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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 with other urban leaders to discuss trends, challenges, and solutions seen in cities across the globe. Here are their top takeaways!
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 receive a record amount of film submissions, but it’s celebrating its 10 year anniversary.
Cozy up and start planning your favorite fall activities. Here’s our guide for fall festivities in Downtown Fort Wayne!
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 Ryce Warren about some of her favorite spirits, cocktails, and more.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Art This Way, a program of Downtown Fort Wayne, is pleased to announce that local and regional muralists Brandon Coley, Natalie Fetzer, Carly Mitchell, Mitchell Egly, and Jon Mendelson will be installing
For the third installment of our Chef Spotlight series, we head to JK’s to learn more about Chef Nina’s signature style, and to get to know the woman behind the apron.
Welcoming Week Fort Wayne is a multi-event, multicultural celebration that spans multiple days this September—thanks to Amani Family Services, dedicated volunteers, and community-conscious partners. And it’s all about building connections: Connections between neighbors. Connections between people and resources. And connections between newcomers and welcomers.
If you head west down Berry, you’ll eventually find yourself in a quiet little corner of DTFW, full of breathtaking historic buildings and striking churches. One of those buildings is the Westberry Apartments building—a 75-year-old high-rise that’s been a Downtown landmark since before the term “mixed-use space” became a buzzword. Here’s everything you need to know about the Westberry Apartment building and its tenants!
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Art This Way, a program of Downtown Fort Wayne, is pleased to announce that local and regional muralists Brandon Coley, Natalie Fetzer, Carly Mitchell, Mitchell Egly, and Jon Mendelson will be installing
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Mondays in September are about to get much livelier in Downtown Fort Wayne with the launch of The Monday Lunch Club, presented by Downtown Fort Wayne. This weekly event will take
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Downtown Fort Wayne and Art This Way are pleased to announce a new large-scale mural installation by local artist Julie Wall, set to debut soon at The Riverfront at Promenade Park. The
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Downtown Fort Wayne is thrilled to announce the return of its spookiest tradition, Fright Night, presented by ProFed Credit Union, taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Now in its 16th year,
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 ┃ 5:45-8pm: Celebrate the season with Downtown Fort Wayne's longstanding holiday tradition—with the iconic lighting of Santa and His Reindeer, the Merry Christmas Wreath, and many more festive happenings.
Saturday, November 29, 2025 ┃ 11am-7pm: Shop local during Small Business Saturday—exploring unique shops and pop-up markets within our 99-block district and surrounding Broadway, Main Street, and Wells Street Corridors.
