Fort Wayne things to do
Fresh plans around Fort Wayne, from this weekend's highlights to events worth planning ahead for.
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Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races
Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races takes place at Promenade Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
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FW Sports Car Club of America Autocross
FW Sports Car Club of America Autocross takes place at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Fort Wayne · Allen County War Memorial ColiseumAllen County War Memorial Coliseum
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Pickle Palooza Food and Drink Festival
Pickle Palooza Food and Drink Festival takes place at Fort Wayne TinCaps Baseball. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
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Fort Wayne Muddy River Run
Fort Wayne Muddy River Run takes place at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Fort Wayne · Allen County War Memorial ColiseumAllen County War Memorial Coliseum
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Indiana Mat Hoosier Preseason Open
Indiana Mat Hoosier Preseason Open takes place at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Fort Wayne · Allen County War Memorial ColiseumAllen County War Memorial Coliseum
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Jon Pardi: Gamblin' Man Tour 2026
Multi-Platinum hitmaker Jon Pardi is doubling down on the "bold, against-the-grain bravado" (Sports Illustrated) that has become a signature with his live show, bringing his trademark mix of "high-energy country with just.
Fort Wayne · Allen County War Memorial ColiseumAllen County War Memorial Coliseum
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Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk
Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run/Walk takes place at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Fort Wayne · Allen County War Memorial ColiseumAllen County War Memorial Coliseum
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Hot Cider Hustle Fort Wayne, IN
Run the Fort Wayne Hot Cider Hustle 5K this October. All participants get an event shirt, hot cider, caramel apple and finishers mug. The Hot Cider Hustle Fort Wayne is chip timed. Your “chip” is integrated with your bib.
Fort Wayne · Allen County War Memorial ColiseumAllen County War Memorial Coliseum
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New here? Start with Detroit
If you are new to Detroit, MI, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.
What is coming up by place
Local venuePromenade ParkFort Wayne · Promenade Park
Local venueFort Wayne TinCaps BaseballFort Wayne · Fort Wayne TinCaps Baseball
Local venueAllen County War Memorial ColiseumFort Wayne · Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
