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Welcome to Merry and Bright:
A Season of Lights
Merry and Bright: A Season the Downtown Improvement Take a photo using the hashtag Countdown to the holidays:
of Lights: It’s that magical time District brings you Merry and #merryandbrightFW and share Even though we will not be
of year again, and although this Bright: A History of the Night of your creative displays with us. counting down in person, we can
year health and safety concerns Lights presented by PNC Bank Downtown Holiday Window still count down together. Post
stop us from joining together and sponsored by American Decorating: Bring your a video of your family counting
physically to light up the night, Electric Power Foundation and family Downtown this season down your own holiday lighting
HolidayFest: Featuring A Season WANE 15. to experience the annual and share it with us using the
of Lights will give you and your All season long you can enjoy Downtown Holiday Window hashtag #merryandbrightFW
family great opportunities to find lights and holiday displays Decorating Contest. Take a Holiday Activities: You
something Merry & Bright! throughout Downtown, like the stroll and view the beautifully can find information about
This year, unfortunately, due to I&M Merry Christmas wreath. decorated windows of our more fun holiday activities ike
COVID-19 and the current CDC We encourage you to bring participating businesses and the Festival of Trees on our
and State of Indiana guidance your family and make your organizations decked out in Downtown calendar at www.
regarding public gatherings, own special holiday memories this year’s theme of “Merry and DowntownFortWayne.com.
the Fort Wayne Downtown with photo-ops throughout the Bright.” Voting will begin on
Improvement District will be holiday season. In addition to Thanksgiving Day and includes
replacing the annual in-person the familiar lighting displays, two juried categories this year
Night of Lights with a televised we invite you to decorate your to spur breathtaking creativity
special on Wednesday, November Downtown home or business and originality. Nobody does the
25. Beginning at 7 p.m., viewers with holiday lights that would holidays like Downtown Fort
can tune in to WANE 15 as make Clark Griswold jealous. Wayne!
Special Center Pull-Out
With Map
Table of Contents
downtown improvement district
DEC. 4, 5, 11, 12
7:30 PM
Holiday Window
DEC. 5, 6, 12, 13
A Season of Lights Decorating Contest..................11 2:00 PM
Lighting Display fort wayne parks & recreation ARTS UNITED CENTER
Locations Map.................... 12-13 Santa’s Workshop Lighing Display ALL TICKETS $45.*
at the Community Center.......18 ARTSTIX.ORG
Destinations 260.422.4226
EMBASSY THEATRE
Festival of Trees..........................4 Features
botanical conservatory Here Comes Santa Claus................ 14
“Oh? Christmas Tree” Holiday
Exhibit.........................................6 The Days of Holly Shopping......... 15 NEW!
history center Coloring Contest............................. 16 Come & Enjoy the
Festival of Gingerbread..............8 fortwayneballet.org Kris Kringle Market
science central Christmas on Broadway................. 17 by Fort Wayne Ballet
*Seating is limited in accordance with COVID protocols.
STEAM-sgiving............................9 Single tickets subject to $5 processing fee. on the Arts United Center Plaza!
Downtown Guides
parkview field Sponsored in part by
Erin’s House - Lights of Love
Memorial....................................9 Downtown Activities Guide.. 19-21 TM
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Festival of Trees Embassy Theatre
The Embassy’s Festival of Trees Brings Comfort and Joy This Year About
performers. Masks are through Jan. 1, 2021. The Embassy is grateful the Embassy
required and COVID-19 Individuals 65 years of for the support of this Theatre
protocols must be age and older or those year’s primary sponsors
followed for admittance. in high-risk categories Fort Wayne Metals, SDI, Built in 1928, the Embassy
Theatre is Indiana’s largest
To ensure the number are encouraged to not Indiana Michigan Power self-sustaining historic theater.
of patrons at the attend the event. Any and Chuck & Lisa Surack Originally known as the
festival remains within patrons who arrive at the and Sweetwater. Media Emboyd, with the adjoining
capacities approved by
the Allen County Health
Embassy ill or displaying
symptoms of COVID-19
sponsors this year are seven-story Indiana Hotel, the
majestic movie palace and
36th
Fort Wayne Newspapers,
Department, a limited
number of tickets will
will be sent home. While
the Embassy works hard
WPTA, Majic 95.1 and
The Papers.
vaudeville theater introduced
Indiana to the biggest stars of
stage and screen.
Annual
be sold in 90-minute
time blocks for all
to reduce exposure to
COVID-19, the public
Follow the Embassy on
Facebook or Instagram
Today, the Embassy is listed
on the National Register of
Historic Places. Combining the
Festival of
stage activities. Also,
between each 90-minute
is assuming the inherent
risk of possible exposure.
or call 260.424.5665 with
any questions.
beauty of a bygone era with the
energy and diversity of today’s
performers, the Embassy is the
Trees
As many locals may designated traffic pattern time block there will showplace of Northern Indiana.
know, the Festival of incorporating social be rigorous cleaning Many choose to host events and MONDAY
NOV
30
Trees began as an effort distancing as they view of frequently touched weddings at the Embassy, as it
9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.:
in 1983 by the Embassy more than 40 decorated surfaces, restrooms, offers flexibility and a unique
Festival continues.
event experience in an iconic
board of directors to trees. Admission theater seats and the piece of Fort Wayne history.
40+ decorated and
themed trees! Youth and local
create a fundraiser to includes a virtual visit stage area. performances on stage. Virtual visit
with Santa Claus in Santa Land.
address a multitude of with Santa and festive For the safety of all Entertainment:
needed repairs for the entertainment on patrons, Santa is joining EMBASSY 1-2:30 p.m. Grande Page Pipe
Organ: Trebor Trahin
historic and beloved the stage, including the festival virtually. Please visit fwembassytheatre.org/2020-festival-of-trees/ for a current schedule, as changes may have 3-4:30 p.m. Grande Page Pipe
theater. It was so popular performances featuring Families will be able to occurred since publication. Organ: Parker Maas
5-6:30 p.m. Grande Page Pipe
and effective that it has the Grande Page see and talk to him and WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Organ: Cletus Goens
NOV NOV 7-8:30 p.m. Gymnastics in Motion
continued for 36 years to Pipe Organ as well as take a picture with Santa
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4-9:30 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 2-9:30 p.m.
be a signature tradition community music and in Santa Land. Also, all 36th Annual Festival of Trees Enjoy the Festival after Thanksgiving
in Fort Wayne that draws dance groups. walking traffic patterns
OPENING DAY lunch or dinner, a special treat for TUESDAY
out-of-town guests DEC
1
Debut of animated holiday windows (located on
families and fans from Breakfast with Santa will be one way. The Harrison St. side of the theater)
Virtual visit with Santa Claus in Santa Land
9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.:
4-5:30 p.m. - Grande Page Organ featuring Cletus
all over this region. To is a popular event at the trees will be positioned Virtual visit with Santa Claus in Santa Land
Goens
Festival continues.
6-7:30 p.m. - Fort Wayne Children’s Choir 40+ decorated and
this day, the festival festival. Capacity for this to facilitate this pattern. 6:30 p.m. - Irving Berlin’s hoiday classic screening themed trees! Youth and local
continues to be the event has been greatly The event program will of “White Christmas” (running time 2 hr. 20 min) performances on stage. Virtual visit
with Santa Claus in Santa Land.
Embassy’s largest annual reduced to align with be available digitally this Entertainment:
FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY
fundraiser. current protocols. Cost year to create a touchless NOV 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Grande Page
27-29
Pipe Organ: Trebor Trahin
This year’s festival runs for the breakfast is $30 experience, and voting OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 1-2:30 p.m. Canterbury Middle
8-10:45 a.m.: Breakfast with Santa - Join Santa for breakfast at the Embassy during the School Chamber Choir
from Nov. 25 to Dec. per person (reservation for favorite trees and Festival of Trees. Separate event ticket required ($30 per person). Includes a private tour 3-4:30 p.m. Purdue Fort Wayne
2 with various hours required, very limited entries for raffles will of the festival before it opens to the public and then Breakfast with Santa programming to begin around 9 a.m.
Jazz Quartet
(please check times on seating). Please note also be online. Local food vendor featured as well as an engaging holiday performance from the Fort Wayne Youtheatre. Patrons
the next page or visit that the Embassy will For those unable to should enter through theater lobby. Seating is very limited. WEDNESDAY
11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. - Festival continues. 40+ decorated and themed trees! Youth and local performances on stage. DEC
2
fwembassytheatre.org). offer additional Santa attend the festival, Virtual visit with Santa Claus in Santa Land. 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.:
Lobbies of the experiences in December a video tour will be 125 W. Jefferson Blvd.
ENTERTAINMENT Festival continues.
Box office: 260.424.5665
Embassy Theatre and for those who cannot available as a ticketing FRIDAY, NOV. 27 SATURDAY, NOV. 28 SUNDAY, NOV. 29
40+ decorated and
fwembassytheatre.org themed trees! Youth and local
Indiana Hotel will be attend during the option so that viewers 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ellie Paige Dance 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dyson Dance Studio 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Starz Dance Academy performances on stage. Virtual visit
transformed into a festival. Festival of Trees Tickets: $10/ with Santa Claus in Santa Land.
can enjoy the festival adult (13+), $5/youth (1-12), Academy 3-4:30 p.m. Julie’s School of Dance 1-2:30 p.m. Icon Dance Center Entertainment:
wonderland of decorated The Embassy team put from the comfort of children under 1 are free (ticket 1-2:30 p.m. Grande Page Pipe Organ: 5-6:30 p.m. Ratio Dance 3-4:30 p.m. Grande Page Pipe Organ: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Grande Page
Pipe Organ: Trebor Trahin
trees under the theme of careful thought into the their home. The virtual required). Breakfast with Santa Parker Maas Trebor Trahin
1-2:30 p.m. Grande Page Pipe
Comfort and Joy. Patrons festival experience by ticket will be for sale on tickets are $30/person (Separate 3-4:30 p.m. K. Monique’s Studio of Dance 5-6:30 p.m. Northeast School of Dance Organ: Parker Maas
ticket required. Limited seating.) 3-4:30 p.m. Grande Page Pipe
will tour the theater and following board of health Nov. 25 and the online Purchase tickets at the STAR
5-6:30 p.m. Amaneceres de Mexico Dance 7-8:30 p.m. Fort Wayne Dance Collective
Organ: Cletus Goens
7-8:30 p.m. SheKriStyle Dance Academy 5-6:30 p.m. Purdue Fort Wayne
hotel on the first floor guidelines for patrons, tour will be available Bank box office at the Embassy Saxophone Quartet
ONLY this year with a staff, volunteers and for viewing Dec. 3, 2020 Theatre and ticketmaster.com. 7-8:30 p.m. Dance NY Style
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Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
About the It’s where to go...
Botanical
Conservatory
Fort Wayne’s indoor gardens
to find out what to do!
are open year-round for the
enjoyment and education of
visitors and residents. Visit during
the holiday season to enjoy
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WEDNESDAY
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stunning poinsettias, warm up with
Conjure Coffee, and find unique Holiday Kick-Off
gifts available for purchase in the Party
Conservatory Shop. You will also This annual holiday tradition lives
discover numerous opportunities on, but with a candy cane twist! Stroll
to pause for a lighted photo as
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through the Botanical Conservatory,
you stroll through the showcase, glowing with excitement indoors and
tropical, desert, and illuminated all throughout. Find warmth on the
outdoor gardens, all decorated for inside then saunter on down a candy
the season! cane trail where magical reindeer
Park in the Civic Center Parking are stationed for an outdoor visit.
Garage and access the Botanical On the way, you will experience a
Connector from its third-floor grand array of holiday trees as part of
skywalk bridge through the Hilton the “Oh? Christmas Tree!” holiday Check the Downtown Current Calendar for
Hotel, Grand Wayne Center and exhibit. Both Conjure Coffee and Updated Activities now through January 1, 2021
Embassy Theatre. Also, bring your the Conservatory Shop will be open
CurrentFortWayne.com
ticket to be validated for free parking for business. Regular admission fees
at the Conservatory admission
desk. Metered parking is available
on nearby streets and is free on
“Oh? Christmas Tree!” apply. Sponsored by Majic 95.1 WAJI
and PBS39
P O W E R E D B Y
evenings and weekends. Bus and
handicap accessible parking is NOV JAN NOV JAN DEC
THURSDAY Your Source for Community Events
21-3 25-3 3
available in the Conservatory’s “Oh? Christmas Tree!” Garden in Lights Conservatory
Calhoun Street driveway. Holiday Concert,
Holiday Exhibit
Christmas
5:30-7:30 p.m.
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On this $1 Night in December,
Wayne’s Botanical Conservatory to discover to the Botanical Conservatory where our we welcome Those 2 Guys in
a grand array of Christmas “trees.” From the gardens are all decked out for the season! Suits & Ties, Tom Didier and
Polish upside-down tree to the Caribbean Take in the “Oh? Christmas Tree!” holiday Todd Frymier who are always
charamico, from the log used in the exhibit indoors then wander through singin’ with style! What a night
Catalonian tio de nadal to the Italian ceppo the illuminated outdoor gardens. From to not only marvel at all the
shelf, there is a world of holiday tradition
associated directly or loosely with the tree. The
the moment you walk through the door,
you will enjoy stunning poinsettias and
different trees as part of the “Oh?
Christmas Tree!” holiday exhibit,
at the Foellinger-Freimann
Conservatory’s own colorful, 12’ tall poinsettia discover numerous opportunities to pause
Botanical
but to also enjoy live musical
“tree,” in a sea of color and beauty, is one for a lighted photo. Also, stop into the entertainment during the holiday
of this city’s annual “tree” traditions. Join Conservatory Shop where unique gifts are season.
us for this salute to holiday history. Please available for purchase. Regular admission
Conservatory
check our website for extended holiday hours. fees apply. Please check our website for
Sponsored by Majic 95.1 WAJI, PBS39 and the extended holiday hours. Sponsored by Majic
Auer Foundation 95.1 WAJI and PBS39. AUER FOUNATION
1100 S. Calhoun Street, Fort
Wayne, IN 46802-3007 THURSDAY
(260) 427-6440 DEC
WEDNESDAYS
DEC
www.botanicalconservatory.org
Friend us on Facebook – Foellinger-
Freimann Botanical Conservatory
2,9,16 Christmas Trees Around The World
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Celebrate a world of holiday tradition and
symbolism associated with the evergreen tree. Each day explores a different culture
10 Christmas Caroling
5:15pm - 6:15pm
Share in the joy
Follow us on Twitter: FFBotCons and its characteristic holiday festivities as emphasized in the 2020 holiday exhibit, “Oh? Christmas Tree!” This is of the season with a holiday
Enjoy free WiFi a unique educational opportunity to drop in and learn all about different trees, plants and even non-plant related performance by the Fort Wayne
materials different cultures from around the world call their “Christmas Tree.” Small groups welcome! Included Children’s Choir! This lyrical
Conservatory & Gift Shop Hours with regular Conservatory admission. For more information, call 427-6440. performing ensemble will be
Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm; caroling outdoors at the Botanical “Oh? Christmas Tree” Holiday Exhibit Holiday Kick-Off Party Christmas Trees Around the World
Thursday 10 am-8 pm; Sunday 12-4 pm SATURDAYS Conservatory just as the beautifully
November 21-January 3 Wednesday, November 25, 5-9 Wednesdays, 11-1, December 2, 9, 16
Closed Mondays. DEC illuminated gardens become
5,12,19
Reindeer Saturdays bright after sunset. No reservations
Open Veterans Day 10 am -5 pm; Saturdays before Christmas 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day 4-8 pm. required. Regular admission fees
apply. Garden in Lights Holly Shopping Holiday Concert Reindeer Saturdays
Closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day. Come out to the Botanical Conservatory and visit with holiday-dressed Icelandic reindeer who know all about the November 25-January 3 Saturday, November 28, 10-5 Thursday, December 3, 5:30-7:30 12-4, December 5, 12, 19
colder winter weather. Not only will you get to interact with them up-close, you will also learn how these amazing
Admission animals live in their natural environment! The Animal-Grams “Reindeer Experts” will answer all your reindeer
$5 Adults/$3 Children age 3-17/Free questions. Photos are welcome as part of your up-close experience with real live reindeer. Please dress for the
for ages 2 and under weather. Regular admission fees apply. Tue-Sat 10-5 • Thur til 8 • Sunday 12-4 • Thanksgiving 4-8 d Th & Fri til 8 Nov 26-Dec 18 • Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day
No admission fee for café or gift shop
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne (260) 427-6440 botanicalconservatory.org
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History Center Science Central
About the Festival of Gingerbread Hours:
Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
About
Science Central
STEAM-sgiving
History Center Since its inception in 1985, the Festival
of Gingerbread has become one of
Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday Noon–5 p.m.
1950 North Clinton Street
Science Central provides an exciting (260) 424-2400
The History Center is home to the our community’s premier holiday Closed Thanksgiving Day family-oriented environment and sciencecentral.org
Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical traditions. Each season, many tasty
Admission Fees: community programs to inspire
Society, its museum, and collections. creations adorn the History Center’s Regular Hours:
$6 adults exploration in science, technology,
When formed in 1921, the society’s beautifully restored Shields Room. Wednesday-Friday
$4 seniors ages 65+ and engineering, and math through
assets were few, consisting of some In addition, this year, the Festival is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
historical relics that had been students ages 3-18 dynamic hands-on participation.
adding a virtual tour option to accom- Saturday 10 a.m.-1p.m., 2-5 p.m.
preserved by the Mary Penrose
modate those unable to visit in person.
Free to children age 2 and under Science Central is home for holiday Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.
Wayne Chapter of the Daughters of
For additional information, please visit
Free to History Center members fun! From our STEAM-sgiving to Closed: Monday and Tuesday
the American Revolution. Science2Go Winter Break Science
Today it maintains a collection our website at fwhistorycenter.org To schedule group or school tours, Camps, there’s something to entertain Prices: $10 Ages 3 to adult
of more than 26,000 artifacts, 302 East Berry Street call 426-2882, ext. 309. and educate visitors of all ages. FREE for Members
photographs and documents FREE for kids 2 & under
(260) 426-2882 Don’t miss the current touring
representing the history of Fort
exhibition, Turtle Travels. Help turtles For more information,
Wayne and Allen County. The WEDNESDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONday and tortoises migrate safely as you see visit sciencecentral.org
largest of these is the very building NOV NOV NOV NOV
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in which the society has resided the world from their point of view. or call 260-424-2400.
since 1980--the 1893 City Hall You’ll make great family memories Science Central’s traditional Festival of Trains event has expanded and become STEAM-sgiving, set for Friday, Nov. 27,
building designed by Fort Wayne as you learn about trains, explore to Sunday, Nov. 29. Short for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, STEAM-sgiving will feature a variety of
Festival of Ginerbread Make and Take Holiday Cards, Make & Take Legend of the Grand Drive Up Cookie Sale,
architects John F. Wing and our hands-on science exhibits, or
Preview Night, Noon-5:00 p.m. Gingerbread Man Ornament, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. models, hobbies, and activities for the young and young at heart. Pick up a new interest or join others who share yours
Marshall S. Mahurin. The History 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. participate in “Countdown to Noon,”
Center also oversees the historic Barr Noon-5:00 p.m.
our family-friendly New Year’s Eve as Science Central explore STEAM through toys, games, and pastimes.
Street Market (adjacent to the event on December 31st.
building), the oldest public space TUESDAY SATURDAY saturday SUNDAY STEAM-sgiving attendees are also encouraged to check out Science Central’s current touring exhibition, Turtle Travels,
in Fort Wayne, dating back to 1837, DEC DEC DEC DEC And don’t forget to visit the Science which aims to help people see the world through the eyes of turtles.
and the 1827 home of Miami Chief
Jean Baptiste de Richardville. 1
Festival of Gingerbread Free Night,
5
Santa Claus at the History Center,
12 Gingerbread
Pursuit,
8:30 a.m.
Science of Sugary Structures,
13
Cookie Decorating Party,
Central Gift Shop for great gifts made
easy this holiday season.
Science Central is requiring masks
Additionally, attendees are invited to visit the Science Central Gift Shop. Open to the public, the shop features a
wide variety of gifts and toys, which are both entertaining and educational. Avoid the shopping frenzy and find gifts
For more information on the for everyone on your list, or purchase a gift membership as the perfect stocking stuffer. There is plenty of free and
History Center, please 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Noon-5:00 p.m. Noon-5:00 p.m. Noon-5:00 p.m. and taking extra precautions to keep
visit fwhistorycenter.org visitors and staff safe and healthy. convenient parking at the front door.
Parkview Field
About Erin’s House -
Parkview Lights of Love Memorial
Field Remember and commemorate your loved one this holiday season.
Parkview Field opened in
Purchase a tribute to be displayed on the Parkview Field videoboard
downtown Fort Wayne in April
2009. Since then, the ballpark has
from November 25-December 6. All proceeds benefit Erin’s House for
received numerous awards and
Grieving Children.
accolades for it’s design, usage, and • $10 Custom Ornament: Loved one’s name on holiday ornament
view of the Fort Wayne skyline. • $30 Lighted Candle: Loved one’s name displayed with a candle on
Home to the Fort Wayne TinCaps
video board and custom ornament
Minor League Baseball team,
Parkview Field is also utilized for
• $100 Personal Message: Write a personal message with your loved
special events throughout the year.
one’s name and picture to be displayed on videoboard. Also includes
A true downtown community lighted candle and custom ornament.
destination. Visit erinshouse.org/lights-of-love to place your order.
Deadline is Monday, November 23th at 5 p.m.
NOV DEC
25-6 Erin’s House - Lights of Love Memorial
Remember and commemorate your loved one this holiday season. Purchase a memorial to be displayed on the Parkview Field
videoboard on the dates & times listed below.
• November 25 - 26: 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
• November 27 - 29: 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
• November 30 - December 4: 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
• December 5 - 6: 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Visit erinshouse.org/lights-of-love or call 260-423-2466 for more information.
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work and play.
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This year’s theme: MERRY & BRIGHT, we are excited to see creative displays all over Downtown! For this year’s
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media or comprehensive BRIGHT. There will be two juried categories for this year’s theme of “MERRY & BRIGHT”: Most Thematic and Most
website. Find great Fort Wayne.
information on dining, Voting for the People’s Choice Award will be online starting on Thanksgiving Day and will end Monday, December
shopping, living, 14th. Voters will automatically be entered to win a Downtown restaurant gift card of their choice.
parking and more at: For more information: www.HolidayFestDowntown.com
HolidayFestDowntown.com
DowntownFortWayne.com
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Street
Bridge Promenade Park
Enjoy the Iconic Light Displays through December 31st.
The
Landing
3
Please check the
Activities Guide for
details of additional 2
activities happening
Downtown during the
Season of Lights.
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4
Holiday Light Display Locations:
1 The History Center
2 Christ Child Festival Nativity
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3 Aunt Millie’s 7
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4 Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Community Center
5 PNC Bank
6 Ash Brokerage I&M
8 Power
7 Flagstar Bank
1 Center
Plaza
8 Indiana Michigan Power Center
Social Distancing and
Face Coverings
Recommended.
Cathedral of
the Immaculate
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10/27/20 11:24 AM
Diocesan
Museum
Here Comes Santa Claus Holly Shopping
As with any performance, and running. Santa and the Santa exhibit, because it that nearly destroyed it. Local old display whose operation
the thrill is when the lights
go up. But that moment of
his reindeer spend most of
the year in a temperature-
was kept in storage!
The display was created
media ran stories and by the
Christmas season of 1979,
requires both skill and
patience.
The Days of Holly Shopping
excitement starts with an regulated warehouse at for Wolf & Dessauer’s the “first two sets of reindeer “My biggest fear is that we
adventure behind the scenes, Do it Best Corporation’s department store downtown had been restored and hung push the button and nothing,”
the unsung heroes behind the headquarters in New Haven. in 1940, according to a on the side of the Fort Wayne said Finner. “It’s electronics,
magic. Recognizing the importance National Bank building (now
of this Fort Wayne tradition,
historical overview of the
PNC),” McMaken wrote.
but it’s not failed me ever.”
SH
So it is with the Santa
display that hangs on the the trustees of the English-
display by Corey McMaken
published in the Journal Santa and his other two sets While there will be no OP
PNC Bank building’s north Bonter-Mitchell Foundation Gazette three years ago. of reindeer joined them the crowd when Finner pushes
the button this year, he LO
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The Days of
façade for several weeks of and have annually committed following year.
Back then, there were three knows thousands of Fort
the Christmas season. Every to covering the costs for
storage and installation. pairs of reindeers; a fourth From start to finish, the Wayne families count on L
year, tens of thousands of set was added a year later. installation, depending on seeing Santa and his reindeer
people make time to enjoy the “I absolutely look forward After a wartime hiatus, the the weather, is a three-day illuminated. “This year, the Come celebrate The Days of Holly Shopping every
sparkling lights of Santa and it!” said Finner, 62. “I’ve seen display returned to be part of process. Two semi-trailers are ongoing challenges of the Saturday from November 28th through December 19th
his reindeer, which literally people come out in rain, sleet, every holiday season through needed to load and deliver pandemic compelled us to in Downtown Fort Wayne!
happens with a push of a and wind.” 1958. The next year, the store the display, which is split into pivot and create an alternative
button. The iconic image of Finner got involved when moved locations and due to three sections: Santa and and safe way families could
Santa’s sleigh brightens the his sleigh, with two pairs of Four Days of Holly Shopping: This year shop small
there was a call for volunteers. various reasons, the display honor our annual tradition. Saturday will take place on not just one Saturday, but
spirit of even the grinchiest Coincidentally, the lighting wasn’t part of the store’s reindeer. While Santa and his reindeer
among us. plans. It was put in storage for With a crane supplied
every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
ceremony from years’ past would have loved to have us
For Greg Finner, turning sometimes happened on two decades. by Doc’s Crane & Rigging gather downtown and count Expanding this event out over four days helps keep
on the lights is the end of his birthday. However, Co. of Roanoke, the team down the lighting ceremony people safe while still supporting our friends and
After being found in
the beginning. For the last as a lifelong Fort Wayne storage at L. S. Ayres in carefully mounts Santa together, I’m sure he approves neighbors in the retail sector. You can support your
15 years, the electrician at resident, Finner’s downtown the late 1970s, a group of and the reindeer, which are of this safer option from the favorite Downtown business by visiting their brick and
Shambaugh & Sons has experience as a child centered volunteers pushed to restore illuminated by over 24,000 comfort of our homes,” said mortar store in person or by shopping online from the
been in charge of the team around the Christmas the display. It survived a move sockets. It’s a painstaking, Corinna Ladd, PNC regional comfort of your home. Remember that every dollar
who gets the display up window displays instead of nerve-racking process. It’s an president of northern Indiana.
spent in our local shops recirculates about five times in
local spending, making all of our holidays merry and
YOU Shop Small Every Saturday bright! Visit DowntownFortWayne.com/shopping to
be linked to Downtown shopping.
GLOW November 28 - December 19 Do you want to find a snowman? Olaf was bored
during quarantine and built some snowman friends.
He has hidden them around Downtown for you to
find. During each “Day of Holly Shopping” you can
SANTA find one of several snowmen hidden around various
Downtown shopping establishments. If you find one,
be sure to check your snowman and follow the clue
SANTA & HIS to claim your prize. Remember to share, only one
snowman per family please, Santa is watching!
TEAM HAVE Holiday Cheer: The best way to spread Christmas
COME TO TOWN HollyShopping.com
cheer is to sing along for all to hear. Keep your eye out
each Day of Holly Shopping. Some of your favorite
holiday characters will be cruising through Downtown
each Saturday radiating with holiday cheer!
Santa says, “No large crowds, please, socially distance and wear your mask.”
(And he knows if you’ve been bad or good...) So bring your family, your masks, and your yuletide
vibes. Let’s create new memories during The Days of
PNC Tower in Downtown Fort Wayne sparkling through January 1. Holly Shopping in Downtown Fort Wayne.
For more information and updates as the become
available visit: www.HollyShopping.Com
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Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Community Center Activities Guide
Turtle Travels Holiday season offered with additional Holiday Wreath through the Season of Holiday Open House Fort Wayne Children’s Choir
About the Now through Jan 3rd
Science Central
indoor activities.
(260) 427-6460
Lights ending December 31st.
(260) 449-4246
Wednesday, November 25th & Saturday
November 28
Wednesday November 25th
Embassy Theatre
FW Parks & 1950 N Clinton Street
Regular Hours of Operation
fortwayneparks.org
You Glow, Santa
allencountycourthouse.org
Christmas On Broadway FWNP
Good Shepherd Books & Gifts
915 S Clinton St
125 W Jefferson Blvd
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Recreation $10
Experience turtle migration in a giant
board game. Track a hidden turtle using
PNC Bank
The PNC Tower Parking Lot - Corner of
Friday, November 20
5:30 pm
Join us for some Holiday Cheer on
Wednesday November 25th from
Adult: $10; Child (1-12 yrs.): $5;
Infant: Free
During the Festival of Trees Opening
10:00am - 6:00pm and Saturday
Community telemetry. See how shell shapes suit
different lifestyles and habitats. Design
Calhoun St and Main St
Be nice, not naughty... Avoid large
Come line up on both sides of Broadway
from Creighton to Park Avenue to November 25th from 10:00am - 3:00pm!
Browse our beautiful selection of Advent
Day, the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir
will feature local talented youth on
gatherings, maintain social distance, greet Mr. and Mrs. Claus as they travel
Center a turtle-friendly housing development.
Find out what a loggerhead sea turtle mask up and enjoy the tradition!
Santa says, “No large crowds, please,
parade-style south in a 1976 Pierce
Fire Truck, distributing Santa hats along
wreathes & candles, Chocolate Advent
calendars, Nativities, Snow Globes
the Embassy stage during a delightful
musical showcase that is always a
sees as it swims! Recognize that turtles & Christmas trees decorated with featured event during the weeklong
The Community Center and tortoises have various shell shapes socially distance and wear your mask.” the way. Celebrate the lighting of holiday celebration. Masks are required
(And he knows if you’ve been bad or the Christmas on Broadway tree and lovely ornaments! We will have free
offers year-round programs and foot structures that are suited to refreshments for you as you shop! And and thorough COVID-19 protocols must
their habitats. Learn how scientists good...) PNC Tower in Downtown Fort enjoy the holiday fireworks display! be followed for admittance. COVID-19
and activities for all ages Wayne sparkling through January 1. For health reasons, we kindly request a 20% discount off your entire purchase!
locate turtles by using radio telemetry Free parking in our attached garage! measures are detailed on the Embassy
with special emphasis on that social distancing be adhered
equipment that they attach to turtles’ Ash Brokerage Holiday to along the parade route and that no one (260) 399-1442 website.
programming for adults, shells. Illumination gather at Broadway Plaza. goodshepherdbookstore.org (260) 424-5665
age 50+. Annual events Event hours will be announced on Ash Brokerage If you can’t attend in person, be sure
fwembassytheatre.org
Science Central’s website, www. Ash Skyline Plaza (Harrison and Berry St) Preview Night
include the Senior Games, sciencecentral.org. to watch beginning at 5pm on ABC21. Sensory Friendly Light Show
888 S Harrison St Sponsored by Fort Wayne Komets, Wednesday November 25th Wednesday November 25
Active Aging Week, the (260) 424-2400 Light up the city’s skyline! With coloring-
Halloween Haunt and sciencecentral.org Sweetwater, Prairie Farms, Umi, Lake City The History Center Riverfront Fort Wayne -
changing lights surrounding the exterior, Bank, WPTA 21, Trinity English Lutheran 302 E Berry St Promenade Park Foundation Pavilion
Winterval. In addition, year History Center Turret Lighting Skyline Garage, a part of Ash Skyline Church, 103.9 Wayne FM, Shine & Harden 3:00pm - 9:00pm 202 W Superior St
round activities include The History Center Plaza, will be lit with festive colors for the LLP, Associated Builders and Constractors, $3.00 6:00pm - 10:00pm
302 E Berry St 2020 holiday season. Inc., Asher Agency, Downtown The History Center’s annual Festival of Free
computer classes, exercise (260) 469-6895
classes, arts and crafts, The History Center’s iconic turret will Improvement District, Mudrack Tree Gingerbread kicks off its 35th year on Escape the hustle and bustle of the
be lit for the holidays to enjoy with your Flagstar Bank Christmas Tree Service, and Graycraft Signs. November 25 with Preview Night. On holidays to enjoy Promenade Park’s Park
wellness programs, Unwind family. Display Preview Night, visitors can get a sneak Foundation Pavilion in a new light. As a
Your Mind programming (260) 426-2882 Flagstar Bank Headwaters Park Outdoor Ice- peek at the artful creations of local premier community asset focusing on
for early dementia, dancing fwhistorycenter.org Crosswalk over Calhoun St and Skating Rink gingerbread artisans from 3-9pm for only accessibility for all, we want to show
and youth classes. For above Rotunda on Wayne St Opens Saturday, November 21st at $3 per person. you our newest initiative--sensory
Christ Child Festival Nativity 11:00am friendliness. Experience a relaxing light
Lighting Flagstar Bank is excited to light the (260) 426-2882
more information on Christmas tree display above the Headwaters Park show presentation using low lighting,
Ross Building fwhistorycenter.org
programs and activities at crosswalk over Calhoun Street and above 333 S Clinton St aromatherapy, soft music, and guided
230 W Main Hours Vary relaxation. The event is completely
the Community Center, call (Corner of Main Street & Maiden Lane) the Rotunda at the front of our building, a Fort Wayne Artists Guild Holiday
(260) 427-6460 or visit tradition that is very much a part of Fort $6/14 and over, $4/Children under 14, Art Show sensory friendly and welcome to
A nativity will be illuminated on the $3/Skate rental anyone, even those without sensory
Ross Building remaining lit for the 2020 Wayne history. Visitors will notice new Wednesday, November 25th
fortwayneparks.org. color changing enhancements to the tree Enjoy the outdoor ice-skating rink in needs. Thanks to a grant from the AWS
Christmas season. A new feature this Fort Wayne Artists Guild
lighting this year. We hope the Flagstar Headwaters Park, Downtown Fort 256 W Main St Foundation, each 15-minute session
year is signage that includes “Wise Men Wayne beginning the 2020-21 season throughout the evening is FREE! Please,
Still Seek Him”. Bank Christmas tree display brings back 4:00pm - 8:00pm
fond memories of a past we cherish so on November 21st at 11:00am. Enjoy Opening night of Fort Wayne Artists don’t forget a mask and to social
christchildfest.org much. two free skate days in each month of distance.
Guild Holiday Pop-Up gallery offering its
Aunt Millie’s Northern Lights flagstar.com December, January and February. Free (260) 427-6124
Santa’s Workshop Lighting Display Aunt Millie’s Bakeries
350 Pearl St
Things may look different this year, but
Indiana Michigan Power’s
Merry Christmas Wreath
skate days are for children under 14
only and does not include skate rental.
Patrons may bring their own skates. Our
favorite local artists for the third year!
Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, 3D art and
more! Free hand-painted bookmark to
riverfrontfw.org
Ringing of the Bells
I&M Power Center Plaza 2020 - 21 season ends on February 28th. the first 50 shoppers. Demonstrations Wednesday, November 25th
the best traditions never change. First throughout the season and original art
Santa’s Workshop is an animated display featuring an Elf powered Toy Factory with an Endless Conveyor loading displayed in 2008, Aunt Millie’s continues Corner of Wayne St and Calhoun St (260) 422-7625 Downtown Fort Wayne
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is proud (Available beginning November 21st) for that one of a kind gift. This annual holiday tradition was
gifts into Santa’s Sleigh. Each year lighting is expanded or enhanced to make the tradition a memorable experience its annual Northern Lights display by (260) 615-4103
decking the bakery with more than to display and light the “Merry Christmas developed locally from a resident from
for all the families that come to view it. The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community Center mission is to offer Wreath” which made its debut on the “Oh? Christmas Tree!” Holiday fortwayneartistsguild.org Germany who related stories of her
63,000 LED twinkling lights. Pack up
warm hot cocoa and Aunt Millie’s yummy original Wolf & Dessauer Department Exhibit youth. The village’s local churches would
programs and activities for all age groups from toddlers to older adults therefore this is just one of many activities Store at the corner of Calhoun & November 21st - January 3rd Holiday Kick-Off Party
sandwiches for nibbling, load up the gather and ring their bells in unison.
available during the Holiday season offered with additional indoor activities. family in the car and cruise down Pearl Washington in 1937. In 1987, I&M Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Wednesday, November 25th This tradition was “borrowed” and has
Street to see the brilliant lights. From employees played a significant role in Conservatory Foellinger-Freimann Botanical become a staple as part of the Night of
baking memories to bringing Christmas refurbishing the wreath for display that 1100 S Calhoun St Conservatory Lights since 2014. Downtown churches
WED-THUR MONDAY cheer, Aunt Millie’s is blessed to be a part Dec. In 2008, the wreath received a fresh Holiday Hours Vary 1100 S Calhoun St and the Allen County Public Library’s
DEC DEC of the Fort Wayne community. coat of paint and all 8,500 light bulbs $5/Adult, $3/Children ages 3-17/Ages 2 5:00pm - 9:00pm carillons ring in unity marking the
2-3 21
North Pole Stop-N- A December to were replaced with energy-efficient LED and under Free $5/Adult, $3/Children ages 3-17/Ages 2
(260) 424-8245 beginning of the Holidays Downtown! We
Shop & Wagon Rides Remember bulbs. I&M is proud to be the caretaker This holiday season, you can enter and under Free invite you all to share in our hope is that
4:00pm - 7:00pm Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation of this Fort Wayne treasure and to display Fort Wayne’s Botanical Conservatory This annual holiday tradition lives on, the 2020 holiday season is marked with
Community Center it on the building which looks over the to discover a grand array of Christmas but with a candy cane twist! Stroll unity both locally and across the world!
Schedule a time (4-7 PM) to Join us for this special Monday
Luncheon! We will be social
Santa’s Workshop Display Indiana Michigan Power Center Plaza. “trees.” From the Polish upside-down through the Botanical Conservatory,
come to the Community Center Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation (260) 408 3498 Erin’s House -
(12/2 & 12/3) where children distancing and requiring masks tree to the Caribbean charamico, from glowing with excitement indoors and all
until lunch is served at 11:30 Community Center indianamichiganpower.com the log used in the Catalonian tio de nadal throughout. Find warmth on the inside Lights of Love Memorial
can shop for inexpensive ($5 &
am. During lunch we will listen 233 W Main St to the Italian ceppo shelf, there is a world then saunter on down a candy cane trail November 25th - December 6th
under) gifts for friends & family.
Santa’s Workshop is an animated display Holiday Wreath on the Parkview Field
Tractor drawn wagon rides to some holiday music followed Courthouse of holiday tradition associated directly or where magical reindeer are stationed
around the block will be avail- by a short presentation by our featuring an Elf powered Toy Factory loosely with the tree. The Conservatory’s for an outdoor visit. On the way, you will 1301 Ewing St
with an Endless Conveyor loading gifts The Allen County Courthouse Remember and commemorate your
able compliments of Salomon sponsor Hearing Aids Plus+. own colorful, 12’ tall poinsettia “tree,” in experience a grand array of holiday trees
Paid reservations are required into Santa’s Sleigh. Each year lighting Preservation Trust loved one this holiday season. Purchase
Farm. Pre-registration is required 715 S Calhoun St a sea of color and beauty, is one of this as part of the “Oh? Christmas Tree!”
by November 30 for both events by Wednesday, December 16. is expanded or enhanced to make the city’s annual “tree” traditions. Join us holiday exhibit. Both Conjure Coffee and a tribute to be displayed on the Parkview
233 West Main Street Reservation fees cannot be tradition a memorable experience for The Allen County Courthouse Field videoboard from November 25
at www.fortwayneparks.org Preservation Trust is pleased to announce for this salute to holiday history. Please the Conservatory Shop will be open for
refunded. Ages 50+ all the families that come to view it. - December 6. All proceeds benefit
or by calling (260)427-6000. that we will continue with the hanging of check our website for extended holiday business. Regular admission fees apply.
(260) 427-6460 Sponsored by Park Place Senior The Fort and Recreation Community hours. Sponsored by Majic 95.1 WAJI, Sponsored by Majic 95.1 WAJI and Erin’s House for Grieving Children. Visit
Center mission is to offer programs and the Holiday Wreath on the Courthouse--a erinshouse.org/lights-of-love or call 260-
Living & Summit City Nursing PBS39 and the Auer Foundation. PBS39.
& Rehab. activities for all age groups from toddlers tradition in Fort Wayne that many have 423-2466 for more information.
fortwayneparks.org come to cherish. Look for the giant lit (260) 427-6440 (260) 427-6440
to older adults therefore this is just one botanicalconservatory.org botanicalconservatory.org (260) 423-2466
of many activities available during the wreath by November 25th!! Enjoy the parkviewfield.com | erinshouse.org
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Festival of Trees Tree!” holiday exhibit indoors then STEAM-sgiving Snowman Scavenger Hunt Christmas Trees Around the Bandshell East and bring your camera to all your reindeer questions. Photos Children’s Choir! This lyrical performing 7:00pm them.
Embassy Theatre wander through the illuminated outdoor November 27th - November 29th Saturdays November 28th – World take pictures with Jolly Old Saint Nick. are welcome as part of your up-close ensemble will be caroling outdoors at Free Local Broadcast (260) 424-2400
November 25th - December 2nd gardens. From the moment you walk Science Central December 19th December 2nd, 9th and 16th No reservation or fee is required. In the experience with real live reindeer. Please the Botanical Conservatory just as the Heartland Sings presents Messiah, sciencecentral.org/programs/programs-
Hours Vary through the door, you will enjoy stunning 1950 N Clinton Street Downtown Fort Wayne Foellinger-Freimann Botanical event of inclement weather, please check dress for the weather. Regular admission beautifully illuminated gardens become the classic oratorio by George Frideric on-site/stem-camps/science2go-stem-
125 W Jefferson Blvd poinsettias and discover numerous $10/Adults and Children over 2 Free Conservatory the Riverfront Fort Wayne Facebook page fees apply. bright after sunset. No reservations Handel that continues to be a standard kits.html
Adult: $10; Child (1-12 yrs.): $5; Infant: opportunities to pause for a lighted Our traditional Festival of Trains is Do you want to find a snowman? Olaf 1100 S Calhoun St for updates. (260) 427-6440 required. Regular admission fees apply. of the concert stage and enjoyed by
Free; Virtual: $25 photo. Also, stop into the Conservatory expanding! This year’s event will include a was bored during quarantine and built 11:00am - 1:00pm (260) 427-6124 botanicalconservatory.org (260) 427-6440 audiences all over the world. Performed A Festivus for the Rest of Us!
(Available on November 25th) Shop where unique gifts are available for variety of models, hobbies, and activities some snowman friends. He has hidden $5/Adult, $3/Children ages 3-17/Ages 2 riverfrontfw.org botanicalconservatory.org by Heartland Sings’ Vocal Artists and Wednesday, December 23rd
Lobbies of the Embassy Theatre and purchase. Regular admission fees apply. for the young and young-at-heart. Pick them around Downtown for you to find. and under Free Holiday Story Telling at the orchestra and conducted by Maestro Trubble Brewing
Indiana Hotel are transformed into a Please check our website for extended up a new interest or join others who During each “Day of Holly Shopping” you Celebrate a world of holiday tradition and The Nutcracker History Center Gingerbread Pursuit Robert Nance, this performance 2725 Broadway
wonderland of Christmas trees under the holiday hours. Sponsored by Majic 95.1 share yours as we explore the science, can find one of several snowmen hidden symbolism associated with the evergreen December 4th - December 13th Sunday, December 6th Saturday, December 12th features over 150 projected images Doors open at 4:00pm
theme of “Comfort and Joy.” This year WAJI and PBS39. technology, engineering, arts, and math in around various Downtown shopping tree. Each day explores a different Arts United Center at Arts Campus The History Center The History Center from art history that depict the story Airing of Grievances all day.
marks the festival’s 36th celebration. (260) 427-6440 establishments. If you find one, be sure culture and its characteristic holiday Fort Wayne 302 E Berry St 302 E Berry St as it unfolds in the music. Experience Feats of Strength competition 8:00pm
botanicalconservatory.org toys, games, and pastimes.
Youth performances on stage are (260) 424-2400 to check your snowman and follow the festivities as emphasized in the 2020 303 E Main St Noon - 5:00pm 8:30am this multi-sensory performance, with If you know the Seinfeld episode, then
scheduled on various days and times. clue to claim your prize. Remember to holiday exhibit, “Oh? Christmas Tree.” $45; all tickets subject to $5 processing Regular Festival Admission Enjoy a festive 4-mile run through large chorus, soloists, orchestra, and you’ll understand why Trubble Brewing
“White Christmas” sciencecentral.org artists throughout history telling the
Follow the Embassy on Facebook or share, only one snowman per family This is a unique educational opportunity fee Enjoy stories of the season with holiday downtown then receive free same-day gives away bagels, lets you air your
Instagram, visit the Embassy’s website Movie Screening at the Embassy please, Santa is watching! Fort Wayne Ballet’s The Nutcracker Fort story telling at the Festival. admission to the Festival with your race story of Christ, and make a memory with
Theatre Riverfront Holiday Sip & Shop to drop in and learn all about different grievances around the Festivus pole, and
or call the box office for schedule details. (260) 420-3266 trees, plants and even non-plant related Wayne’s original favorite holiday classic! (260) 426-2882 bib. Heartland Sings this holiday season! hosts a feats of strength competition.
Masks are required and thorough November 26th, Thanksgiving Day Saturday, November 28th HollyShopping.com Online video-on-demand available
Embassy Theatre Riverfront Fort Wayne - materials different cultures from around A story of a young girl, a Nutcracker fwhistorycenter.org For more info or to register, visit (260) 750-4990
COVID-19 protocols must be followed the world call their “Christmas Tree.” prince, and the evil Mouse King that veepraces.com. 12/14/2020 at HeartlandSings.org/ trubblebrewing.com
for admittance. COVID-19 measures are 125 W Jefferson Blvd Promenade Park Foundation Pavilion Make & Take Legend of the Tickets for $20.
5:00pm 202 W Superior St Small groups welcome! Included with brings together the whole family for Cookies and Cocoa with Santa (260) 426-2882.
detailed on the Embassy website. Gingerbread Man Ornament regular Conservatory admission. an experience of holiday magic — and December 6th - December 13th fwhistorycenter.org (260) 436-8080 The Spirit of Christmas
(260) 424-5665 Adult: $10; Child (1-12 yrs.): $5; Infant: 11:00am - 5:00pm Sunday, November 29th heartlandsings.org
Free (260) 427-6440 a fantastic journey to the Kingdom Hours Vary Thursday, December 24th
fwembassytheatre.org Free The History Center of Sweets! It’s more than a family Embassy Theatre Science of Sugary Structures
As one feature of the Embassy’s Join us for a special holiday experience botanicalconservatory.org Heartland Sings
302 E Berry St tradition — it’s a holiday feast for the 125 W Jefferson Blvd Saturday, December 12th A December to Remember ABC 21.1
Festival of Gingerbread Festival of Trees, the theater will include on the first Saturday during the Days of Noon - 5:00pm Monday, December 21st
a Thanksgiving Day screening of the Conservatory Holiday Concert eyes and ears! Please check website for $20 per person The History Center 7:00pm
November 25th - December 13th Holly Shopping. We are opening the Park $1 plus Regular Festival Admission performance dates and times. Join us at the Embassy Theatre for 302 E Berry St Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation
classic holiday movie “White Christmas,” Foundation Pavilion in Promenade Park Thursday, December 3rd Free Local Broadcast
The History Center Make a gingerbread man ornament to (260) 484-9646 a quick - but fun - visit with Santa. Noon - 5:00pm Community Center A Fort Wayne Holiday Tradition, The
302 E Berry St starring Bing Crosby and Rosemary as a shopping location for Riverfront take home and hang on the tree. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical 233 W Main St
Clooney and featuring music by Irving Conservatory fortwayneballet.org/performances/ Especially helpful for families who $3 plus Regular Festival Admission Spirit of Christmas, is a concert where
$6.00 Adults, $4 Youth & Seniors, merchandise ($5 off a purchase of $25 (260) 426-2882 fall-season don’t have much time! In addition to Explore the fun side of sugary 11:30am
Berlin. Masks are required and thorough or more), river and promenade-themed 1100 S Calhoun St $5 vocal music and stunning architecture
2 and Under Free fwhistorycenter.org cookies and cocoa, there will be story gingerbread creations. In-person or take- combine to create lasting memories!
The History Center’s annual Festival of COVID-19 protocols must be followed art from local vendors, and passes and 5:30pm - 7:30pm Join us for this special Monday
for admittance. COVID-19 measures are $1/person Ages 3 and up St. Nicholas Open House time, and families will be able to take home options available. Heartland Sings Vocal Artists, directed
Gingerbread kicks off its 35th year on items from our neighboring parks. You Grand Drive Up Cookie Sale Saturday December 5th - Saturday a socially-distanced photo with Santa (260) 426-2882 Luncheon! We will be social distancing
November 25 with Preview Night. On detailed on the Embassy website. Monday, November 30th On this $1 Night in December, we and requiring masks until lunch is served by Maestro Robert Nance, present music
(260) 424-5665 can also join the silent auction to bid on December 12th during this 60-minute holiday memory. fwhistorycenter.org of the season under the Beaux Arts
Preview Night, visitors can get a sneak eco-art murals featuring Promenade Park The History Center welcome Those 2 Guys in Suits & Ties, at 11:30 am. During lunch we will listen to
fwembassytheatre.org Tom Didier and Todd Frymier who are Good Shepherd Books & Gifts Patrons should enter through the Indiana style rotunda of the historic Allen County
peek at the artful creations of local and other proud Fort Wayne themes—all 302 E Berry St 915 S Clinton St Hotel lobby, just west of the Box Office Handel’s Messiah some holiday music followed by a short
gingerbread artisans from 3-9pm for 9:00am - 5:00pm always singin’ in style! What a night to not presentation by our sponsor Hearing Aids Courthouse. Hear the harmonies echo
Downtown Holiday Window produced by the local community with Mon-Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm entrance. Masks are required (except Saturday, December 12th from floor to ceiling, and feel your spirit
only $3 per person. The Festival features recycled bottle caps. Winter themed Cookies $1 each only marvel at all the different trees as Plus+. Paid reservations are required by
Decorating Contest part of the “Oh? Christmas Tree!” holiday Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm when eating or drinking) and thorough Heartland Sings soar, with the rush of dozens of voices
special programing each weekend. beverages and snacks will also be Enjoy the Festival’s traditional Enjoy a wonderful atmosphere as you COVID-19 protocols must be followed NBC 21.2 Wednesday, December 16. Reservation
Since its inception in 1985, the Festival November 26th - December 14th gingerbread cookies at home with our exhibit, but to also enjoy live musical fees cannot be refunded. Ages 50+ singing from on high! The combination
Downtown Fort Wayne available for purchase. Help us support shop our beautiful selection of Advent for admittance. COVID-19 measures are 7:00pm of beautiful voices resonating in this
of Gingerbread has become one of our our local retailers on Small Business first ever drive thru cookie sale. Contact entertainment during the holiday season. (260) 427-6460
Free (260) 427-6440 wreathes, candles, Chocolate Advent detailed on the Embassy website. Seating Free Local Broadcast amazing space is sure to enchant
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