Family Adventures in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Family Adventures in Top 10 Fort Wayne, Indiana

Join us in one of the midwest’s hottest family destinations for these can’t miss attractions and events!

1 NEW THIS SUMMER! 6 Science Central is home Fort Wayne’s three rivers to Science on a Sphere meet at Promenade - a three-dimensional Park, where families globe that teaches earth can enjoy river access, and space systems in a a Treetop Canopy Trail, whole new dimension! food, and fun! Learn It’s just one of the more at VisitFortWayne. amazing exhibits at our com/PromenadePark. hands-on science center.

The award-winning Headwaters Park, our 2 7 Fort Wayne Children’s downtown festival Zoo offers two new plaza, hosts unique exhibits in 2019, in ethnic festivals, addition to their rides celebrations of the arts, and activities in every and amazing events. part of the zoo. It’s no Find your favorite at wonder they’ve been VisitFortWayne.com/ named “One of the Top Festivals. Ten Zoos for Kids!” 8 Search downtown to 3 Our butterfly exhibit find the50 unique is back! Walk among pieces of public art these beauties (and and more than a dozen maybe even let one amazing murals - be land on your finger!) as sure to take a picture butterflies invade our with your favorite! Botanical Conservatory. VisitFortWayne.com/ PublicArt. Discover the great 4 outdoors along Fort 9 There’s a reason they Wayne’s more than 100 call us the City of miles of trails, kayak Restaurants! From and canoe trails, or Fort local favorites, to your Wayne’s 86 parks. favorite national chain, we’ve got hundreds of 5 TinCaps Baseball great options that your has been named the family will love! “#1 Fan Experience in Minor League Sports,” Summer evenings are 10 and features an delightful in Fort Wayne! awesome downtown From fireworks at the ballpark, great family TinCaps Baseball games – fun, food, and tickets to free outdoor movies at starting at $6! Foellinger Theatre – to free live music at Jefferson Pointe’s Friday Nites Live concert series – we make evenings magical!

We make it easy! Start planning a getaway they’ll love at www.VisitFortWayne.com!

VisitFortWayne.com/Summer The Perfect Time to Celebrate in Fort Wayne From cultural festivals to family-friendly concerts, Fort Wayne has a festival for everyone. Looking for the perfect time to visit or enjoy a weekend away? Consider a festival weekend where you can get to know the locals, experience the festivities, and discover a new tradition.

Arab Fest, June 1-2 Greekfest, June 27-30 Dragon Boat Races, August 17 Celebrating the culture and heritage Opa! Come celebrate with us and enjoy Teams of 20 paddlers will race 300 meters of Fort Wayne’s Arab community in a large variety of Greek cuisine and down the river in these exciting races. Headwaters Park. entertainment including live music, dancing, and other activities each day. Taste of the Arts, August 23-24 Germanfest, June 2-9 Get a taste of Fort Wayne’s arts and food Enjoy this annual week-long celebration Buskerfest, June 29 scene at this festival featuring hands-on of German Heritage and Essen, Trinken, Celebrate the art of the street performer art activities, performances, and mouth- und Gemülichkeit (Eating, Drinking, and at Buskerfest, a free festival featuring watering food. having a really good time). music performances, jugglers, mimes, and more. Discover these festivals and many Gearfest, June 21-22 Music-lovers will want to mark their Three Rivers Festival, July 12-20 more at VisitFortWayne.com/ calendars for Gearfest, which features all Fort Wayne’s annual festival featuring Festivals of the greatest music gear, equipment, all of your favorites including fun and workshops and performances! games at the Midway, Junk Food Alley, International Festival, bed races, raft races, and a classic parade and fireworks. Looking for FREE fun in Fort Wayne this summer?

• Catch a free outdoor film every • Uncover great local food at Farmers • Soak in the history at the Old Fort; the Thursday night all summer long at the Markets. Explore VisitFortWayne.com/ grounds are open to visitors every day Foellinger Theatre. farmersmarkets for specific times with special programming monthly. and locations. • Bike the Rivergreenway Trail, a 25-mile • Shop in the sun and throw pennies in long trail that runs along the riverbanks • Enjoy a free concert at Rock the the fountain at Jefferson Pointe, or of our rivers. The Rivergreenway Plaza at the Downtown Library enjoy shopping and the free indoor play traverses the city, connecting to 15 Saturday nights. area at Glenbrook Mall. city parks! • Make a splash at one of Fort Wayne’s • Listen to great local music at a Friday • Browse the newest exhibit at the 10 Splash Pads: Buckner, Kreager, Nites Live concert every Friday of Fort Wayne Museum of Art with free Shoaff, McCormick, Waynedale, Shoaff, the summer from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m at admission on Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. Headwaters, Robert E. Meyers, Riverside Jefferson Pointe. Gardens or Franklin Park! • Tour the charming Amish community And more! Check out of Grabill, Indiana. • Grab lunch at your favorite local restaurant or food truck and enjoy a VisitFortWayne.com/Free to • Explore Kids Crossing, Taylor’s Dream free concert at Lunch on the Square discover over a hundred other free and our 53 other playgrounds. every Thursday. ways to have fun in Fort Wayne!

Plan your Getaway

1 Check out VisitFortWayne.com to learn more. Our Trip Ideas section is a great way to start planning your trip!

2 Be sure to learn about special events happening during your visit - search your preferred dates at VisitFortWayne.com/events 3 Find a great hotel deal at VisitFortWayne.com/deals and book your stay! 4 Still have questions? Give us a call at 1-800-767-7752. We look forward to helping you plan your trip!