Plan Your Year Downtown
Explore Downtown Fort Wayne’s signature hosted events across the full year, from winter celebrations and summer traditions to favorite fall and holiday experiences.
January through December
Join us for a celebration of the people, places, and partnerships that make Downtown Fort Wayne a great place to live, work, and play. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. This event is free, but space is limited, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible.
Mark your calendars for our next Ladies Night Out on August 13! Enjoy a fun evening of shopping, dining, and deals during Ladies Night Out throughout the #DTFW district—with an optional shuttle to take you around town.
Created as a refreshing way to reset your week, The Monday Lunch Club offers a relaxed atmosphere for Downtown’s working professionals and residents. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated public space featuring rotating food trucks, light entertainment, and more. It’s designed to complement—not compete with—local brick-and-mortar restaurants.
Lunch on the Square—now part of the DTFW Summer Series—returns for its 18th season in Downtown Fort Wayne. Take a break from the office or bring the family down to enjoy lunch at Freimann Square between 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM on select Thursdays beginning Thursday, June 4, and continuing through Thursday, July 30.
The DTFW Summer Series—presented by Drive & Shine and Downtown Fort Wayne— is packed with summer fun for everyone, featuring the return of Lunch on the Square and two NEW exciting events: Movie Night and a Night Market.
The DTFW Summer Series—presented by Drive & Shine and Downtown Fort Wayne—is packed with summer fun for everyone, featuring the return of Lunch on the Square and two NEW exciting events: Movie Night and a Night Market.
Created as a refreshing way to reset your week, The Monday Lunch Club offers a relaxed atmosphere for Downtown’s working professionals and residents. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated public space featuring outdoor seating, murals, rotating food trucks, live music, interactive games, a weekly putt-in-one contest, and more.
Encounter something unusually spooky during the return of the 17th annual Fright Night, on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
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.