The Fort Wayne Arts Community comes alive in this exciting event in the heart of downtown! Stroll along historic Calhoun Street while enjoying live performances, an awe-inspiring ice sculpture demonstration, great food from local restaurants, and a wide variety of artists showcasing their talents through a number of creative mediums. Visit our Art Crawl webpage!

Date: Friday, May 30, 2008
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Location: Corner of Wayne & Calhoun
Cost: Admission is FREE!

Round up the kids for family fun Thursdays in June! Everyone will want to celebrate summer in the square with stunning live music, amazing kids’ activities, great food and drinks from local restaurants, and more! Plus, kick off this event with the 2nd Annual Balloon Release.

Date: Thursdays, June 5, 12 and 26
Time: 6pm -9pm
Location: Freimann Square, 200 E. Main Street
Cost: Admission is FREE!

This summer, don’t go to the beach ­­— let us bring the beach to you. Wear your sandals and dig your feet in the sand in the middle of Downtown Fort Wayne. Enjoy a hot summer night packed with live reggae music, a tiki bar, sand volleyball, island-inspired cuisine, and island flair!

Date: Saturday, July 26, 2008
Time: 4pm – Midnight
Location: TBD
Cost: Admission: $5.00

HooooWahhhh! Get ready to party on historic Columbia Street as the Big Easy heats up Downtown Fort Wayne. Done New Orleans-style, this event is spiced up with Cajun food, classic cocktails, and great live bands to keep the party going all night long…and don’t forget to bring your own beads!

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2008
Time: 6pm – Midnight
Location: Columbia Street in Downtown Fort Wayne
Cost: $5.00

Boo! Held the weekend before Halloween, this safe family-friendly activity is THE way to celebrate the spookiest day of the year. Young and old alike will be awed, scared, and thrilled by events such as haunted bus tours, the haunted Harrison Corridor, costume parade, and the frighteningly-fun coffin race!

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Time: 4pm – 11pm
Location: Downtown Fort Wayne
Cost: Admission is FREE!

HolidayFest is one of Downtown’s largest annual events. Bringing thousands of people to the Downtown area, HolidayFest is Fort Wayne’s most beloved tradition. Kicking off with the annual lighting of Santa and his reindeer, this event unwraps the holidays with one festive event after another!

Date: Activites begin with the Lighting Ceremonies on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008
Time: Lighting Ceremonies begin at 5:30pm, times vary for other events
Location: Downtown Fort Wayne
Cost: Lighting Ceremonies are is FREE, costs vary depending on venue