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! Read More
June 27, 2026 2026 Photo Series: Al Fresco Dining & Rooftop Season A glimpse at outdoor dining season in Downtown Fort Wayne Read More
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 … Read More
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. Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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. … Read More
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! Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
March 2, 2026 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 … Read More
February 24, 2026 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 … Read More
