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

New to Downtown: Businesses Bringing Fresh Energy to DTFW

Downtown's Newest Summer Tradition: Night Market

Downtown’s Newest Summer Tradition: Movie Night

August 28, 2026

New to Downtown: Businesses Bringing Fresh Energy to DTFW

Downtown Fort Wayne has transformed dramatically over the last two decades—from the creation of a state-of-the-art baseball stadium to an expanding riverfront district to all the …

July 23, 2026

Downtown's Newest Summer Tradition: Night Market

As part of the brand-new DTFW Summer Series, Downtown Fort Wayne is rolling out Night Market, a street market featuring local makers, food, and entertainment!

July 7, 2026

Downtown’s Newest Summer Tradition: Movie Night

As part of the brand-new DTFW Summer Series, Downtown Fort Wayne is rolling out Movie Night, a free outdoor film experience in partnership with Cinema Center!

June 27, 2026

2026 Photo Series: Al Fresco Dining & Rooftop Season

A glimpse at outdoor dining season in Downtown Fort Wayne

June 18, 2026

Lunch Means More with The League

Lunch on the Square is back for its 18th season—and with it comes the return of the Lunch Means More initiative, where 15% of sales from select food trucks will be donated to this …

June 10, 2026

Downtown Fort Wayne’s Expansion Brings Services and Community to Wells Street and Broadway Businesses

On a snowy Monday morning last winter, Dane Leitch awoke, dreading the piles of snow he’d need to shovel in front of his business.

June 2, 2026

What We Learned at IDA’s Place Matters 2026

This May, members of our team traveled to Madison, Wisconsin for the International Downtown Association (IDA)'s Place Matters conference—and came back energized, challenged, and …

May 27, 2026

Still Making Waves: A Guide + Case for Middle Waves 2026

Middle Waves returns to Headwaters Park with a lineup spanning indie pop, pop-punk, regional Mexican, and experimental rock. Here's why the festival still matters — and why …

May 18, 2026

Introducing the DTFW Summer Series

Say hello to the DTFW Summer Series! In 2026, DTFW is bringing back a beloved Downtown tradition, and introducing two exciting new experiences as part of this new event series. …

April 28, 2026

DTFW’s Festival Guide: Spring & Summer 2026

Check out DTFW’s spring and summer festival guide, and don’t forget to save the dates!

April 15, 2026

Making the Most of Spring in DTFW: A Guide

As the days get longer, so does the list of ways you can get outside in Downtown Fort Wayne. From riverfront mornings to ballpark nights, DTFW’s spring calendar is stacked with …

March 19, 2026

Business Spotlight: illumé Laser & Skin

With locations already established in Angola and Middlebury, illumé has brought its full suite of aesthetic and wellness services to the heart of DTFW. We sat down with owner and …