Newsletter Date: November 25, 2015    |    Newsletter Issue 301


Night of Lights 2015


The Night of Lights begins with the History Center Turret Lighting, and then enjoy the Christ Child Festival Nativity Lighting at the Ross Building on Main Street. Aunt Millie's Northern Lights and the Community Center Santa's Workshop are lit next. Don't miss iconic lightings like PNC's Santa and his Reindeer followed by the Wells Fargo Holiday Display and Indiana Michigan Power Merry Christmas Wreath. The Conservatory displays and Animated Holiday Windows at the Embassy Theatre capture the imagination of everyone heading to Parkview Field for the Night of Lights Fireworks.


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Photos with Santa
PNC Main Street



During the Night of Lights, Santa will return with his helpers for photos. Bring the kids and stop by for free photos in front of the PNC Santa display from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Photos are taken for free and will be posted the following week on Facebook.


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Window Decorating
Contest Promotion

Please join Your Downtown Improvement District as we bring back Downtown Holiday Window Decorating here in the District! This tradition has gone by the wayside in recent decades, but with your participation it will come back!

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Returning on November 28


Every month on the Last Saturday, Downtown Fort Wayne offers a wide variety of activities. This month will include Holly Trolley Shopping, Shop Small Saturday, and numerous holiday events in Downtown. There are events for every age and interest. Bring your friends and family and enjoy the holidays in the heart of the city!
Festival of Trees
Embassy Theatre


"Warm Winter Wishes" is the theme for the 31st annual Festival of Trees at Embassy Theatre from November 25 to December 2. More than 55 beautifully decorated trees, Santa Land and the Animated Holiday windows will once again be a part of the festival with two new events being added for 2015!
Holiday Kick-Off Party
The Conservatory



Enjoy hot chocolate and a cookie, meet Mrs. Claus, and get a free professional-quality photo with Santa. You can also meet two live reindeer that know all about the North Pole. The gardens are decorated for the holidays, and you won't want to miss the animated light show outdoors. No reservations required. Regular Conservatory admission fees apply.


Festival of Gingerbread
History Center


One of Fort Wayne's biggest traditions is returning for the holidays to the History Center in Downtown Fort Wayne. Don't miss these hand-crafted masterpieces from local talent, and enjoy this family-friendly event.
Holly Trolley
Downtown Fort Wayne



Park, shop, and ride our free trollies for an exciting shopping experience through Downtown Fort Wayne, W. Main Street, and the Wells Street Corridor! The trollies will visit several unique venues stopping at each on their route. Come out early; the first riders will receive a keepsake Holly Trolley gift tote!
A Main Street Tradition


Open seven days a week, Coney Island sells an average of two thousand hot dogs and hand-chop over fifty lbs. of onions daily. The food is delicious and it is easy to tell by the constant stream of customers that come through the front door. Coney Island opens early and it's not uncommon to see folks stopping in for a few Coney Dogs for breakfast. The key to their success is in the food. In the last 101 years their menu has stayed consistent. If you haven't tried their Fort Wayne Famous Coney Dogs yet, it's a requirement.
Artisan Holiday Marketplace
Grand Wayne Convention Center


Bring good friends and enjoy free samples of sauces, candies, chocolates, wines, and great foods. Talk with the state's best jewelers, potters, woodworkers, glassblowers, paper and fiber artists and more, for handmade holiday gifts that will become family heirlooms.

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Downtown Gateway Feature


Winter Break Science Camp 2015
Science Central


Science is COOL at Science Central Winter Camp! 
Don't spend Winter Break on the couch. 
Spend it having hands-on fun at Science Central's Winter Science Camp!
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