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What We Brought Home From IDA Toronto
October 15, 2026

What We Brought Home From IDA Toronto

In September, the DTFW team joined 1,300+ downtown leaders in Toronto for the International Downtown Association’s Annual Conference. Here’s what stuck with us.

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Your Guide to Fright Night 2026
October 8, 2026

Your Guide to Fright Night 2026

Fright Night is back for its 17th year on Saturday, October 17. It's free, family-friendly, and full of festive activities that everyone can enjoy—from scare-free story time for …

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Downtown Fort Wayne's 2026 Fall Festivities Guide
September 24, 2026

Downtown Fort Wayne's 2026 Fall Festivities Guide

Cozy up and start planning your favorite fall activities. Here's our guide for fall festivities in Downtown Fort Wayne!

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Celebrating 10 Years of Art This Way and Alex Hall
September 16, 2026

Celebrating 10 Years of Art This Way and Alex Hall

Over the past decade, Art This Way (under the helm of Alex Hall), has breathed new life into our city one blank wall, alley corner, and overlooked facade at a time.

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8 Unique Arts Experiences Waiting for You in DTFW
September 12, 2026

8 Unique Arts Experiences Waiting for You in DTFW

From immersive theatrical experiences to new murals going up in real time, there are so many unique arts experiences to explore. Whether you're looking for a night out, a family …

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New to Downtown: Businesses Bringing Fresh Energy to DTFW
August 28, 2026

New to Downtown: Businesses Bringing Fresh Energy to DTFW

Downtown Fort Wayne has transformed dramatically over the last two decades—from the creation of a state-of-the-art baseball stadium to an expanding riverfront district to all the …

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Downtown's Newest Summer Tradition: Night Market
July 23, 2026

Downtown's Newest Summer Tradition: Night Market

As part of the brand-new DTFW Summer Series, Downtown Fort Wayne is rolling out Night Market, a street market featuring local makers, food, and entertainment!

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Downtown’s Newest Summer Tradition: Movie Night
July 7, 2026

Downtown’s Newest Summer Tradition: Movie Night

As part of the brand-new DTFW Summer Series, Downtown Fort Wayne is rolling out Movie Night, a free outdoor film experience in partnership with Cinema Center!

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2026 Photo Series: Al Fresco Dining & Rooftop Season
June 27, 2026

2026 Photo Series: Al Fresco Dining & Rooftop Season

A glimpse at outdoor dining season in Downtown Fort Wayne

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Lunch Means More with The League
June 18, 2026

Lunch Means More with The League

Lunch on the Square is back for its 18th season—and with it comes the return of the Lunch Means More initiative, where 15% of sales from select food trucks will be donated to this …

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Downtown Fort Wayne’s Expansion Brings Services and Community to Wells Street and Broadway Businesses
June 10, 2026

Downtown Fort Wayne’s Expansion Brings Services and Community to Wells Street and Broadway Businesses

On a snowy Monday morning last winter, Dane Leitch awoke, dreading the piles of snow he’d need to shovel in front of his business.

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What We Learned at IDA’s Place Matters 2026
June 2, 2026

What We Learned at IDA’s Place Matters 2026

This May, members of our team traveled to Madison, Wisconsin for the International Downtown Association (IDA)'s Place Matters conference—and came back energized, challenged, and …

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