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May 2018
YLNI Farmers Market
Enjoy local produce, baked goods, jewelry, crafts, and more while being entertained by local musicians. Check out many more kids activities this year and learn about local non-profits. Every Saturday, rain or shine May 19 to September 29.
Find out more »Fort Wayne Youtheater’s Pinocchio – Part of 5th annual Fairy Tale Fest
FOUR Shows for the price of ONE! Artstix Community Box Office: 260-422-4226 or tickets.artstix.org A whole day of performances on the Arts United Center stage, Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab & Ballet Studio Arts and Crafts with FAME! Bouncy Castle! Bicycle Course! Live Music! Food! Balloons to the Moon! Face Painting by the Gypsy Face Painter! Pop Up Performances! Costumes! Storybook Character Meet and Greet! Enjoy four different productions from Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Ballet, and Youtheatre. Featuring Youtheatre's "Pinocchio” and…
Find out more »Trek the Trails
Fort Wayne has one of the finest trail systems in the Midwest with over 100 miles of trail winding through the city. Join local trail users for weekly bike rides this spring to experience Fort Wayne on 2 wheels. You’ll love reconnecting with nature along the linear parkways of the Rivergreenway or learning the history of the Wabash & Erie Canal along the Towpath Trail or enjoying the many miles of new trails throughout the Greater Fort Wayne area. Load…
Find out more »Trek the Trails
Fort Wayne has one of the finest trail systems in the Midwest with over 100 miles of trail winding through the city. Join local trail users for weekly bike rides this spring to experience Fort Wayne on 2 wheels. You’ll love reconnecting with nature along the linear parkways of the Rivergreenway or learning the history of the Wabash & Erie Canal along the Towpath Trail or enjoying the many miles of new trails throughout the Greater Fort Wayne area. Load…
Find out more »June 2018
10th annual Le Tour de Fort
We welcome returning and new Riders to the 10th annual Le Tour de Fort! Our bicycle pub-crawl allows adults to drink responsibly for a good cause. We continue our tradition of making a substantial donation to an organization supporting military Veterans. We forge ahead with our support of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #40 in providing new shuttle vehicles for Veterans in need. These vehicles allow Veterans free transportation to medical appointments in the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS). Thank…
Find out more »April 2019
Ride RMHC
Join us for a great day of fun, friends and cycling as we raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Indiana! Ride RMHC has a route for everyone: a greenway ride, which is a distance of your choice up to 10 miles, as well as 15, 25, 45 and 65 mile road routes. All riders must wear approved helmets and complete their chosen route in 4 hours. Riders are encouraged to stop by the event tent after…
Find out more »Trek the Trails Kick-Off Party
Join Fort Wayne Trails, the City of Fort Wayne, Summit City Bicycles, and our sponsors as we kick-off our annual trek the trails weekly bicycle rides. The trek the trails ride will begin at 6:00 pm and will be followed by a party including beverages and food provided by halls restaurants. The ride is free and the party is only $10.00 per person.
Find out more »May 2019
Active Commute Fridays
Friday is typically a casual workday for many. This makes it a great day for choosing to bike or walk to work! Consider leaving the car at home and biking or walking instead. Talk to your co-workers, friends and family to find a safe route. If you work downtown, contact the City’s Greenways Department to see if there’s a group that you can ride with into work.
Find out more »Parkview Helmet Give-Away
Please join us to receive a FREE kids helmet and helmet fitting. Please arrive during your time frame! Limit of two helmets per family, please. Must be registered to obtain a free helmet. Limited to the first 100 children, ages 2-18 (based upon supplies and sizing).
Find out more »Trek the Trails May Rides – Cookie Cottage
Participants are asked to wear helmets and bring water along for the ride. Most rides are 8-9 miles long. Average speed is 10-12 mph. This is a “no one left behind ride” and families are welcome. A second lap is offered most evenings for those who would like to ride a longer distance at this easy pace. Summit City Bicycles and Fitness, our program sponsor, provides staff who can help out if your bike needs a minor repair. May 7:…
Find out more »FWCS Bike to School Day at Price Elementary
Fort Wayne Community Schools will celebrate National Bike to School Day by encouraging students to ride to school. Students and staff will meet at a designated meeting spot and ride to school together demonstrating safe riding and the benefits of riding to school.
Find out more »Fort Wayne Music Festival
Throwback Thursday on Thursday, May 9th from 7pm - 12am DJ Pauly D on Friday, May 10th from 7pm - 12am Rock on the River on Saturday, May 11th from 4pm - 12am
Find out more »TrailsFest
Enjoy a family-fun event at Ted’s Market, while helping to raise funds for the Pufferbelly Trail and other nearby trail development projects. Lawn games, live music, silent auction, hog roast, and more! ● Pufferbelly Trail bike ride 11:00am—leaving from Life Bridge Church trailhead ● Silent auction 12:00pm-4:00pm ● Fun, food, and supporting trails, all day!
Find out more »CycloFemme
This is Fort Wayne’s fourth year participating in CycloFemme. CycloFemme is a global, annual event founded in 2012. This ride is to celebrate and support cycling for women of all ages. This ride is not limited to women, everyone is welcome to attend. This is a casual ride. We’ll start together from the Tillman Park baseball diamonds at 2:00 pm. We’ll ride together along the River Greenway to Foster Park, and return to Tillman. Participants are encouraged to bring a…
Find out more »Trek the Trails May Rides -Shoaff Park
Participants are asked to wear helmets and bring water along for the ride. Most rides are 8-9 miles long. Average speed is 10-12 mph. This is a “no one left behind ride” and families are welcome. A second lap is offered most evenings for those who would like to ride a longer distance at this easy pace. Summit City Bicycles and Fitness, our program sponsor, provides staff who can help out if your bike needs a minor repair. May 7:…
Find out more »Ride of Silence and Blessing of the Bikes
Bicycle Friendly Fort Wayne and Three Rivers Velo Sport present Blessing of the Bicycles At 6:30 pm the fourth annual Blessing of the Bicycles will take place. Pastor Thomas Eggold of Emmanuel Lutheran Church will be performing the blessing. Come on out before the ride of silence and have your favorite bicycle blessed! Ride of Silence At 7:00 pm, the ride of silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in…
Find out more »16th Annual Fat & Skinny Tire Fest
Join us May 17-19, 2019 for this fun-filled weekend of all-things bicycling in downtown Warsaw, and the beautiful Village at Winona. Our “ode to National Bicycle Month” is an all-size-tires bicycle shindig that has something exciting for the whole family to participate in… including a Friday night kick-off party and a short, family-friendly, community ride, multi-length casual road tours of 12/19/40/63/101 miles, DINO-series mountain bike racing, USA Cycling road racing and BMX racing, family scavenger hunt, historic Winona Lake town…
Find out more »Bike to Work Day Breakfast
Join fellow bicycle commuters at the ash skyline plaza for free coffee, bagels, and other treats and a chance to win prizes!
Find out more »Bike to Work Day After Party
Join us at Fort Wayne's own bike bar for food, fun, and music to celebrate bike to work day. There will be drink specials and a prize for "Coolest helmet". Come join the good times at pedal city!
Find out more »YLNI Farmer’s Market
Shop for fresh and unique local produce, plants, meats, baked goods, and homemade crafts in an urban setting. The YLNI Farmer's Market is a producer-only market, meaning that our vendors personally make or grow the products they sell. Every vendor is local, coming from Allen or surrounding counties. Live music and children’s activities add to the experience. The market is open from may through September on Saturdays from 9:00 A.M. To 1:00 P.M. And on the corner of Wayne and…
Find out more »Trek the Trails May Rides – Deer Ridge Elementary School
Participants are asked to wear helmets and bring water along for the ride. Most rides are 8-9 miles long. Average speed is 10-12 mph. This is a “no one left behind ride” and families are welcome. A second lap is offered most evenings for those who would like to ride a longer distance at this easy pace. Summit City Bicycles and Fitness, our program sponsor, provides staff who can help out if your bike needs a minor repair. May 7:…
Find out more »Fort Wayne – What’s New, What’s Next ACPL Program Series
Join Fort Wayne Trails as we discuss what is new in trail development, trail activities, and more. This is also a great time to pick up our new 2019 trail maps!
Find out more »Fox Island Sprint Triathlon
500 yard lake swim, 12 mile ride, 3.1 mile run Triathlon, aquabike, and relays Ages 13 and up Register at – https://www.Active.Com/fort-wayne-in/triathlon/races/fox-island-sprint-triathlon-1-2019 More info at - https://www.Fwtriseries.Com/fox-island-sprint-tri-1
Find out more »Trek the Trails May Rides – Pufferbelly Trailhead
Participants are asked to wear helmets and bring water along for the ride. Most rides are 8-9 miles long. Average speed is 10-12 mph. This is a “no one left behind ride” and families are welcome. A second lap is offered most evenings for those who would like to ride a longer distance at this easy pace. Summit City Bicycles and Fitness, our program sponsor, provides staff who can help out if your bike needs a minor repair. May 7:…
Find out more »Bicycle-Friendly Driver Training
The League of American Bicyclists and Fort Wayne Trails will offer a free program for drivers of all ages to learn how the rules of the road apply to bicyclists and drivers. This 90 minute class includes a short review quiz and certificate. Topics will include such things as “why is that bicyclist using the middle of the lane?” and “if I’m driving toward a trail crossing, and there is someone about to cross the street, should I stop, or…
Find out more »June 2019
8th Annual Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle
Spring Cycle features a variety of tour distances so people of all ages and skill levels can participate! Tour distances include a 10 Mile Family Ride, medium and long distances, and a Metric Century 100K (63 miles). All distances are the same price. Packet Pick-up (shirt and goody bag) and Registration/Check-in will be Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st. On-site registration will be available. Following the ride, there will be a Vendor Expo, Food Truck Alley (participants will receive a $3…
Find out more »Le Tour de Fort
Friday, May 31 - Packet Pickup 12:00 pm – 7:00pm Present your Eventbrite ticket to redeem your LTDF shirt and bicycle bib number. LTDF event shirts from past years and crew neck sweaters will be available for purchase. Miscelaneous freebies and goodies will be available from sponsors and vendors in limited quantities. Saturday, June 1, 2019 - The Tour 10:30am-11:45am: last chance packet pickup 11:45 am: safety briefing and announcements Noon-7:00pm: riders released to visit tour friendly locations We welcome…
Find out more »April 2020
RIDE RMHC 2020
Due to the COVID-19 Virus and to help protect the health and safety of the beautiful children and families we serve, this year’s RIDE event is going virtual! We count on the funds raised from RIDE RMHC to support families in need of a home-away-from-home. Our greatest need right now is food for our families, so we will be using a portion of the proceeds from this year’s “virtual” RIDE to cover the cost of meals and snacks for our families. Even…
Find out more »May 2020
Trek The Trails
While trek the trails was canceled for may, our trails are still open for you to explore at your leisure! Each week, we challenge you to ride a section of the trail network, take a photo and post it on social media with #trekthetrailsfw!
Find out more »CycloFemme
This is Fort Wayne’s fifth year participating in CycloFemme. CycloFemme is a global, annual event founded in 2012. This ride is to celebrate and support cycling for women of all ages. This ride is not limited to women—everyone is welcome to participate! This is a virtual event. No formal gathering will take place. Participants are encouraged to ride solo, or only with their household members. Please uphold the spirit of the event, encouraging women cyclists.
Find out more »24/7 Streaming of Films
Cinema Center is now partnering with our film distributors to provide a virtual theater experience that will be done from the comforts of your own home. Ticket sales are split between film distributors and our organization, so every ticket sold will help us during this unpredictable time. We’re still here to provide exclusive content for film lovers in our community, it’s just now ONLINE!
Find out more »Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Take a virtual tour of the Museum and the exhibits currently on display, including “Here and Now,” “Hope Dies Last,” “Hidden Truths,” the “2020 Scholastics Art & Writing Awards,” and “Woolgatherers: New Paintings by Heather Day.”
Find out more »Move, Groove, and Zoom with your Fort Wayne Ballet! – Pilates with Tracy Tritz
Move, Groove, and Zoom with your Fort Wayne Ballet! We are offering five FREE community Zoom classes for all ages and abilities to enjoy. Simply click the link at least 5 minutes before class to join. No equipment is required; however, a mat can be used in Stretch & Tone, Pilates, and Yoga. ZOOM LINK
Find out more »Free dance and movement classes
Visit Fort Wayne Dance Collective’s Facebook Page to stream a variety of mini-classes and exercises led by your favorite artists! Join us for dance, music, and wellness activities you can do at home!
Find out more »#WorkoutWednesday – Fort Wayne Ballet
Join us from Noon to 12:15 PM (EST) on Facebook Live for a 15-minute workout with a dancer. https://www.facebook.com/fortwayneballet/
Find out more »Move, Groove, and Zoom with your Fort Wayne Ballet! – Movement for All Abilities with Rena Bernardini
Move, Groove, and Zoom with your Fort Wayne Ballet! We are offering five FREE community Zoom classes for all ages and abilities to enjoy. Simply click the link at least 5 minutes before class to join. No equipment is required; however, a mat can be used in Stretch & Tone, Pilates, and Yoga. ZOOM LINK
Find out more »YOU theatre Thursdays free theatre lessons/challenges
Every Thursday at 12pm via Facebook, kids can learn a new theatrical skill or are encouraged to create something new.
Find out more »Move, Groove, and Zoom with your Fort Wayne Ballet! – Yoga with Tracy Tritz
Move, Groove, and Zoom with your Fort Wayne Ballet! We are offering five FREE community Zoom classes for all ages and abilities to enjoy. Simply click the link at least 5 minutes before class to join. No equipment is required; however, a mat can be used in Stretch & Tone, Pilates, and Yoga. ZOOM LINK
Find out more »9th Annual Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle
The Virtual Spring Cycle is a great way to get some much needed fresh air and exercise, all while keeping our communities and families safe! The event features a variety of tour categories so people of all ages and skill levels can participate over the course of a two-week period. Levels include beginner, intermediate, and expert options. The mileage you select can be completed in one day, or throughout the duration of those two weeks — you choose! Beginner: 10-25…
Find out more »#SaturdaySpecial – Fort Wayne Ballet
A regular schedule of: Facebook Live from Noon to 12:15 PM (EST) and a rotation of either (A) Story time with a ballet dancer + a 5-minute creative movement session or (B) a How-To video on ballet tips. https://www.facebook.com/fortwayneballet/
Find out more »Music with the Maestro
The Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Classical 94.1 WBNI are partnering to bring you two hours of musical programming that will inspire calm, reflection, and unity during these uncertain times that you can listen to in the comfort and safety of your own home! Join Fort Wayne Philharmonic Music Director Andrw Constantine Saturdays from 7-9 p.m. on Classical 94.1 WBNI, 89.1 HD2. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Classical 94.1 WBNI are partnering to bring you two hours of musical programming that…
Find out more »Move, Groove, and Zoom with your Fort Wayne Ballet! – Creative Dance (3-6 yr. olds) with Jordan Stevens
Move, Groove, and Zoom with your Fort Wayne Ballet! We are offering five FREE community Zoom classes for all ages and abilities to enjoy. Simply click the link at least 5 minutes before class to join. No equipment is required; however, a mat can be used in Stretch & Tone, Pilates, and Yoga. Zoom Link
Find out more »Move, Groove, and Zoom with your Fort Wayne Ballet! -Stretch & Tone with Artistic Director, Karen Gibbons-Brown
Move, Groove, and Zoom with your Fort Wayne Ballet! We are offering five FREE community Zoom classes for all ages and abilities to enjoy. Simply click the link at least 5 minutes before class to join. No equipment is required; however, a mat can be used in Stretch & Tone, Pilates, and Yoga. ZOOM LINK
Find out more »Parkview Safety Store Helmet Sale
Parkview Safety Store is open AGAIN with Helmet Sale for May and June: Helmets are $8 with FREE helmet fitting. Hours: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 – 7 p.m. Please call (260) 266-1289 for more information
Find out more »Ride of Silence
Bicycle Friendly Fort Wayne and Three Rivers Velo Sport present the Ride of Silence At 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a slow, silent procession to honor cyclists who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. This is a virtual event. No formal gathering will take place. Participants are encouraged to ride solo, or only with their household members. Please…
Find out more »Parkview Trauma Center’s FREE Helmet Give-Away
Parkview Trauma Center's FREE Helmet Give-Away is on May 31st, 4-7pm. This is by appointment only in order to maintain social distancing. Please register by calling: 260-266-1289, ONLY 25 SLOTS available.
Find out more »June 2020
5th annual Three Rivers Federal Credit Union: Pedal, Paddle, Play
Northeast Indiana Water Trails invites you to the 5th annual Three Rivers Federal Credit Union: Pedal, Paddle, Play starting today thru July 18th! This year’s Pedal, Paddle, Play offers event participants the chance to explore Northeast Indiana’s land and water trails at their own pace, all while maintaining a safe social distance from the crowds of our typical event. Current circumstances have changed the way we're living our daily lives, but the trails still call- Pedal, Paddle, Play is your…
Find out more »July 2020
FOX ISLAND TRIATHLON #1
500 yard swim – 12 mile bike – 3.1 mile run duathlon, aquabike and relay options ages 13 and up Register More Info
Find out more »May 2021
YLNI Farmers Market
Located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, the YLNI Farmers Market presents a vibrant, open-air outdoor market experience during the summer months . The market is located directly behind the Fort Wayne History Center at the corner of Barr and Wayne Streets. Free parking is available in the History Center lot along Berry Street and on the streets in the surrounding blocks, with ample opportunities to lock up a bicycle as well. 302 East Berry Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802…
Find out more »Parkview Helmet Giveaway
Limit 2 free helmets per household. You must register each child separately and bring your registration the day of the event. This year, each family receiving a free helmet will be required to attend a driver safety course at the time of pick-up. Noon – 1pm Register here 1pm – 2pm Register here
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