Hello Fort Wayne! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Zoo fundraiser impact, Cinderella meet and greet, and exotic pet expo + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community support grows: Lassus raised $80,000 for the Fort Wayne Zoo, funding admission for families who might not afford a visit. The company has collected more than $200,000 over three years -- see the zoo fundraiser impact.
Traffic disruptions ahead: Multiple road projects began Monday in Fort Wayne, clogging Indianapolis Road and Lake Avenue. Northbound S. Coliseum Boulevard lane expected closed between McCormick and Reynolds for East Transmission Main Project -- see the full road plan.
New event leadership team: Electric Works announced on June 22 a partnership with Fort Wayne’s Four-Thirty Venue Group, led by Kelley Geiser, with Claudia Lehrman as Site Director, to elevate campus events and experiences -- meet the event partners.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Level up your week: If your group chat needs a plan, Combat Ops Entertainment-Fort Wayne delivers with mission-based laser tag, a legit arcade, mini bowling, and axe throwing. It’s the sweet spot for birthdays, team hangs, or just shaking off the blahs... and there’s a cafe to fuel the grudge match.
Leafy pick-me-up: Fuller Plants LLC is the neighborhood houseplant haven with healthy finds from easy pothos to wishlist hoyas, plus folks who actually teach you how to keep them alive. If your monstera looks tired, swing by for advice, repotting help, or even an in-home consultation to level up your jungle.
Skate, stroll, repeat: Lawton Park packs a 20,000-square-foot skate park, playground energy for the kids, a greenhouse growing the city’s blooms, and easy Rivergreenway access with the Historic Old Fort next door for bonus history. Low-key perfect when you need fresh air without leaving town.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧒 Kids' Night Out & Kids' Market @ Schnelker Park (New Haven) | Wednesday (6/24) at 5:00 PM – Schnelker Park turns into mini Main Street for the 5th annual Kids' Night Out and Kids' Market, with activities, entertainment, and food alongside pint-sized entrepreneurs. Cheer their hustle, shop local, and enjoy an evening where they make the pitch, you hold the snacks.
🫖 Make a Teacup Fairy Garden @ BRAVE Alliance | Wednesday (6/24) at 7:00 PM – Whether your houseplants fear you or flourish, a teacup fairy garden with Fuller Plants at BRAVE Alliance awaits. Finally, gardening at a scale your back can handle. It is charming, oddly therapeutic, and only $7, with friendly help if you need it.
👑 Cinderella @ Allen County Fairgrounds Inc | Thursday (6/25) at 3:00 PM – Allen County Fair week brings a royal drop-in at the Activities Tent, back for year twelve, with a free Cinderella meet and greet Thursday, June 25, 3 to 4 pm. Perfect for kids and grandkids, camera-worthy, autograph-friendly, gate admission applies. She’ll be home by midnight.
🌾 Flicker in the Marsh @ Eagle Marsh Barn | Friday (6/26) at 8:30 PM – An evening at Eagle Marsh means a free light show, no batteries required. Walk the trails as dusk settles, learn how fireflies live, love, and glow, and why wetlands keep the magic alive. Family friendly, nostalgia approved, and yes, bug spray is a wise choice.
🇺 Patriotic Pops @ Parkview Field | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 PM – Whether you know your Sousa from your Springsteen or just want an easy night out, the Phil is bringing a free Patriotic Pops concert to Parkview Field. Expect big American anthems, picnic vibes, and that satisfying feeling of hearing a symphony in a ballpark.
🐍 Fort Wayne Exotic Pet Expo @ The Firehouse Reception Hall & Event Center | Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 AM – Ready to level up from goldfish duty? This Fort Wayne exotic pet expo packs snakes, lizards, frogs, tropical birds, and small exotics, plus wide-aisle browsing, hands-on learning, and on-site experts. New and used tanks, heat, lights, and feeders mean you can bring a setup home.
🎸 Zesto Concert @ Zesto Ice Cream | Sunday (6/28) at 6:00 PM – Ready for live tunes with a side of doing good? Hey, Hera! hits the Zesto stage for a Kate’s Kart benefit, and a portion of every scoop, fry, and fizz goes to the mission. Good neighbors, great music, and guilt-free seconds.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Fort Wayne report Weather forecastToday — High: 78°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 8%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 79°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 69%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. This house is wildThis 2,895-square-foot home in Westchester Lakes pairs big-space living with one of Southwest Fort Wayne’s most desirable addresses. Set on a rare half-acre level lot, it features large bedrooms, exceptional storage, a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet, and a finished lower level with a private bedroom and bath. The association pool adds a fun neighborhood perk.
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