Fort Wayne, Indiana Events

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

• Tree Give Away:  The Fort Wayne Arborists will be handing out free white spruce, canaan fir, serviceberry, black gum and hornbeam trees in honor of Arbor Day, in the south parking lot, the University of St. Francis from 7-10:30 a.m. 399-8050.

APRIL 27-30

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

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.

SUNDAY, MAY 1 

• Fearless Champion of the Oppressed and Advocate of the Slaves: The Story of Alexander T. Rankin:  Angie Quinn will speak as part of the George R. Mather Lecture Series, free at the History Center, 2 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 

• Young Eagles Flight Rally:  Free airplane rides for kids ages 8-17 (parent or legal guardian must be present) at Smith Field Airport, 490-8614.

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.
• Great American Cleanup in Downtown:  Associations, businesses, faith-based organizations and individuals needed to participate in the Great American Cleanup of downtown Fort Wayne.

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.
• Trail Trekkers:  Hikes with naturalists and volunteers at Fox Island County Park, 1-3 p.m. first Thursday of every month.
• 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

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