Lights of Love Memorial November20th-30thParkviewField1301EwingStThroughtheLightsofLoveMemorial,youcanrememberyourlovedonethisholidayseasonbypurchasingamemorialtobedisplayedonthevideoboardatParkviewField.AllproceedsbenefitErin’sHouseforGrievingChildren.(260)482-6400parkviewfield.com|erinshouse.org

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas November12th,17th-19thFortWayneCivicTheateratArtsUnitedCenter303EMainStF-Sat8:00pm,Sun2:00pm$30/Adults,$25/Seniors,$17/ages23&UnderBasedonthehitmovie,themusical“WhiteChristmas”comesaliveonstagefeaturing17IrvingBerlinclassics.(260)424-5220fwcivic.org

Christmas On Broadway Friday,November17thBroadwayPlaza,BroadwayatBeaverAvenue2900Broadway5:30pmFreeSantaandMrs.Claus,livereindeer,holidaybeverages,cookies,PolarExpresstrainrideandholidaymusic.ChristmasTreelightingandfireworkspromptlyat6:00pm.Arriveearlyasoff-streetparkingislimitedandheavytrafficisexpected.SponsoredbyShine&Hardin,LLP,ABC21,103.9SunnyFM,FrontierCommunications,LakeCityBank,St.JosephHospital,PrairieFarms,TrinityEnglishLutheranChurch,AssociatedBuildersandContractors,MudrackTreeServices,andDowntownImprovementDistrict.(260)745-1970

Headwaters Park Outdoor Ice Skating Rink OpensNovember18thHeadwatersPark333SClintonStHoursVary$3/Childrenunder14,$5/14andover,$2/Skaterental

EnjoytheoutdooriceskatingrinkinHeadwatersPark,DowntownFortWaynebeginningits15thseasonwithkid’sfreeskatedayeveryWednesdayforchildrenunder14(beginningNovember18that11:00am)(260)422-7625

Holiday Window Decorating Contest November22nd-December11thDowntownFortWayneFreeThetraditionofstoresandbusinessesdecoratingtheirwindowsfortheholidayscontinues!Thisyear’sthemeis“WalkinginaWindowWonderland”.EnjoyastrollthroughDowntownandasyoucheckoutthebeautifulandcreativewindowdisplays.MakesuretovoteforyourfavoriteatFacebook.com/DowntownFortWayne.(260)420-3266DowntownFortWayne.com

Garden In Lights November22nd-January7thFoellinger-FreimannBotanicalConservatory1100SCalhounStHolidayHoursVary$5/Adults,$3/Childrenages3-17We’vedecoratedallthroughthegardens,indoorsandout.EnjoybeautifulpoinsettiasandlightsfromtheAtriumtotheDesert,alongwiththeSnowDaystheme,butdon’tmissouroutdoorTerracedisplayoflightandsynchronizedholidaymusic,especiallyeffectiveduringoureveninghours,onThursdayandFridaynights,forfiveweeksbetweenThanksgivingandChristmas.Thegardensarelovelythroughouttheholidaysandprovideatremendousbackdropforfamilyphotos,out-of-townguestentertainment,greatconversations,andevenmarriageproposals!MakethemostofyourvisitasyouenjoyoneofFortWayne’streasuredresourcesforbeautyandrelaxation.Ourgiftshopwillalsobeopenduringpublichoursforholidayshopping.SponsoredbyPBS39,theWilsonFoundation,andMajic95.1FM.(260)427-6440fortwayneparks.org

Snow Days Garden Exhibit November22nd-January7thFoellinger-FreimannBotanicalConservatory1100SCalhounStHolidayHoursVary$5/Adults,$3/Childrenages3-17Doyourememberwhenschoolwascanceledbecauseofunexpectedwinterweather?Snowdayswereasurprise,abreakinroutine,aninvitationtoplay.IntheConservatory’sholidayimagination,snowkidsgooutforsnowballfightsandfortswhilesnowmomsbakecookiesandpreparehotchocolate.Snowangelsmarkthespotwherefamiliesspenttimetogether.Fishing,skating,sledding,andotheractivitiesfilltheday.Aftersunset,thelightlingers,bouncingoffthatwhiteblanketofsnow.Wetmufflersaredriedbythefireandeveryonerecountstheirtalesofthedayoverasupperofsoupandcheesetoasties.Thenit’sofftobed...becausetheremightbeschoolagaintomorrow.SponsoredbyWAJIMajic95.1,theWilsonFoundation,andPBS39.(260)427-6440

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Embassy Holiday Windows November22nd-December31stEmbassyTheatre125WJeffersonBlvdFreeEnjoythetraditionallyanimatedwindowsalongHarrisonStreetattheEmbassyTheatre.(260)424-5665fwembassytheatre.org

Festival of Trees November22nd-November29thEmbassyTheatre125WJeffersonBlvdTimesvarybyday$8/Adults,$4/Childrenages12&underLobbiesoftheEmbassyTheatreandIndianaHotelaretransformedintoawonderlandofChristmastreesunderthethemeof“SilverBells.”Thisyearmarksthefestival’s33rdcelebration.(260)424-5665fwembassytheatre.org

Santa & Mrs. Claus at 1st Source Bank Wednesday,November22nd1stSourceBank200EMainSt4:00pm-6:30pmStopbyforatreatandvisitMr.&Mrs.Claus.(260)420-2427

Santa at the Train Station Wednesday,November22ndBakerStreetTrainStation221WestBakerSt4:00pm-8:30pmFree CometotheBakerStreetTrainStationandvisitwithSanta!He’sbringingoneofhisreindeerwithhimtoo!Enjoyhotchocolate,punchandcookiesandcraftsforthekids!Afreewilldonationofcannedgoodsand/orcashwillbetakenforCommunityHarvestFoodBank.

Santa’s Workshop Wednesday,November22ndFortWayneParks&RecreationCommunityCenter233WMainSt4:30pm-7:30pmFree StartyourDowntowncelebrationattheCommunityCenterwithfreeholidayactivitiesforthekids.Therewillbecraftsrefreshmentsandmovies.Donateaneworgentlyusedbeartothe“DisorderlyBearDen”andbeenteredintoadrawingtowinagiantelfbear.Kidscanshopforinexpensiveholidaygiftsfor$4orlessattheNorthPoleStop-n-Shop.MomandDadcanshoptoo,ourCommunityCenterpatronshavebeencraftingholidayitemstosellintheCrafter’sCorner.Finally,checkoutthelightdisplayontheCommunityCenterroofwhenweturnonthelightsat5:55pm.(260)427-6465fortwayneparks.org

Warm up at Night of Lights: Create a Scarf Wednesday,November22ndACPLTeenDepartment900LibraryPlaza5:00pmFreeStaywarmatNightofLightsbymakingacozyno-sewfleecescarf.Oneperperson,whilesupplieslast.PleasecomeintotheTEENDepartment.(260)421-1255acpl.info

Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights Wednesday,November22ndAuntMillie’sBakeries350PearlSt5:00pm-6:30pmFreeStartyoureveningwithAuntMillie’sCarolersandspreadsomeChristmascheer.Whileyou’rehere,warmupwithsomefreeciderandsampleAuntMillie’sCranberryAppleSwirlbread!Countdownwithusaswelightthebreathtakingdisplayof“AuntMillie’sNorthernLights”at5:50pm.(260)424-8245

Cathedral Books & Gifts Wednesday,November22ndCathedralBooks&Gifts915SClintonSt

5:00pm-9:00pmFreeHotWassail&Cookies!Enjoyyourrefreshmentswhilebrowsingourgreatselectionofgiftslikehomedécor,nativities,adventwreaths,ornaments,jewelryandmuchmore!20%offyourentirepurchasefrom5:00pm-9:00pm.(260)399-1442

Wells Fargo Presents: Holiday Music and More on the Plaza Wednesday,November22ndI&MPowerCenterPlazaCornerofWayneStandCalhounSt5:00pm-6:00pmandimmediatelyfollowingthelightingceremonyattheI&MPowerCenterPlazaHolidaymusic,ledbyacclaimedvocalist,ReneeGonzales,andatalentedgroupofmusicianswillopentheeveningontheplaza.Singalong,dancealongorjustlistenasnightfallushersinalltheexcitingsights,soundsandactivitiesoftheseason.TheWellsFargoStagecoachwillbeonhandforphotoopportunitiesinandaroundthestagecoach,creatingtheperfectframeworkofearliertimeswheneveryoneeagerlyawaitedthearrivaloftheStagecoachfilledwithpackagesofholidaymagic.Theholidaydisplaylightingwilltakeplaceat7:00pm.

Holiday Kick-Off Party at the Botanical Gardens Wednesday,November22ndFoellinger-FreimannBotanicalConservatory1100SCalhounSt5:00pm-9:00pm$5/Adult,$3/Childrenages3-17Enjoyhotchocolateandacookie,meetMrs.ClausandgetafreephotowithSanta.YoucanalsomeettwolivereindeerthatknowallabouttheNorthPole.Thegardensarealldecoratedfortheholidays,andyouwon’twanttomisstheanimatedlightshowoutdoors.BesuretoparticipateintheFortWayneDowntownLightingCeremonyeitherbeforeorafteryourvisittoourbeautifulholidaygardenanddisplay.(260)427-6440botanicalconservatory.org

Hot Beverages on the Market Wednesday,November22ndTheHistoryCenter302EBerryStJustbehindHistoryCenter5:00pm-9:00pm

AftercheckingouttheFestivalofGingerbread,enjoyhotbeveragesservedontheBarrStreetMarket,presentedbyArchandTheHistoryCenter.(260)426-2882fwhistorycenter.com

Lighting Night at the History Center HistoryCenterWednesday,November22nd302EBerrySt5:30pmTheFestivalofGingerbreadattheHistoryCenterkicksoffits“specialevents”onNovember22-NightofLights.DuringtheNightofLights,visitorscangetasneakpeekatthehandiworkofgingerbreadcreatorsfrom3:00pmto9pm.Admissionisonly$3personatthedoorforNightofLights.At5:30pm,joinuswhentheHistoryCenter’sturretwillbelitwithspecialholidaycolorsofredandgreen.(260)426-2882fwhistorycenter.com

Cookies and Hot Cocoa with Santa and Holiday Window Lighting Wednesday,November22ndSalinBank110WMainSt5:30pm-6:45pmFreeSalinBankhasCookiesandCocoawithSanta.Holidaywindowswillbelightingat6:05pm.

PNC Bank Santa Lighting Celebration with Voices of Unity Wednesday,November22ndPNCBankParkinglotatCalhounStandMainSt5:30pm-7:30pmFree

ComeearlytojoinVoicesofUnitysingingholidaytunes,sitinSanta’slaptotellhimyourwishesandthenstaytoseeFortWayne’sbiggestandbrightestholidaydisplaycometolife.Theclassic“SantaandReindeer”willbrightentheskyat6:20pm.

Christ Child Festival Nativity Lighting Wednesday,November22ndRossBuildingWMain&MaidenLn5:45pmFreeAlightednativityhungontheeastsideoftheRossbuildingfortheseason.

Grand Wayne Convention Center Holiday Open House Wednesday,November22ndGrandWayneConventionCenter120WJeffersonBlvd5:50pm-8:00pmFreeGatherthefamilyforajollygoodtimeattheGrandWayneCenter’sHolidayOpenHouseduringtheNightofLights.EntertainmentincludesFaithinMotionDancers,AllenCountyPublicLibraryChildren’sDepartmentholidaycrafts,ThePhil’sYouthConcertandSymphonyOrchestras,andcomplimentarypunchandcookieswithMrs.Claus.FREEfamilyfuntokick-offyourholidayseason.

Merry Craft Making Wednesday,November22ndACPLattheGrandWayne120WJeffersonBlvd6:00pm-8:00pmFreeJointheChildren’sServicesDepartmentfromtheMainLibraryattheGrandWayneConventionCenterforsomeMerrycraft-making.We’llhaveavarietyofmakeandtakecraftsforyoutocreate.Joinusfrom6:00pmto8:00pm.(260)421-1220acpl.info

Cocoa and Carols Wednesday,November22ndAllenCountyCourthouse715SCalhounSt

6:30pm-7:30pmWarmupwithHotCocoawhileenjoyingtheFortWayneChildren’sChoirChristmasCarols.(260)449-4246allencountycourthouse.org|fwcchoir.org

Ash Brokerage Holiday Facade Lighting Wednesday,November22ndAshBrokerage6:40pmFreeEnterInfoHere.

I&M Merry Christmas Wreath Lighting on the Plaza Wednesday,November22ndIndianaMichiganPowerCenterPlaza110EWayneSt7:00pmFreeIndianaMichiganPower(I&M)isproudtodisplayandlightthe“MerryChristmas”wreathwhichmadeitsdebutontheoriginalWolf&DessauerdepartmentstoreatthecornerofCalhounandWashingtonin1937.In2008,thewreathreceivedafreshcoatofpaintandall8,500lightbulbswerereplacedwithenergy-efficientLEDbulbsgivingitawarmer,crisperglow.Wehopeyouandyourfamilymemberswilljoinusaswecelebratethe30thyearofsharingthiscommunitygemduringthisholidayseason.1(800)311-4634

Ringing of the Bells Wednesday,November22ndDowntownFortWayne7:30pmFreeListenasyouwalktowatchthefireworksatParkviewFieldandyouwillhearbellsandcarillonsfromtheAllenCountyPublicLibrary,EmmanuelLutheran,FirstPresbyterian,FirstWayneUnitedMethodist,PlymouthCongregational,StJohn'sLutheran,StMary'sCatholic,TrinityEnglishLutheran,andTrinityEpiscopalringinunitymarkingthebeginningoftheHolidaysDowntown!(260)426-7421

Parkview Field Holiday Fireworks Wednesday,November22ndParkviewField1301EwingSt7:45pmFreeTheDowntownskylinewilllightupwithafireworksdisplaysettosomeofyourfavoriteholidaymusic.VisitorswillalsobeabletotakeintheErin’sHouse“LightsofLove”luminarydisplay.StrollParkviewField’sconcourseandtakeintheholidayatmosphere,includingtheTinCaps24-footChristmastree.Hotbeveragesandholidaysnackswillbeavailable.Admissionisfree.(260)482-6400tincaps.com|parkviewfield.com

Galloping Gobbler 4 Miler Thursday,November23rdStartsatUniversityofSaintFrancisMainCampus8:30amRegistrationrequired4Mileholiday-themedraceinsupportofTheHistoryCenter.VeepRaces.com

“White Christmas” Movie Screening November23rd,ThanksgivingDayEmbassyTheatre125WJeffersonBlvd5:00pm$8/Adults,$4/Childrenages12&underAnewadditiontoFestivalofTrees!IrvingBerlin’sclassicholidayfilm“WhiteChristmas.”MovieadmissionincludesFestivalofTrees.(260)424-5665fwembassytheatre.org

Festival of Gingerbread November24th-December10thTheHistoryCenter302EBerryStMonday-Thursday,9:00am-5:00pmFriday&Saturday,9:00am-8:00pmSunday,12:00pm-5:00pm

AdmissionratesapplySinceitsinceptionin1985,theFestivalofGingerbreadhasbecomeoneofourcommunity’spremierholidaytraditionsandthebestattendedeventattheHistoryCenter.Eachseasonover100tastycreationsadorntheHistoryCenter’sexhibitionhall,theShieldsRoom,nowrestoredtoitsoriginalhighVictorianstyleandgrandeur.Competitivecategoriesforthegingerbreadcreationsrangefromlower-elementaryschoolclassestoprofessionalculinaryartists.(260)426-2882fwhistorycenter.com

Breakfast with Santa November24th-26thEmbassyTheatre125WJeffersonBlvd9:30am-11:30am$15perperson,includesearlyadmissionintoFestivalofTreesSing-alongwithSantaClausandstorytimewithMrs.ClausintheEmbassyTheatre’sballroom.BreakfastprovidedbyMcDonald’sand3RiversFederalCreditUnion.(260)424-5665fwembassytheatre.org

Festival of Trains November24th-26thScienceCentral1950NClintonStreetFriday,November24th10:00am-5:00pmSaturday,November25th10:00am-5:00pmSunday,November26th12:00pm-5:00pmIncludedwithadmissionof$9/AdultsandChildrenover2JoinScienceCentralforthe17thAnnualFestivalofTrains.Trainenthusiastsofallagesareinvitedtoobservemodeltrainsetsinaction,demonstratedbylocalmodeltraingroups.(260)424-2400sciencecentral.org

Holly Trolley Shopping Saturday,November25thDowntownFortWayneDowntown11:00am-5:00pmFreeHollyTrolleyShoppingreturnsonNational“ShopSmallSaturday,”November25th,from11:00am-5:00pmwithtrolleysconnectingyoutomorethan60uniqueshops,galleries,restaurantsandattractionsinandaroundDowntownFortWayne!HollyTrolleyisn’tjustashoppingtripit’saretailexperienceyoucanlookforwardto!(260)420-3266hollytrolleydowntown.com

Joyeux Noel - A Festive French Christmas Saturday,November25thTheOldFort-HistoricFortWayne1201SpyRunAve11:00am-5:00pmFree,DonationsareacceptedCelebrateJoyeuxNoelaFrenchChristmas.Artisanswithhistorichandartsandgiftsavailableforsale,Englishdancers,aFrenchChoir,bakesale,lightrefreshmentsforsale,andvisitwithPereNoel.Children’sactivitiesintheFort,andrefreshmentsavailableattheBakeSale.Admissionisfree.(260)437-2836oldfortwayne.org

Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Community Center Craft Collections Saturday,November25thFortWayneParks&RecreationCommunityCenter233WMainSt11:00am-5:00pmFreeTheDowntownImprovementDistrictwillsponsortheHollyTrolleyShoppingDay,November25th,11:00am-5:00pm.Downtownshoppingwillbemadeeasieronthisdaywithfreetrolleyridesalongtheroute.InconjunctionwiththeHollyTrolley,theCommunityCenterwillhostacraftshow.Kids14andundercancomeinandmakeChristmasornamentsanddecorateChristmascookiesfrom12:30pm-3:30pm.YoucanalsowarmupwithsomegreatcuisineprovidedbysomeofFortWayne’sfoodtruckswhichwillbeinourparkinglot.ForvendorinformationcontactMaryWagner-Stockman,427-6461fortwayneparks.org(260)427-6466

Creative Crafts to Make and Take Saturday,November25thAllenCountyPublicLibraryChildren’sServices900LibraryPlaza2:00pm-4:00pmFreeFeellikebeingcreativewithyourgiftsthisyear?CometoChildren’sServicesattheMainLibraryfrom2:00pm-4:00pmandcreatewithus!

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Tots & Trees Day at Festival of Trees Monday,November27thEmbassyTheatre125WJeffersonBlvd9:00am-1:00pm$8/Adults,$4/Childrenages12andunderOpentoallageswithroomforstrollers!Enjoytheanimatedshort“TheGrinchWhoStoleChristmas”onthebigscreenat10:00am,11:00am,Noon,and1:00pm.(260)424-5665fwembassytheatre.org

Fort Wayne Children’s Choir Community Sing-Along Monday,November27thEmbassyTheatre125WJeffersonBlvd5:00pm-9:00pm,Performanceat6:30pm$8adults,$4childrenages12&underJoinFortWayneChildren’sChoirat6:30pmforacommunitysing-along.(260)424-5665fwembassytheatre.org

Kingston Senior Day Tuesday,November28thEmbassyTheatre125WJeffersonBlvd9:00am-1:00pm$8/Adults,$4/Childrenages12&underOpentothepublicwithspecialactivitiesforseniors.SponsoredbyKingstonHealthcare.(260)424-5665fwembassytheatre.org

The Nutcracker December1st-December10thArtsUnitedCenter303EMainSt

Friday,December1st7:30pmSaturday,December2nd2:30pmand7:30pmSunday,December3rd2:30pmTuesday,December5th7:30pmFriday,December8th7:30pmSaturday,December9th2:30pmand7:30pmSunday,December10th2:30pmTicketsstartat$17ExperiencethemagicofthisFortWayneholidaytradition!JoinClaraandherNutcrackeronChristmasEve-afamilyparty,anepicbattlewiththeMouseKingandhisarmyandabeautifuljourneythroughtheKingdomoftheSweets!(260)484-9646fortwayneballet.org

Visit with St. Nicholas Saturday,December2nd,2017CathedralBooks&Gifts915SClintonStreet10:00am-4:00pmFreeBringyourchildrentomeetSt.Nicholas,havetheirpicturetaken&receiveasmallgift.

Santa & The Reindeer December2nd,9th,and16thFoellinger-FreimannBotanicalConservatory1100SCalhounStreet12:00pm-4:00pm$5/Adult,$3/Childrenages3-17SantaandtwoofthisreindeerwillgreetthechildrenwhileMomandDadtakepicturestocapturethemoment.ExploretheConservatorywhileit’sdoneupinthefunholidaythemeof“SnowDays”,reminiscentofthepleasuresofwinterdaysfreefromschool.(260)422-6440fortwayneparks.org

Holiday Light Tour Thursday,December4thFortWayneParksandRecreationsCommunityCenter233WMainSt4:00pm-8:00pm$11SeesomeofthemostbeautifulholidaylightdisplaysinFortWaynefromthecomfortofamotorcoach.We’lldothedrivingsoyoucanenjoythescenery.AvisittoTheUniversityofSt.FrancisChristmasattheCastleandadrivethroughTheFantasyofLightsinFrankeParkarebothontheevening’sitinerary!Wewillboardbusesat4:15pmandreturntotheCommunityCenteratapproximately8:00pm.ThiseveningissponsoredbyBrookdaleFortWayne.Registrationdeadline:November27th.

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$1 Night: Snow Days Concert Thursday,December7thFoellinger-FreimannBotanicalConservatory1100SCalhounSt6:00pm-7:00pm$1perpersonages2&upExperienceourSnowDaysexhibitwithacrystallinenightofmusicfromanup-and-cominglocalFolk/Americanaband:Elle/theRemnant.Theybringholidayfavoritesandoriginalpiecesinspiredbyliterature,life,andthestrugglewithin.Thishappenstobe$1Night,soyoucandropintovisitthegardens,5:00pm-8:00pm,forjust$1admissionpriceandtakeintheconcertaswell.Noreservationsrequired.ConcertincludedwithConservatoryadmission.WevalidateparkingticketsfromtheCivicCenterParkingGarageforfreeparking;streetmetersarefreeafter5:00pm.(260)427-6440fortwayneparks.org

Holiday Fun Friday,December8thFortWayneParksandRecreationsCommunityCenter233WMainSt9:00am$14It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we want you to celebrate with us! You’ll make holiday crafts that you can give as Christmas gifts, play some fun games, and enjoy Santa’s favorite treat . . . milk and cookies . . before you leave! Registration deadline: December 1st. (260)427-6460fortwayneparks.org

"Charlie Brown Christmas" December8th-17thFirstPresbyterianTheatre303EWayneStreetDecember8th-17th7:00pm&2:00pm$20/$15Yougrewuponthisclassic,nowenjoyitliveonstage!(260)422-4226fortwayneyoutheatre.org

Jingle Bell Jazz Friday,December8thC2GMusicHall323WBakerStDecember8th7:30pm$20Advanceand$25AttheDoorIt’sthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear!Hearyourholidayfavoritesinpopandvocaljazzstyles.Regardlessoftheweatheroutside,themusicinsidewillbedelightful.(260)436-8080heartlandsings.org

Holiday Pops December8th,9th,16thEmbassyTheatre125WJeffersonBlvdFriday,December8th7:30pmSaturday,December9th&16th2:00pm&7:30pmTicketsStartat$29Anall-newHolidayPopsfeaturingafullorchestra,seasonalmusic,the“HolidayPopsChorale”,BroadwaystarMikeEldred,andspectacularimmersivelightingandmultimediavisualeffectsthatwillcreateawarmwinterglowintheEmbassyTheatre.(260)481-0764fwphil.org

Fort Wayne City of Churches Tour Friday,December9thVariouslocations6:00pm-10:00pm2ndAnnualCityofChurchesTour.Seventeenchurcheswillopentheirsanctuariesforalltoexploretheirarchitectureandhistory.FeelfreetotakephotosofthebeautifulChristmasdecorations.Musicandrefreshmentswillbeprovided.Seeoneorseeall!WheelchairAccessible.(260)579-0447facebook.com/citychurches

Gingerbread Pursuit 4 Miler Saturday,December9thStartsatCinemaCenterSaturday,December9th8:30amRegistrationRequired

4Mileholiday-themedraceinsupportofTheHistoryCenter.AwardsandrefreshmentswillbeintherotundaoftheCourthousefollowingtheevent.VeepRaces.com

Suzuki Strings Holiday Concert Sunday,December10thFoellinger-FreimannBotanicalConservatory1100SCalhounSt2:00pm-2:45pm$5/Adult,$3/Childrenages3-17VisittheConservatorygardensandenjoythisspecialconcertofferedbytheaccomplishedstudentsofFortWayneSuzuki.Childrenages4to18willplayfolksongs,classicalmelodies,andholidayfavoritesonviolinandcello.TheSuzukiMethodofinstruction,alsoknownasthe“mothertonguemethod,”isbasedonthepremisethatmusicislearnedlikealanguage:childrenfirsthearthemusicandthenlearntoreadandwriteit.Childrendeveloptheabilityto“speak”musiclikealanguageandareabletoplaydozensofsongsbymemory.YoucanhearforyourselftheresultsaslocalSuzukistudentsplaymusicwithholidayearappeal.(260)427-6440botanicalconservatory.org

50+ Holiday Dinner & Light Tour Monday,December11thFortWayneParksandRecreationsCommunityCenter233WMainSt5:30pm$14Reserveyourplacetodayfortheannual50+HolidayDinnerandLightTour.Theeveningbeginsat5:30pmwithadeliciousdinnerandholidaymusic.TheeveningwillalsoincludeentertainmentfromourveryownAlleyKatsdancingtroupe!Wewillthenboardthebuses(ExcursionTravel)andtakeoffonourplannedrouteofDowntownFortWayne’sfinestChristmaslightdisplaysandTheFantasyofLightsatFrankePark.ThiseventissponsoredbyAmericanSeniorCommunities.PaidreservationsarerequiredbyDecember4th.Spaceislimitedto190people,sopleaseregisterearly.(260)427-6460fortwayneparks.org

Messiah by Candlelight December14th-15thFirstWayneStreetUMC300EWayneSt7:30pm$35andup

Handel'smostrecognizableandreveredmasterpieceisperformedtothewarmglowofcandlelightinthemostluminousofsettings.Experiencethe"Hallelujah"Chorusandotherunforgettablefavoritesinaholidayexperienceyou'llneverforget.(260)481-0764fwphil.org

Heartland Sings: The Spirit of Christmas December15th-17thAllenCountyCourthouse715SCalhounStDecember15th,7:30pmDecember17th,2:00pm$20Advanceand$25AttheDoorWiththecooperationoftheAllenCountyCourthousePreservationTrustandtheAllenCountyCommissioners,HeartlandSingspresentsmusicoftheseasoninthestunningBeaux-ArtsCourthouseRotunda.GetintothespiritofChristmasataconcertwherebeautifulacousticsandarchitecturecombine.(260)436-8080heartlandsings.org

Holiday Luncheon Monday,December18thFortWayneParksandRecreationsCommunityCenter233WMainSt11:30am$11Bringafriendortwoandjoinusforthisluncheon.Thethemeis“CandyCaneChristmas”socomepreparedwithyourChristmasattire.We’llbeginservingat11:30am,butyouareinvitedtocomeearlierandenjoycardsortablegameswithotherfun-lovingfolks.Youmayresumeplayafterlunchifyouwish.PaidreservationsarerequiredbytheWednesday,December13that4:00pm.Reservationsfeescannotberefundedortransferred.Ateachluncheon,therewillbeholidaymusicandfun.Ages50+.(260)427-6460fortwayneparks.org

Harry Potter Party Wednesday,December20thAllenCountyPublicLibraryMeetingRoomA900LibraryPlaza6:30pmFreeIfyouloveHarryasmuchaswedo,joinusincelebratingtheseasonwithgames,refreshmentsandcraftsinspiredbyHPandfriends.Forpeopleingrades6-12.

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Winter Wonderland Preschool Fun Thursday,December21stFortWayneParksandRecreationsCommunityCenter233WMainSt9:00am$14We have some fun mornings planned for you! We’ll start with art and end with a fun activity to get you moving. Choose your favorite theme or try them all for more fun (and a discounted fee)! Registration deadlines are one week prior to each class. (260)427-6468fortwayneparks.org

Stories for the Darkest Day – A Winter Solstice Storytime Thursday,December21stAllenCountyPublicLibrary900LibraryPlaza6:30pm-7:30pmFreeLet’scelebratethesolsticetogetherbycozyingupwithstoriesandembracingthedarkestdayoftheyear.(260)421-1220acpl.info

43rd Annual Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival December29th-30thPlymouthCongregationalChurch501WestBerrySt5:30pm&8:00pmFree,ticketsarerequired.FreewillofferingsencouragedMusicincludingorchestra,choir&&handbellspluscostumes,andmorethan250participantstellhowtheChristchildstoryspreadthroughthemiddleages.(260)423-9424plymouthfw.org

Countdown To Noon Sunday,December31stScienceCentral1950NorthClintonStreet10:00am-3:00pmIncludedwithadmissionof$9/PersonAdultsandChildrenover2Ringin2018withNewYear'sthemedactivitiesandtheannualballoondropatScienceCentral'sCountdowntoNoonevent!(260)424-2400sciencecentral.org

Fort Wayne New Year's Eve Ball Drop Sunday,December31stParkviewFieldSilverLotCornerofEwingSt&WBrackenridgeSt7:00pmFreeTheepic,NewYear’sEveeventisbackforitssecondyear!TheeventisplannedforDecember31stfrom7:00pmuntilmidnightandagainthecity’sfirst-of-its-kindNewYear’sEveBALLDROP.Theeventwillfeaturemusic,fireworks,acountdownto2018pairedwithavisuallyspectacularlarge-scaleconstructedBALLbyateamoflocalengineersenthusiasticaboutbringingthiseventtolife!Bestofall,theeventisFREE&ALLAgesthankstomanyofourlocalbusinesses(260)760-9494fwballdrop.com

Winterval Winter Carnival Saturday,January27thFortWayneParks&RecreationCommunityCenterandotherDowntownlocations233WMainSt10:00am-4:00pmFreeBeatthewinterblahsbybringingthewholefamilyoutforsnowcraftsandactivities,icecarvingdemonstrationsandyummytreatstowarmyouinsideandout.BesuretocheckoutthenewArcticInflatables!Forexample,a30ft.inflatablesnowmanbouncehouse!!It’sallFREE!Gotowww.fortwayneparks.organdclickontheWinterCarnivallinktocheckoutthelatestscheduleofWintervalevents.(260)422-7625fortwayneparks.org