Explore Fort Wayne’s history all month long
May is National Historic Preservation month, and this year the City of Fort Wayne is partnering with Visit Fort Wayne to let people know the many ways they can learn about and celebrate Fort Wayne history.
Big Boy Steam Locomotive coming through Fort Wayne Indiana!
The Union Pacific's 4014, the 4-8-8-4 Big Boy steam locomotive, will be travelling through Fort Wayne later this month.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 to tour the Northeast
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will journey to the East Coast for the first time in collaboration with Norfolk Southern, as part of a historic coast-to-coast tour as both railroads celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
Change in date of Pearl District Summer Arts Series first concert
The Pearl District Summer Arts Series previously announced as starting this Friday, May 1, 2026, will instead start Friday, May 15, 2026.
Library celebrates America 250 with community programming and history exhibits
The Allen County Public Library is proud to join the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with a series of engaging programs, films, and exhibits designed to reflect on the nation’s history, culture, and democratic ideals.
FWCS students celebrate Bike and Roll To School
Students at six Fort Wayne Community Schools elementary schools and several middle schools will celebrate riding bikes to school with various Bike and Roll To School activities during the next two weeks.
2026 Miami Indian Heritage Days begins Saturday – 5/2/2026
The History Center presents the 2026 Miami Indian Heritage Days, beginning May 2, 2026, at the Chief Richardville House.
Dinosaurs take over ACPL’s Main Library with “Fossils Exposed”
The Allen County Public Library invites the community to dig into discovery this summer with “Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed,” an interactive dinosaur exhibit on display at the Main Library.
2026 Trek the Trails and Tread the Trails season kick-off – 4/28/2026
The 2026 season for Trek the Trails and Tread the Trails will begin on April 28, 2026, at Promenade Park.
4th of July Parade to commemorate 250th anniversary of the United States
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced that the City of Fort Wayne will host a 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026, to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.