Fort Wayne, Indiana Events

FRIDAY, MARCH 25

• Write the Feminine:  A Celebration of Women's Words and History:  Readings by local women writers in celebration of Women’s History Month, Ivy Tech. 6-8 pm.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26

• F.A.M.E. Festival of the Art:  A free multi-cultural event featuring youth artwork, performances and hands-on activities, at Honeywell Center, Wabash, 9 am-4 pm.
• Yoga for You:  A free introduction to the Fort Wayne yoga community, 2nd Floor of Walb Student Union, IPFW, 5-9 pm. 574-238-3698
• The Heritage of Fort Wayne Informational Seminar:  Continental breakfast and tours provided.  Speakers on topics of wealth management, estate planning and health insurance.  Seminar is free but must reserve spot at 466-8778.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31

• Toastmasters Open House:  Social time beginning at 6:30 pm, with the program beginning at 7 pm.  Free at Ivy Tech campus auditorium.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

• Vera Bradley Outlet Sale:  Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne.  Expo Center.  Two ticketed days followed by three public days. 

APRIL 12-16 and 27-30

• Focus On Health:  Free and low cost health checks and screenings, Fort Wayne.  Various sites and hours.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

• Omnibus Lecture Series:  IPFW, "Activism:  Then and Now".  Free tickets required.

SATURDAY and SUNDAY, APRIL 30 and MAY 1 

• SolFest:  At Fox Island, enjoy local music, beer garden, kids' area, hayrides and food.  Admission $5, but children 11 and under are free.  Noon to 8pm.

FRIDAY, MAY 20

• Fiber Arts Celebration:  Soloman Farm Park, Fort Wayne.  The focus of the festival is education through hands-on participation and demonstrations of the processes of making natural fiber products:  wool dyeing, spinning, weaving and more.  Free admission and free parking.

SATURDAY, MAY 21

• Fiber Arts Celebration:  Soloman Farm Park, Fort Wayne.  The focus of the festival is education through hands-on participation and demonstrations of the processes of making natural fiber products:  wool dyeing, spinning, weaving and more.  Free admission and free parking.

RECURRING EVENTS

• MONDAY
• TUESDAY
• Georgetown Bowl Farmers Market:  Tuesdays from noon – 7pm enjoy a farmers market inside Georgetown Bowl to find handmade crafts, jewelry and baked goods.  Special activities for children are featured each month.
• Toddler Tuesdays:  Enjoy a free event every Tuesday at 11 am at Jeffersone Pointe for your tots ages 2-5.
• Product Demonstrations:  Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• WEDNESDAY
• THURSDAY
• Botanical Conservatory $1 Nights:  First Thursday of the month, 5-8 pm.  $1 admission for all adults, babies and up to age two are still free.
• Product Demonstrations:  Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• FRIDAY
• Product Demonstrations:  Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• SATURDAY
• Product Demonstrations:  Free at Willimas-Sonoma at 11 am.
• SUNDAY
• Cooking Technique Classes:  Free at Williams-Sonoma in Jefferson Pointe.
• ONGOING
• Abraham Lincoln:  The Image:  Allen County Public Library Downtown, now through March 31th.  Visit the special exhibit featuring printed material dedicated to the life of Abraham Lincoln.  

Be sure to check out Fort Wayne's whatz-up for more activities.