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

Downtown’s Newest Summer Tradition: Movie Night

Downtown’s Newest Summer Tradition: Movie Night

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Downtown’s Newest Summer Tradition: Movie Night

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!

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2026 Photo Series: Al Fresco Dining & Rooftop Season

2026 Photo Series: Al Fresco Dining & Rooftop Season

A glimpse at outdoor dining season in Downtown Fort Wayne

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Lunch Means More with The League

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 …

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

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.

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What We Learned at IDA’s Place Matters 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 …

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

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Introducing the DTFW Summer Series

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. …

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DTFW’s Festival Guide: Spring & Summer 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!

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Making the Most of Spring in DTFW: A Guide

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 …

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Business Spotlight: illumé Laser & Skin

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 …

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DTFW’s Guide to Breakfast Spots

DTFW’s Guide to Breakfast Spots

If you’re looking to start a regular breakfast routine, Downtown has you covered. Whether you’re looking for a cozy diner to settle into, a grab-n-go option for those hectic …

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Downtown Fort Wayne’s DORA Just Got a Whole Lot Bigger

Downtown Fort Wayne’s DORA Just Got a Whole Lot Bigger

Downtown Fort Wayne is having quite the year. In addition to a 42% expansion of the Downtown district itself, the city just welcomed an upgraded DORA (Designated Outdoor …

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