Fort Wayne's Downtown Improvement District Weekly Newsletter
Newsletter Date: February 21, 2020 - Newsletter Issue 521

2020 Bridal Extravaganza
Grand Wayne Convention Center

Find everything you need in one place to make your dream day perfect at Fort Wayne Newspapers Bridal Extravaganza presented by MutualBank! The area's best wedding professionals will be on hand to help you plan your ideal wedding day.




Mother's Day Downtown
Annual Event Returns in 2020

Free trolleys and event guides will connect you to great retail locations, restaurants, and Mother's Day themed activities around Downtown on Sunday, May 10.
 
Barr Street Farmers Market
Extending Season

This summer, residents will have more time to pick up produce, jewelry, and other treats at the Farmers Market at Barr Street. They will also have more to see.
 
Eco Fest
Headwaters Park

Celebrate Green! Eco Fest is a free, family-friendly event centered around sustainability. There will be retail, non-profit vendors, kids activities, workshops, food, and music.
 
The Jungle Book at ACPL
with Fort Wayne Youth Ballet

The classic tale of "The Jungle Book" is brought to life on the stage in the Main Library's theater. See Rudyard Kipling's classic story as a ballet performance brought to you by the Fort Wayne Youth Ballet. This performance is free and open to the public, but registration is requested.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration
JK O'Donnell's

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The pub will be 21 and up all day. JK's tent on Wayne St. opens at 4 p.m. and will be open to minors until 7 p.m. 

Click here for more info!
Record-Breaking Season
Headwaters Park

Workers at the Headwaters Park outdoor ice rink are preparing to close after a record-breaking season. They've surpassed a record amount of skaters this season with 32,500 folks hitting the ice so far.

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Brunch at the Market
Ft. Wayne's Farmers Market

Join True Kimchi for brunch at the Farmers Market this Saturday, February 22, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.!

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Broken Pencil Improv Show
816 Pint & Slice

Warm up with a slice of pie and a side of hilarity on Saturday, Feb 22. Expect an hour of bizarre situations and bizarre interactions. Admission is $7 at the door via cash, Cashapp, or Paypal.
 
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Fort Wayne Music Festival 2020
Headwaters Park
 
Mark your calendars to arrive at Headwaters Park for the Fort Wayne Music Festival powered by Sweetwater.

Downtown 360° Tour
Enjoy our Virtual Tour!

Through numerous aerial, business and street level views; the Downtown 360 virtual tour connects retail and restaurant locations, as well as cultural and parking information into an easy to navigate and visually stunning super tour that will allow you to explore and plan your next visit to Downtown from virtually anywhere!

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Downtown Gateway Feature

Human Library
Indiana Tech

The Human Library is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. This event is open to the public  and all Indiana Tech students.
 

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