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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