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99 Blocks to Live. 99 Blocks to Play. 99 Blocks to Explore.

Advancing Downtown Fort Wayne as the vibrant, urban core of northeast Indiana.

 

 

 

Downtown Fort Wayne: Latest Stories & Features

DTFW’s Spring Break Staycation Guide

Spring has sprung, and so have airline prices. If you’re among the many on a budget this spring break, don’t fret! Staying in town doesn’t mean you have to skip out on any of the fun. Downtown Fort Wayne’s 99 blocks are the perfect destination for a staycation that’s worthy of the memory books.

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Partnership Spotlight: Pontiac Street Market

Pontiac Street Market is a community within a community. It’s not just a place to get your groceries or grab your lunch. The market hosts free events all year round. If all this wasn’t enough, the Pontiac Street Market is now offering free grocery delivery to anyone within the Fort Wayne city limits—making food access even easier, no matter what side of town you live.

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Celebrating 40 Years of the Grand Wayne Center 

This year, the Grand Wayne Convention Center celebrates 40 remarkable years of service. What began in 1985 as a hopeful endeavor by city leaders to give Downtown a “boost,” has since racked up multiple national awards, brightened our cityscape, and brought millions of dollars to the local economy each year.

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Downtown Fort Wayne: Latest News & Press Releases

Upcoming Downtown Fort Wayne Events

  • BuskerFest

    Saturday, May 17, 2025 ┃ 3-9pm: ​BuskerFest returns for its 14th season—filled with family-friendly performances and activities.

  • Lunch on the Square

    Every Thursday, June 6 – August 7, 2025 ┃ 11:30am-1:30pm: Take a break from the office or bring the family down to enjoy lunch at Freimann Square every Thursday!