Frugal Fort Wayne: Fort Wayne, Indiana Events

JUNE 3 - JUNE 5

Bobby Labonte RainEater Show Car: Fans will be able to look at a real NASCAR vehicle and have their photo taken with the car, at Advance Auto Parts Lafayette St., Illinois Rd., Clinton St. and Stellhorn Rd. locations. Times vary. Free event. 745-8290

FRIDAY, JUNE 3 AND SATURDAY, JUNE 4

Funfest: Live music, food and fun for kids and adults, at Most Precious Blood Church in Fort Wayne. 5-10 p.m. Friday, June 3 and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Free. 424-5535

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

Drop Your AvantGarde: Peace, Love, Art: Free admission, live music, art displays, food and drinks, at the Dash-In, 816 Pint & Slice, Higher Grounds and more in downtown Fort Wayne from 6 pm to 12 am.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5

Allen County’s Unique Landscape from the Glacial Age to Today: Dan McCain will speak as part of the George R. Mather Lecture Series at the History Center at 2 pm. Free.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

MONDAY, JUNE 13

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

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.

JUNE 13-18

The History Center: Free admission to The History Center. Their mission is "To serve present and future generations by collecting, preserving, and sharing historic artifacts, documents, and images that describe the people, places, and events that define Fort Wayne and Allen County history."

Check out upcoming Tin Caps Games.

Find times and locations for various Farmer's Markets.

RECURRING EVENTS

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.
Barnes & Noble Writing Group and Booklovers Book Group:Weekly writing group with New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump every third Tuesday at 7 p.m.

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.
Barnes & Noble Writing Group and Booklovers Book Group: Weekly book discussion club with New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump, every third Thursday at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble-Jefferson Pointe.
No Fences Aloud: A free open mic night for writers, particularly in the genres of short stories and poetry, every first Thursday at 7 p.m., at the Bean Cafe and Teahouse. Call 420-5000 for more details.