February 24, 2026 Downtown Fort Wayne’s DORA Just Got a Whole Lot Bigger Downtown Fort Wayne is having quite the year. In addition to a 42% expansion of the Downtown district itself, the city just welcomed an upgraded DORA (Designated Outdoor … Read More
February 12, 2026 A Bigger, Stronger Downtown Fort Wayne: More on DTFW's Latest Expansion Downtown is officially growing. After years of thoughtful planning and conversations with property owners across the city, Downtown Fort Wayne has expanded by a whopping 42%. We … Read More
February 7, 2026 Unique Reservation-Free Ways to Celebrate Valentine's (and Galentine’s) Weekend in DTFW Whether you're celebrating romance, friendship, or just treating yourself to something special, here's your guide to making amazing Valentine's and Galentine's experiences that … Read More
January 10, 2026 DTFW’s Beauty Guide for 2026 From precision haircuts and permanent makeup to luxury spa treatments and classic barbershop experiences, DTFW is home to some of the most talented beauty professionals in the … Read More
December 24, 2025 2025 Photo Series: Holiday Season A glimpse at holiday season in Downtown Fort Wayne Read More
December 4, 2025 Bartender Spotlight: Victoria Lopez of Mercado For this installment of our Bartender Spotlight series, we head to Mercado. Equally known for their celebrated Mexi-cali fare, Mercado boasts an extensive list of agave spirits … Read More
November 26, 2025 Keeping the Holidays Local With Downtown Fort Wayne’s Gift Card Through DTFW’s Yiftee gift card, giftees can shop at over 45 Downtown retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Here’s why you should consider this local gift card for … Read More
November 13, 2025 Downtown Fort Wayne’s Guide to the 2025 Holiday Season Whether you’re looking for a magical outing with the kids, a fun date night, or a chance to shop local for one-of-a-kind gifts, there’s something for everyone this season. Dive in … Read More
October 22, 2025 DTFW’s Top Takeaways From the 2025 IDA Conference Last month, staff members from the DTFW team attended the International Downtown Association’s 71st Annual Conference & Marketplace in Washington D.C., where they gathered … Read More
October 16, 2025 10 Years of Hobnobben Hobnobben—the region’s only independent film festival—is back, thanks to the good folks at the Fort Wayne Cinema Center. And this year is extra special. Not only did Hobnobben … Read More
October 2, 2025 Downtown Fort Wayne’s 2025 Fall Festivities Guide Cozy up and start planning your favorite fall activities. Here’s our guide for fall festivities in Downtown Fort Wayne! Read More
September 18, 2025 Bartender Spotlight: Ryce Warren of Conner’s Rooftop For this installment of our Bartender Spotlight series, we head to Conner’s Rooftop—the perfect retreat for those looking to enjoy some views with their vermouth. We chatted with … Read More
