2019 Fright Night Activities
Monster Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk UAW Local 2209 Freimann Square 200 E Main St 9:30am - 11:30am Adults $25, Kids free with adult registration
UAW Local 2209 presents the 4th Annual Monster Dash 5k Fun Run & Walk to benefit Fort Wayne Trails! Join us on October 19th at 10am. This Halloween-themed fundraiser to benefit Fort Wayne Trails will start and finish in Freimann Square. Bring your funniest, spookiest or most epic costume and hit the pavement with us! No costume required; we just think it’s fun! The 2019 Monster Dash will feature an old-school shotgun start and some of the newest segments of the Fort Wayne Trails network. ** We will have prizes for the top 3 male and female finishers as well as tons of cool prizes for a variety of categories. This event is family friendly! (260) 403-6389 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monster-dash-5k-fun-run-walk-2019-tickets-67477134927?ref=eios
Zombie Attack Scavenger Hunt Allen County Public Library - (Inside Library) Readers Services Desk 900 Library Plaza 9:00am - 6:00pm Free
Find the zombies that are hidden throughout the building (except for Children's and Genealogy Departments). Stop by the Reader Services Desk and pick up your form. If you complete it, you will get a prize. PG13. (260) 421-1235 acpl.info
Pumpkin Zone Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory 1100 S Calhoun St 10:00am - 3:00pm Adults $5 - $3 for children(ages 3 - 17)
Enjoy an autumn celebration at the Botanical Conservatory! Children and their adults will explore the gardens for fall crafts, activities, and games. Test your observation skills with the Gnome Search, discover whether pumpkins float or sink, and nibble on pumpkin seeds. Friends from the Allen County Farm Bureau will help us learn about pumpkins and how they grow. Join us for a special presentation with PBS 39 and "Bat Man", a local bat expert! The Conservatory is proud to offer Pumpkin Zone as part of the Downtown Improvement District's Fright Night festivities. Regular Conservatory admission applies. Sponsored by WAJI Majic 95.1. (260) 427-6440 botanicalconservatory.org 2019 Fright Night Activities
The Punkin’ Path Display Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory 1100 S Calhoun St 10:00am - 5:00pm Adults $5 - $3 for children(ages 3 - 17)
Visit our outdoor Punkin' Path, where you can enjoy the fall surroundings and take festive pictures with your little ones. The path will be decorated with pumpkins, gourds, bales of straw and gnomes to provide fun photo memories. Gnomes are caretakers of land and animals; they are industrious, enjoy all kinds of games, and surprisingly, they love to travel! Watch for them along the Punkin' Path and learn about them. This exhibit is included in Conservatory admission and open during public hours. Sponsored by WAJI Majic 95.1. (260) 427-6440 botanicalconservatory.org
The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow Fort Wayne Ballet 300 E Main St 10:00am - 12:30pm $10 per person
Huddle up for this one kids, as we share the (only slightly) spooky tale of Ichabod Crane and his frightful evening encounter with the legendary Headless Horseman! These 30-minute performances are perfect family friendly activities. Join us after the performance for a free spooky, creative movement session! 10:00am & 11:30am. For tickets visit artstix.org. (260) 484-9496 artstix.org
Jinkies! A Spooky Mystery To Solve Allen County Public Library - (Inside Library) Teen Department 900 Library Plaza 10:00am - 1:00pm Free
A horror mystery themed game where players sift through clues to solve a series of puzzles. Do you think you can solve mysteries like Velma? Are you as witless and hungry as Shaggy? Are you talking to a dog like Scooby? If you answered "Yes" to any of those questions, drive your Mystery Machine down to the Allen County Public Library in the morning and put your skills to the test. Players will sift through the clues to solve a mystery. Located in the Teen Lounge in the Teen Department. Open to all ages. Registration online at acpl.info is encouraged, but not required. (260) 421-1255 acpl.info
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WYTR: Halloween Tales Allen County Public Library - (Inside Library) Theater Lower Level 2 900 Library Plaza 11:00am - 11:30am Free
Youtheatre will thrill and chill audiences with classic tales of suspense in a recreation of a 1930's radio show. "WYTR" will use live sound effects and theatrical performances to transport your imagination into the fun and exciting world of some of the best-loved tales of Halloween. Intended for ages 8yrs and up. Registration encouraged. Visit www.acpl.info to reserve seating. (260) 421-1255 acpl.info
“DIA Fort Wayne” - Dia de Los Muertos Festival Hosted by Latinos Count at The Grand Wayne Center 120 W Jefferson Blvd 11:00am - 5:00pm Free The Fort Wayne Dia de Los Muertos Festival – DIA Fort Wayne is a “Celebration of Life!” music, kids’ activities, face painting, food vendors, a screening of Coco the movie, a community altar paying tribute to the lives of friends & family who have passed on and live traditional Mexican dancers! Free admission. diafortwayne.com
Get To The Rooftop For Safety Or Get Your Zombie Fill Up Downstairs Conner’s Rooftop and Burger Bar at Hampton Inn and Suites 223 W Jefferson Blvd 11:00am - Midnight Free
Race to the Rooftop for your life and enjoy one of the drink specials. Sit back in safety and watch the Zombies crawl through the streets. Rooftop 21+ after 7pm. Fuel your walk on with a zombie shake or brains burger from the Conner’s Burger Bar on Jefferson Street. Conner’s Rooftop and Burger Bar offering specialty items and drinks all day to celebrate Fright Night! (260) 247-6915 https://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/indiana/hampton-inn-and-suites-fort-wayne-downtown-FWADTHX/index.html
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Not So Frightening Fun Allen County Public Library - (Inside Library) Children’s Services 900 Library Plaza Noon - 4:00pm Free
Looking for fun (but not SCARY!) Fright Night activities for the whole family? Drop in the GLOBE ROOM at the Main Library between Noon and 4pm for four kid-friendly crafts! Design a mask shaped like a pumpkin, cat, Frankenstein monster or sugar skull. Practice hand and motor skills with a mummy lacing activity. Craft a spider headband. Create a mummy, pumpkin, Frankenstein's monster or vampire puppet. There will be a special drop-in activity which families can enjoy together anytime during library hours. The Children's Services Department is a "ZOMBIE-FREE ZONE" (260) 421-1220 acpl.info
Trunk Or Treat Soiree Central Branch YMCA Parking Lot (Corner of Washington and Barr St) 1020 Barr St 1:00pm - 3:00pm Free
Saunter your way down to the Central YMCA for a Trunk or Treat party in our parking lot on the corner of Washington and Barr Street. Join us for fun, games, and... of course, treats! This is a FREE event! (260) 422-6486 fwymca.org
Halloween Haunt Community Center 233 W Main St 1:00pm - 4:00pm All ages Free
Downtown Fort Wayne becomes a haven for monsters, ghosts, vampires and zombies on Saturday afternoon. Bring your little goblins to the Community Center for an afternoon of frightful fun with games and activities that are sure to keep you howling for more. Anthony Wayne Lions Club will have concessions available for purchase. Admission is FREE. (260) 427-6460 https://www.facebook.com/CommunityCenterDowntown
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Zombie Central (Zombie Walk) at ACPL Plaza Allen County Public Library Plaza 900 Library Plaza 1:00pm - 5:30pm (Zombie Walk begins at 5:30pm) Free
Join us at the ACPL Plaza to get your zombie makeover! T.A.G. Art will be on site with their Zombie Machine to help turn you into the undead. Make sure to swing by one of the great restaurants Downtown or check out the food trucks which will be on hand to help curb your ghoulish appetite, as well as live entertainment from various performers. Of course, thousands of zombies will flood the streets of Fort Wayne during the annual Zombie Walk. (260) 420-3266 frightnightdowntown.com
Zombie Walk starting at 5:30pm!
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AT THE ACPL LIBRARY PLAZA T.A.G. Art Zombie Machine T.A.G. Art will be on the Library Plaza from 1:00pm - 4:30pm with their Zombie Machine, helping turn Downtown Fort Wayne into the undead! Plan to arrive early to ensure enough time to complete your chilling make-over. All ages are welcome! tagartcompany.com
First Federal Bank Photo Booooth! Stumble your way to the First Federal Bank Photo Booooth to capture your Fright Night memories with your crew. Suitable for all ages! first-fed.com/fright-night
First Federal Bank Extreme Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations Join First Federal Bank beginning at 2pm as they host professional carvers from Ice Creations for ongoing demonstrations of extreme pumpkin carving and a display of their pumpkin creations that have even been featured on Food Network. first-fed.com/fright-night
Zombie Brain(cake) Eating Contest Eight contestants will be randomly selected via our social media platforms. Contest winner will lead the Zombie Walk as the Zombie Master!
St. Joseph Hospital - Brains…We Want Your Brains! Don’t stroke out! You’ll need your brain and just a little time if you want to play an activity at the St. Joseph Hospital Stroke Team’s booth to win a prize. 2019 Fright Night Activities
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Majic 95.1 Dr. Slime Stop by the MAJIC 95.1 booth to see demonstrations on making monster slime with Dr. Slime. Tune in to MAJIC 95.1 for Fright Night updates. . majic951.com
Classic Hits 101.7 - Wheel of MisFortune The Classic Hits 101.7 team will be at the ACPL Plaza giving you the chance to win prizes on our “Wheel of MisFortune”. You could also register to win tickets and more! Listen for all the information about all the Fright Night updates at Classic Hits 101.7. classichits1017.com
ALT 102.3/WANE 15 Music Stage Enjoy musical performances by PlumDingo and the Fort Wayne Fright Orchestra at the ALT 102.3/WANE 15 Music stage. Look for the ALT 102.3 “survival truck” to kick off the Zombie Walk! alt1023fm.com wane.com
Stephen King’s Pet Sematary Cinema Center 437 E Berry St 1:00pm - 10:00pm Film Admission $12 Cinema Center Members $10
It's the 30th Anniversary of the scary, kooky & zombie-filled film! As a throwback Cinema Center will be working with three local artists to re-create iconic movie posters for the special film showcase. Movie posters will be limited edition, each signed by the artist, and will be available during Fright Night Weekend. On Saturday Oct 19th only, there will be a Fright Night discount. People in zombie garb or obvious costumes will get a $10 ticket & a complimentary small popcorn! Zombies will get to experience the film like a CC member! The movie is Rated R and the Event will be 21+. For more information check out website or Facebook page! (260) 426-3456 cinemacenter.org
Spooky Marble Magnets Allen County Public Library - (Inside Library) Teen Department 900 Library Plaza 2:00pm - 5:30pm Free
Stop by the Teen Department and make a cute or creepy magnet or two. Ages 4 and up. While supplies last. 2019 Fright Night Activities
(260) 421-1255 acpl.info Zombies Got Talent Allen County Public Library - (Inside Library) Meeting Room A 900 Library Plaza 3:00pm - 4:30pm Free
Casting call for all ghouls, ghosts, freaks, and geeks who want to prove they can move a crowd! Can you sing, dance, tell a joke, or stand on stage staring off into space? Bring any of those talents to our stage and impress your friends and neighbors. Don't forget to dress up! Our stage will be setup with microphones and the ability to play audio files. Performances are judged by a panel of your peers. If you would like to be a judge, let us know. Please keep all performances appropriate for an all ages event. Open to all ages. Registration online is encouraged, but not required. Onsite registration opens at 2:30pm in meeting room A. (260) 421-1255 acpl.info
Witches' Brew And Bobbing For Apples Trinity English Lutheran Church 450 Washington Blvd 3:00pm - 5:00pm Free
Stop by the front yard of TELC (Wayne & Ewing) on your way to the library plaza and enjoy a cup of apple cider witches' brew. Also, try the tricky way to "bob" for an apple treat! Free family friendly activity for all ages of boos and ghouls! Suitable for all ages. (260) 426-3456 trinityenglish.org
Phantom Of The Organ Trinity Episcopal Church 611 W Berry St 4:00pm - 5:00pm Free
PHANTOM OF THE ORGAN: Spine-tingling music played on the mighty pipe organ at Trinity Episcopal Church. Organist, Wayne Peterson, joined by guest musicians, will present a frighteningly fun event for all ages! Free admission. Trick-or- Treat Candy. Free Fright Night Parking for concert attendees behind the church. (260) 423-1693 trinityfw.org
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Fright Night “Spooktacular” Car Show 2019 Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation’s Community Center 233 W Main St 4:00pm - 8:00pm Spectators - Free Car Registration $10
Giant Spooktacular Car, Truck and Bike Show - Open show lots of great spooky awards!! Dash plaques!! Door prizes!! Giveaways!! Games and trivia contests!! Truck or treat!! The hotrodders will be passing out candy to all the boyz & ghouls!! Best pumpkin contests!! Best display vehicles! Spooky awards! Costume contest with prizes for adult & child, and additional prizes for best zombie, & best zombie family. So much fun for the whole family. (260) 273-1447 kroozincalendar.com
Parkview Field Scavenger Hunt Parkview Field 1301 Ewing St 5:00pm - 6:45pm Free
Come out to Parkview Field and search for all the hidden items around the ballpark! Attendees can take as much time as they need during the hours of 5:00pm to 6:45pm to take part in the scavenger hunt. The fan who guesses the correct number, or closest to that, will win a special prize pack from the TinCaps and Parkview Field! We will also have limited concessions available for attendees to enjoy! Suitable for all ages. (260) 482-6400 tincaps.com parkviewfield.com
Ghosts, Goblins, Games…Oh My! Courtyard by Marriott 1150 S Harrison St 5:00pm - 8:00pm Free
Come visit the outdoor Courtyard Patio for laughs, games, and PG movies. Hotel Transylvania will play while kid friendly snacks and beverages are offered at $1.00 per item. All proceeds will be donated to Back on My Feet, a charity organization. Guests will also receive an exclusive coupon booklet for Conner’s Kitchen + Bar. Additional promotions will be offered in Conner’s Kitchen + Bar, 11am - Midnight, during Fright Night. (260) 490-3629 marriott.com/fwadt
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A Night in the Old City Jail The History Center 302 E Berry St 5:00pm - 9:00pm All ages $3 per person
Are you brave enough to discover Fort Wayne’s frightening past? Dare to be scared at The History Center! Step back in time to the darker side of Fort Wayne’s past with a visit to the Old City Hall building. Get goose bumps as you visit the cells where inmates were locked up in the Old City Jail, and view artifacts from both lawbreakers and lawmakers throughout Fort Wayne's history. Take your very own mugshot to remember your visit! Glimpse the decayed remnants of General Wayne’s actual coffin fragments and enjoy Mad Anthony’s Monster Mix Candy Mash-Up as you stroll the creaking floors through the halls of our hair-raising heritage. (260) 426-2882 fwhistorycenter.com
Ghostly Gala: Rise Of The Villains Grand Wayne Convention Center 120 W Jefferson Blvd 6:00pm - 8:00pm Free
Bring your little Villains for a fun, family-friendly evening of “bad guy” fun and games. It’s a Maleficent opportunity for you and your little ones to hook into a great photo opportunity. Who knows what villains may descend upon us. Dr. Feelgood will bring the funky, fresh dance’s beat to move those little feet. Science Central will be here to cook up some villainous fun. Be sure to take a moment and enjoy up-close magic, face painting and balloon art as well as some Witchy treats. Surprises await as we win one for the bad guys. While all are welcome to see what Villainous fun awaits this evening will be best enjoyed by those 8 and under. (260) 426-4100 grandwayne.com
Spread the Zombie Slime Science Central at the Grand Wayne Convention Center 120 W Jefferson Blvd 6:00pm - 8:00pm Free
Science Central’s scientists have gone mad, and we want you to become a minion in our quest to spread the zombie virus throughout Fort Wayne! This free activity station will use science mixed with a little bit of chaos to create a villainous slime. Appropriate for all ages of mad scientists. Present your Survival Guide at Science Central through Oct. 31st for $2 off admission for up to 8 people. Coupon code #2122. (260) 424-2400 sciencecentral.org
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Murder Mystery, Nevermore: “The Tell-Tale Heart” Riverfront Fort Wayne Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park 202 W Superior St 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Your help is needed to solve the originally crafted murder mystery inspired by the short story “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe. You will be set loose in the park to explore the murder scene, collect evidence, solve puzzles, and interrogate the suspects as you enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres. Costumes are encouraged (but not required) and prizes will be given for best costumes and best mystery-solvers. Cash bar will be available. Registration is $80 per person. Proceeds support Riverfront educational programming for children throughout the community. Ages 21+. Call 260-427-6000 or visit www.FortWayneParks.org to purchase tickets by October 1st. Only 125 tickets available. (260) 427-6124 riverfrontfw.org
Fright Night Lantern Tours Fort Wayne’s Historic Old Fort 1201 Spy Run Ave, Parking and Directions oldfortwayne.org/plan-a-visit/ 6:00pm - 10:00pm Gates open at 6pm. Tours are approximately 15 minutes. $5, Kids 9 and under free with adult
Tour the Old Fort at night. Your path lit only by a candle, you will be guided by a historic interpreter who will present the Old Fort as it was in the early 1800’s and share tales of encounters with the Fort’s resident ghosts. Perhaps you will be greeted by the ill-fated Lieutenant Philip Ostrander who lived and died in the Fort. Keep an eye out for the Headless Horseman. Refreshments available for purchase at the bake sale in the Modern Building. All proceeds benefit the Old Fort. (260) 437-2836 oldfortwayne.org
Murder! Mystery! Mayhem! (*) ARCH, Inc Lobby Hallway in the Grand Wayne Center 120 W Jefferson Blvd 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm (Tours start at the top of the hour) $10 adults - $5 ages 5-17/Parental Discretion Advised
When better than Fright Night to visit the very places where Fort Wayne's dark and bloody past actually happened with murder, hangings and feuds in the streets we now know as our downtown. This walking tour is not for the faint of heart and may not be suitable for all ages. Admission charged. Advance tickets on sale online at archfw.org. (260) 426-5117 archfw.org
2019 Fright Night Activities
Haunted Sites-Bus Tour - All Aboard the Coach of Chills (*) ARCH, Inc Lobby Hallway in the Grand Wayne Center 120 W Jefferson Blvd 6:00pm, 8:00pm and 10:00pm $15 adults - $10 ages 5-17/Parental Discretion Advised
Three spooky bus tours usher you through historic sites of fright, with tales of terror that cloud our city’s night. This tour lasts about 90 minutes and may not be suitable for all ages. Advance tickets are on sale online at archfw.org (260) 426-5117 archfw.org
Champions Of Magic Embassy Theatre 125 W Jefferson Blvd 7:30pm - 10:00pm Tickets start at $25; special Fright Night offer of Buy 1 Get 1 50% off using the code “FRIGHT”
Champions of Magic is five world-class illusionists who present a mind-bending theatrical production. This cast of top magicians includes award winners presenting incredible mind reading, stunning close-up magic and daring large-scale illusions. The Champions of Magic team perform incredible illusions with supercars, an impossible escape from Houdini's water torture cell, a mind-blowing prediction that has to be seen to be believed, levitation high above the stage and a finale beyond explanation. The show features spectacular magic that can't be seen anywhere else. It is an incredible experience for the entire family. (260) 424-6287 fwembassytheatre.org
Magical Misadventures: 11th Annual Halloween Show Fort Wayne Dance Collective 300 E Main St 8:00pm - 9:30pm Tickets $15
Magical Misadventures is a dance performance featuring student and professional dancers. Dancers will perform works from some of Fort Wayne's best choreographers. This year's show will tell the hair-raising tale of spooks and spells at a school of magic. FWDC's annual Halloween Show has become a Fort Wayne favorite and has been nationally recognized in dance magazines. 10+ are welcome to attend. (260) 424-6574 fwdc.org
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Rocky Horror Picture Show (*) Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory 1100 S Calhoun St Movie Begins at 9:15pm/Doors open at 7:00pm $4 adults - $2 for children ages 17 & under
Join us on Fright Night as we once again spin the tale of Brad and Janet on a rainy night sheltered by the bizarre Dr. Frank N. Furter. This cult classic movie will be shown outside on the Terrace, weather permitting; please dress accordingly. Lawn chairs are encouraged. No outside food or beverage as there will be refreshments available for purchase. This movie may not be suitable for younger audiences. Rated R; children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. $4/adult, $2/age 17 and under. Please no rice or confetti. No reservations necessary. Sponsored by Mad Anthony Brewing Company and ALT 102.3. (260) 427-6440 botanicalconservatory.org
Roast of Monster Movies (*) Maumee Mary & Joseph Comedy Festival At O’Reilly’s Irish Bar and Grill 301 W Jefferson Blvd #120 10pm - Midnight Tickets $8 - $5 in costume
Come watch this battle of Classic Movie Monsters! These beasts are back from beyond the grave to hurl hell-arious insults at each other to tickle your funny bone! Be careful not to die laughing! This show is not for the faint of heart, these monsters know no limits! A costume contest will be held after the show for fabulous prizes! Event will be 21+ and feature adult humor. (260) 222-8525 https://www.facebook.com/mmjcomedyfest/
(*) not suitable for all ages