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Art This Way

Art This Way is bringing a new art experience to Downtown.

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Downtown Fort Wayne Dining

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2025 Annual Report

Learn how Downtown Fort Wayne continues to advance as the vibrant urban core for northeast Indiana.

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Local storytelling, event highlights, and city updates capturing the growth and momentum of Downtown Fort Wayne as a vibrant destination.

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Downtown Fort Wayne's 2026 Fall Festivities Guide

Downtown Fort Wayne's 2026 Fall Festivities Guide

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Celebrating 10 Years of Art This Way and Alex Hall

Celebrating 10 Years of Art This Way and Alex Hall

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8 Unique Arts Experiences Waiting for You in DTFW

8 Unique Arts Experiences Waiting for You in DTFW

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New to Downtown: Businesses Bringing Fresh Energy to DTFW

New to Downtown: Businesses Bringing Fresh Energy to DTFW

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Downtown's Newest Summer Tradition: Night Market

Downtown's Newest Summer Tradition: Night Market

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Downtown’s Newest Summer Tradition: Movie Night

Downtown’s Newest Summer Tradition: Movie Night

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Art This Way Fest Announces The Strumbellas as Friday Festival Headliner

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Contact: Alexandra Hall, Director of Art This Way, 260-417-5925, Alex@DowntownFortWayne.com Preston Wallace, Director of …

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Downtown Fort Wayne Announces Riley Hollenbaugh as Executive Director

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2026 Art This Way Fest Lineup Announced, Celebrating 10 Years of Public Art in Downtown Fort Wayne

2026 Art This Way Fest Lineup Announced, Celebrating 10 Years of Public Art in Downtown Fort Wayne

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Downtown Fort Wayne Launches New Website Built for Its Next Chapter

Downtown Fort Wayne Launches New Website Built for Its Next Chapter

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Fright Night 2026

Encounter something unusually spooky during the return of the 17th annual Fright Night, on Saturday, October 17, 2026.**

HolidayFest featuring Night of Lights

Experience the magic of the holidays in Downtown Fort Wayne with the return of HolidayFest featuring the Night of Lights, presented Downtown Fort Wayne November 25–December 31, 2026.

Holly Shopping

Shop local during Holly Shopping on Small Business Saturday!

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