Homestead Open House

Friday May 3 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.The Historic Swinney House and Herb Garden are open to the public for this event. Registration opens for 2024-2025 Settlers Inc. hand-arts programs.  New members are welcome.Settlers Inc. Annual Herb and Perennial Plant SaleFriday May 3 ......More

Friday May 3 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.The Historic Swinney House and Herb Garden are open to the public for this event. Registration opens for 2024-2025 Settlers Inc. hand-arts programs.  New members are welcome.Settlers Inc. Annual Herb and Perennial Plant SaleFriday May 3 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Saturday May 4 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.The annual Settlers’ Plant Sale will be held at the Swinney Homestead in the basement with perennial diggings on the back lawn.  Donations of perennial plants from your garden are appreciated. Contact Norene at (260) 637-8622. The Plant Sale will continue for a second day on Saturday May 4 from 9 a.m.-noon.  Proceeds from this event support Fort Wayne’s Historic Swinney Homestead.

Swinney Homestead

Settlers, Inc. Annual Herb and Perennial Plant Sale

Friday May 3 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Saturday May 4 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.The annual Settlers’ Plant Sale will be held at the Swinney Homestead in the basement with perennial diggings on the back lawn.  Donations of perennial plants from your garden are appreciated. Contact N......More

Friday May 3 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Saturday May 4 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.The annual Settlers’ Plant Sale will be held at the Swinney Homestead in the basement with perennial diggings on the back lawn.  Donations of perennial plants from your garden are appreciated. Contact Norene at (260) 637-8622. The Plant Sale will continue for a second day on Saturday May 4 from 9 a.m.-noon.  Proceeds from this event support Fort Wayne’s Historic Swinney Homestead.

Swinney Homestead

Explore the Trails!

Meet 6:00 p.m. Departs 6:10 p.m.Find fitness fun and new friends on the trails! The City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc. offer free family-friendly trail exploration events where you can get to know the 130+ miles of trails within the Greater Fort Wayne Trail N......More

Meet 6:00 p.m. Departs 6:10 p.m.Find fitness fun and new friends on the trails! The City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc. offer free family-friendly trail exploration events where you can get to know the 130+ miles of trails within the Greater Fort Wayne Trail Network! Starting locations vary and all skill levels are welcome. Individuals are responsible for their own safety at all Trail events.Trek the Trails: These guided group bicycle rides take place every Tuesday. Helmets are strongly encouraged. Ride lengths vary – maps will be released day-of on the Fort Wayne Trails Inc. Facebook page. Participants should come prepared with water. Trek the Trails dates (Bicyclists ONLY) are listed below in black.Tread The Trails: Fort Wayne Running Club and the City of New Haven have joined the City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc.  to provide guided 1 mile & 5k walks/runs beginning at different locations throughout the area! All speeds and ability levels are encouraged to attend including those with mobility devices. Tread the Trails events take place every other Thursday. Tread the Trails dates (Walkers Runners Mobility Device Users ONLY) are listed below in green.For more information about either program call the City of Fort Wayne Greenways at 260-427-6228 or Fort Wayne Trails Inc. at 260-969-0079. Follow Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Fort Wayne Trails Inc. and Fort Wayne Running Club for weather-related updates.Trek Date                      Tread Date                  Starting Location                          Length4/30            4/30            Trek/Tread Kick-Off Event / After Party (FWTrails.org for info)          8.2 mi                                                              Promenade Park 202 W. Superior St.         5/7                --                        Fellowship Missionary Church        7.2mi                                                              2536 E Tillman Rd. Park at back of lot5/14            5/16            Buckner Park 6114 Bass Rd.              7.2 mi5/21            --                        Kreager Park 7225 N. River Rd. near tennis courts                    7.5 mi5/28            5/30            Shoaff Park 6401 St. Joe Rd. Conklin Pavilion          7.3 mi

Mother's Day Plant Sale

Friday May 10 1:00-7:00 p.m.        Saturday May 11 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Sunday May 12   11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.McMillen Park Community Center 3901 Abbott St.Just in time for spring planting the Botanical Conservatory offers over 700 varieties of plants at the annual Mother......More

Friday May 10 1:00-7:00 p.m.        Saturday May 11 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Sunday May 12   11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.McMillen Park Community Center 3901 Abbott St.Just in time for spring planting the Botanical Conservatory offers over 700 varieties of plants at the annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale. Shop masses of locally grown herbs vegetable starts flowering perennials and native plants joining a host of annuals mixed containers hanging baskets houseplants bonsai and a variety of seeds. Essentials like potting soil and compost worms are also available. A team of knowledgeable plant advisors are even ready to answer questions and offer suggestions! This annual fundraiser supports Fort Wayne’s very own Botanical Conservatory. Sponsored by Majic 95.1 WAJI and Fox55.

McMillen Park Community Center

Mother's Day Plant Sale

Friday May 10 1:00-7:00 p.m.        Saturday May 11 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Sunday May 12   11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.McMillen Park Community Center 3901 Abbott St.Just in time for spring planting the Botanical Conservatory offers over 700 varieties of plants at the annual Mother......More

Friday May 10 1:00-7:00 p.m.        Saturday May 11 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Sunday May 12   11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.McMillen Park Community Center 3901 Abbott St.Just in time for spring planting the Botanical Conservatory offers over 700 varieties of plants at the annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale. Shop masses of locally grown herbs vegetable starts flowering perennials and native plants joining a host of annuals mixed containers hanging baskets houseplants bonsai and a variety of seeds. Essentials like potting soil and compost worms are also available. A team of knowledgeable plant advisors are even ready to answer questions and offer suggestions! This annual fundraiser supports Fort Wayne’s very own Botanical Conservatory. Sponsored by Majic 95.1 WAJI and Fox55.

McMillen Park Community Center

Muster on the St. Mary’s – A Timeline Event

Saturday, May 11, 10:00 am. .-5:00 p.m.Sunday, May 12, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Did you know that the first fort built in the area was a French Post? What was life like in the 17th and 18th centuries? What types of uniforms have soldiers worn throughout history? Why are most......More

Saturday, May 11, 10:00 am. .-5:00 p.m.Sunday, May 12, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Did you know that the first fort built in the area was a French Post? What was life like in the 17th and 18th centuries? What types of uniforms have soldiers worn throughout history? Why are most uniforms made of wool material? How have weapons changed from war to war? Find out answers to these questions and much more as historical reenactors converge on the Old Fort this weekend. Observe demonstrations on period cooking, gardening, military life, and much more. Experience first-hand the life and activities of the people from across the ages. Each year is unique so be sure to come out!

Old Fort

Mother's Day in the Garden

Botanical Conservatory

Mother's Day Plant Sale

Friday May 10 1:00-7:00 p.m.        Saturday May 11 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Sunday May 12   11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.McMillen Park Community Center 3901 Abbott St.Just in time for spring planting the Botanical Conservatory offers over 700 varieties of plants at the annual Mother......More

Friday May 10 1:00-7:00 p.m.        Saturday May 11 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.Sunday May 12   11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.McMillen Park Community Center 3901 Abbott St.Just in time for spring planting the Botanical Conservatory offers over 700 varieties of plants at the annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale. Shop masses of locally grown herbs vegetable starts flowering perennials and native plants joining a host of annuals mixed containers hanging baskets houseplants bonsai and a variety of seeds. Essentials like potting soil and compost worms are also available. A team of knowledgeable plant advisors are even ready to answer questions and offer suggestions! This annual fundraiser supports Fort Wayne’s very own Botanical Conservatory. Sponsored by Majic 95.1 WAJI and Fox55.

McMillen Park Community Center

Sunday Heritage Concerts

Sunday Heritage ConcertsSundays, March 10, April 14, and May 122:00-3:00 p.m.Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park202 W. Superior St.Experience an up close and personal concert with local musicians and musical groups in the Park Foundation Pavilion. Concerts are free......More

Sunday Heritage ConcertsSundays, March 10, April 14, and May 122:00-3:00 p.m.Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park202 W. Superior St.Experience an up close and personal concert with local musicians and musical groups in the Park Foundation Pavilion. Concerts are free and open to all ages. Seating inside will be on a first come first served basis. See the spring lineup on our website at riverfrontfw.org.

Promenade Park

Explore the Trails!

Meet 6:00 p.m. Departs 6:10 p.m.Find fitness fun and new friends on the trails! The City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc. offer free family-friendly trail exploration events where you can get to know the 130+ miles of trails within the Greater Fort Wayne Trail N......More

Meet 6:00 p.m. Departs 6:10 p.m.Find fitness fun and new friends on the trails! The City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc. offer free family-friendly trail exploration events where you can get to know the 130+ miles of trails within the Greater Fort Wayne Trail Network! Starting locations vary and all skill levels are welcome. Individuals are responsible for their own safety at all Trail events.Trek the Trails: These guided group bicycle rides take place every Tuesday. Helmets are strongly encouraged. Ride lengths vary – maps will be released day-of on the Fort Wayne Trails Inc. Facebook page. Participants should come prepared with water. Trek the Trails dates (Bicyclists ONLY) are listed below in black.Tread The Trails: Fort Wayne Running Club and the City of New Haven have joined the City of Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Trails Inc.  to provide guided 1 mile & 5k walks/runs beginning at different locations throughout the area! All speeds and ability levels are encouraged to attend including those with mobility devices. Tread the Trails events take place every other Thursday. Tread the Trails dates (Walkers Runners Mobility Device Users ONLY) are listed below in green.For more information about either program call the City of Fort Wayne Greenways at 260-427-6228 or Fort Wayne Trails Inc. at 260-969-0079. Follow Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Fort Wayne Trails Inc. and Fort Wayne Running Club for weather-related updates.Trek Date                      Tread Date                  Starting Location                          Length4/30            4/30            Trek/Tread Kick-Off Event / After Party (FWTrails.org for info)          8.2 mi                                                              Promenade Park 202 W. Superior St.         5/7                --                        Fellowship Missionary Church        7.2mi                                                              2536 E Tillman Rd. Park at back of lot5/14            5/16            Buckner Park 6114 Bass Rd.              7.2 mi5/21            --                        Kreager Park 7225 N. River Rd. near tennis courts                    7.5 mi5/28            5/30            Shoaff Park 6401 St. Joe Rd. Conklin Pavilion          7.3 mi

Fort Wayne Ballet’s Firefly Tour

Start your summer with Fort Wayne Ballet’s professional company of dancers, great music, and the twinkling lights of evening stars and fireflies. This FREE outdoor tour brings a variety of amazing dance performances into the very heart of your community at Promenade Par......More

Start your summer with Fort Wayne Ballet’s professional company of dancers, great music, and the twinkling lights of evening stars and fireflies. This FREE outdoor tour brings a variety of amazing dance performances into the very heart of your community at Promenade Park. Seating is first come, first served and you are welcome to bring your own seating for the performance.