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HolidayFest Featuring the Night of Lights Kicks Off the Holiday Season in Downtown Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – HolidayFest featuring the Night of Lights, presented by Lutheran Health Network and Downtown Fort Wayne, returns November 26 – December 31, 2025. This festive …

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Live Large. Shop Small. Where Local Lives: Holly Shopping Returns on Small Business Saturday in Downtown Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Shop local during Holly Shopping, presented by ProFed Credit Union and Downtown Fort Wayne, on Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025.

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Downtown Fort Wayne and Art This Way Announce a Group of Artists Will Install Murals at 222 Pearl Street

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 …

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The Monday Lunch Club launches this September in Downtown Fort Wayne

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.

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Downtown Fort Wayne, Art This Way, and Barrett Realty Investments invite the public to celebrate a new mural at The Riverfront at Promenade Park

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 …

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Downtown Fort Wayne Prepares for 2025 Fright Night

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, …

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Downtown Fort Wayne Files Reauthorization Petition for a 10-year Renewal of the Economic Improvement District

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Downtown Fort Wayne filed a petition necessary to reauthorize its Economic Improvement District (EID) for another 10-year term. The filing of the petition marks …

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Public Art Commission seeks artist for light sculpture

Public Art Commission seeks artist for light sculpture

The Fort Wayne Public Art Commission is inviting light designers and artists from the region and around the world to submit qualifications to create a light sculpture that will be …

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Celebrate Father’s Day with the Downtown Favorites gift box!

Celebrate Father’s Day with the Downtown Favorites gift box!

A little box with big heart, the Downtown Favorites gift box celebrates our community by showcasing local makers and small businesses that bring Downtown Fort Wayne to …

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Lunch on the Square returns for the 17th season, fourth season of the Lunch Means More initiative in Downtown Fort Wayne

Lunch on the Square returns for the 17th season, fourth season of the Lunch Means More initiative in Downtown Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Lunch on the Square, presented by Downtown Fort Wayne, returns for ten weeks this summer for its 17th season in Downtown Fort Wayne. Take a break from the …

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BuskerFest returns to Downtown Fort Wayne for its 14th season with circus-themed entertainment and inclusive experiences

BuskerFest returns to Downtown Fort Wayne for its 14th season with circus-themed entertainment and inclusive experiences

FORT WAYNE, Ind.–Downtown Fort Wayne will come alive with vibrant street performances on Saturday, May 17, 2025, as BuskerFest, presented by Downtown Fort Wayne and Centier Bank, …

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Downtown Fort Wayne launches outdoor alley seating pilot to support Broadway Art District’s First Fridays!

Downtown Fort Wayne launches outdoor alley seating pilot to support Broadway Art District’s First Fridays!

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Downtown Fort Wayne is excited to announce a new outdoor seating pilot project along the Broadway corridor. This initiative is designed to support the Broadway …

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