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May 2018
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 p.m. and will be followed by a party including beverages provided by Halls Restaurants. The ride is free and the party is only $10 per person. Purchase tickets here.
Find out more »Active Commute Fridays
An event every week that begins at 12:00am on Friday, repeating until May 26, 2018
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. Commit to the active commute!
Find out more »Citizen Science: Birdwatching Bike Ride/Hike at the Riverfront
JOIN FORT WAYNE TRAILS, and Riverfront Fort Wayne for this morning of discovery on our trail system in downtown Fort Wayne. Learn the basics of birdwatching (binoculars available to borrow!). Enjoy an early morning hike, and/or come along on a bike ride, as we seek migrating and year-round resident birds along our rivers. The ride is free. Please check the Riverfront Fort Wayne page for any cancellations due to inclement weather.
Find out more »Parkview FREE Share the Road children’s helmet fitting
May is National Bike Month! To help encourage everyone to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, Parkview Trauma Centers is sponsoring a FREE Share the Road children’s helmet fitting on Sunday, May 6, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Children ages 2 – 18 will be fitted and provided with a free helmet during the time slot for which you register and are required to be present to receive their helmet. Please note that registration is required and that appointments…
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 »FWCS – Bike to School Day
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 »Summit City Bicycles Ladies Open House Event
An open house focused on ladies’ cycling products and attire with special discounts and expert advice.
Find out more »Fort Wayne Music Festival – Throwback Thursday
This event will feature Ying Yang Twins, Twista, Do or Die, Mike Jones and Murphy Lee. Tickets for this show are $15 in advance.
Find out more »Fort Wayne Music Festival – Electric Spring
This event will feature Riff Raff, Dub Knight, DJ DannyB, Adam Murphy & DJ Ruckus. Tickets for this show are $10 in advance.
Find out more »Pufferbelly Fest
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, and more!
Find out more »Fort Wayne Music Festival – Rock on the River
This event will feature Sevendust, Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive, Fire from the gods, Hell Came Home and The Kickbacks. Tickets for this show are $25 in advance.
Find out more »Art in the Skate Park
The Fort Indoor Presents "Art in the Skatepark" an evening of art, music, food and entertainment organized by local artist Amber Marie Cox to help raise funds for our beloved indoor park. The evening will include local food vendors, musical entertainment by the The Snarks with the 2nd act TBA. Over the past 3 years we have been collecting broken or otherwise discarded skateboards from supporters and from just around the park. We have over 40 skateboard decks that have…
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 »Ride of Silence and Blessing of the Bicycles
The Blessing of the Bicycles starts at 6:30 PM The Ride of Silence starts at 7:00 PM 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.…
Find out more »Fort Wayne Youtheater’s Pinocchio – Backstage Insight Performance
The Italian Fairy Tale by Carlo Collodi
Find out more »Fort Wayne Youtheater’s Pinocchio
A Disney Classic, this musical tells the story of Pinocchio from Geppetto's perspective, the famous toymaker. It features favorite classic songs such as "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "I've Got No Strings," as well as many new songs by Oscar winner and Grammy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz. You're invited to our PreShow “Puppet Carnival"! Meet our cast, enjoy supper, music, carnival games and a pre-show puppet show! Purchase tickets Artstix Community Box Office: 260-422-4226 or tickets.artstix.org
Find out more »YLNI Farmers Market
An event every week that begins at 9:00am on Saturday, repeating until September 29, 2018
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
An event every week that begins at 12:00am on Friday, repeating until August 30, 2019
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
An event every week that begins at 9:00am on Saturday, repeating until September 28, 2019
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
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 United States + Google Map
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
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 United States + Google Map
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
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 United States + Google Map
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
An event every week that begins at 8:00am on Saturday, repeating until May 30, 2020
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!
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