There are a ton of things to do in our city for the whole family.
Check out what’s going on in March!
(Check out ongoing, recurring, and weekly events at the bottom of the page)
If you have a fun, family-friendly event that you would like to be added, please send the event information, and a link if you have one, to [email protected].
March Events:
Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street
March 1, 6:00-9:00 p.m. and each Wednesday until March 29
Learn some new moves at the riverfront. Shuffle into the Park Foundation Pavilion on Wednesday nights to learn and practice a new style of dance. Instructors from a variety of local dance groups and schools will offer lessons at the beginning of the night followed by open dancing. The type of dance will rotate to include styles from waltzing to line dancing and also traditional cultural dances. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Toledo Walleye
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
March 1, 2023
Join the jungle! The Komets are back on home ice for another thrilling game.
“California Dreamin’” Showcase Exhibit
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Until April 16, Public hours
Calling all mamas and papas—find your inner beach bum at the Botanical Conservatory. Bring on the good vibes and hang loose at the botanical boardwalk accented with sun-loving tropical plants and vivid waves of color. Let the kiddos spring into the spirit of surf, sand and sun! Be sure to experience this Cali-cool winter exhibit.
Kerstin Glaess: “Coast to Coast”
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Until April 15, Public hours
Kerstin Glaess is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist working primarily in oil, collage and photography. She is best known for her paintings based on photographs and memories from her worldwide military adventures as a child. Kerstin continues to be inspired by a nature collection of flora, fauna and landscapes from her various homes across two continents, two countries, eleven states, one U.S. Territory and counting! Her diverse collections of collages and drawings focus on the shared human experience teasing the borders between dreamscapes and reality. Coast to Coast is fittingly on display during the California Dreamin’ Showcase Exhibit at the Botanical Conservatory.
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Thursdays, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Find your inner beach bum and good vibes when you experience the California Dreamin’ showcase exhibit along with the Tropical and Desert gardens in the Conservatory. Admission is just $1 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. every Thursday. Civic Center Garage parking is validated for free.
Roanoke, Indiana
March 1 – 12, 2023
Enjoy the extraordinary flavors of Roanoke during Taste of Roanoke! Taste of Roanoke features local eateries offering special menus and pricing during the first 12 days of March.
50th Annual Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
March 2 – 5, 2023
The Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show is celebrating its 50th Anniversary! While the heart and soul of their show continues to be the 650+ home improvement experts / artists & crafters / service providers / exhibitors… they’re excited to be able to bring extra features to the show this year!
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Wheeling Nailers
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
March 4, 2023
Join the jungle! The Komets are back on home ice for another thrilling game.
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Iowa Heartlanders
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
March 5, 2023
Join the jungle! The Komets are back on home ice for another thrilling game.
Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies Live
Embassy Theatre
March 8, 2023
Founded by Emmy-nominated choreographer, Chloé Arnold, Syncopated Ladies is the most-viewed female tap dance band in history. Known for their viral self-produced content, they were recognized by Beyoncé, who not only shared their work saying “They killed it,” she then transformed the homepage of Beyonce.com to feature Syncopated Ladies.
Embassy Theatre
March 9, 2023
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life. Bluey’s Big Play is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co.
Mad Ants vs. Motor City Cruise
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
March 9, 2023
Come cheer on the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and enjoy ANTertainment and more. Check them out for a one-of-a-kind game experience.
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Wheeling Nailers
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
March 10, 2023
Join the jungle! The Komets are back on home ice for another thrilling game.
Promenade Park
Varying dates from March 10 – May 12, 2023
Take control of your sensory needs through crafts, discussions with sensory professionals and other resources. This spring we are offering one DIY craft that involves all 5 senses on the 2nd Friday of each month.
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
March 11 – 12, 2023
Connect with Fort Wayne’s rich railroad history at the Botanical Conservatory where local railroad clubs are presenting various displays ranging from G scale to HO to tiny N scale model trains and more. A “freight time” for the whole family especially the littlest engines! General admission fees apply. Sponsored by US 93.3.
Grand Wayne Convention Center
March 11 – 12, 2023
Student performances (piano, vocal, dance, and drama) and student art displays, along with workshops featuring guest musicians, dancers, and visual artists, will all be a part of the Fort Wayne FAME Festival on Saturday and Sunday, March 11-12, 2023, at the Grand Wayne Center.
Mad Ants vs. Motor City Cruise
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
March 11, 2023
Come cheer on the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and enjoy ANTertainment and more. Check them out for a one-of-a-kind game experience.
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Indy Fuel
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
March 12, 2023
Join the jungle! The Komets are back on home ice for another thrilling game.
5510 Glendale Rd.
March 12, 2023
Spring Forward on the Trails! Join The City of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. and Little River Wetlands Project (LRWP) for a guided bike ride along the Towpath Trail, followed by a guided hike at Eagle Marsh! This event is FREE and open to all ages and experience levels.
Varying locations throughout Waynedale
March 13 – 17, 2023
This St. Patrick’s Day, there will be a pot of gold to be found in Waynedale! Well, maybe not an actual pot of gold, but hundreds of dollars in local prizes will be up for grabs in a new community game called The Waynedale Shamrock Search.
Sunday Heritage Concert Series
Promenade Park – Park Foundation Pavilion
Dates vary through May 14, 2023
Head to Promenade Park for an up close and personal experience with local musicians and musical groups performing in the Park Foundation Pavilion on the 2nd Sunday of every month. Concerts are free and open to all ages.
Promenade Park
Dates vary through May 14, 2023
Yoga on the Riverfront continues this Spring on the 2nd Sunday of the month in the Park Foundation Pavilion (with the exception of April on the 3rd Sunday). This relaxing, 1-hour flow is for all skill levels and led by instructor Chelsea Vona, owner of Discover Yoga. Yoga mats can be provided if you do not have your own.
Historic Swinney Homestead Tour/Brunch/Guided Tour of Allen County Court House
Swinney Homestead
March 16, 2023
This unique history tour begins at the Swinney Homestead with brunch and a house tour. Following will be a trip to courthouse for commentary on the history and artwork adorning the building. Reservations by March 9.
NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Championships
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Varying dates through March 18, 2023
The NCAA today, the Fort Wayne Mastodons and Manchester University Spartans were selected to host a total of five separate NCAA basketball championships events, starting in 2019, all taking place at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Visit Fort Wayne and the Memorial Coliseum partnered with both local institutions to submit a total of 25 bids during the summer of 2016, for events taking place from 2019 to 2022. The NCAA announced championship event hosts for all sports in all three divisions for all four years.
Carole Lombard Bridge
March 18, 2023
Get Green Fest 2023 is Fort Wayne’s only family-friendly St. Patrick’s festival. Festivities include Local Food Trucks, 5-Kilt Run through downtown Fort Wayne, Lucky Charms Eating Contest, River Greening, Gold Coin Drop, and many more family-friendly events.
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
March 18, 2023
Eight trucks are expected to appear, including: Predator, Nitro Menace, Nitemare, Jailbird, County Mounty, Bootlegger, Stomper and Never Satisfied.
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
March 19, 2023
Come cheer on the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and enjoy ANTertainment and more. Check them out for a one-of-a-kind game experience.
Free Sensory-Friendly Art Show
Bierman Autism Centers; Fort Wayne
March 20, 2023
Bierman Autism Centers – Fort Wayne is excited to invite you and your family to a FREE Art Show and Gallery Event, where we will display artwork from the talented kids at our center and provide an opportunity for kids to create their own artwork.
Allen County Public Library Theater
March 21, 2023
The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir presents the Young Artists Concert on March 19 at 7:00pm at Downtown Library Auditorium. The concert will feature the Concert Choir, Youth Chorale, Chamber Singers, and select individual musicians from the featured ensembles.
Fire & Light Productions Presents Beauty & The Beast Jr.
University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center
March 23, 2023
After a decade of performing for the Fort Wayne community, our mission holds true- from the moment we choose a script to the final curtain call, we enter every production on a mission to create God-honoring theatre experiences. Fire and Light began as a youth theatre club in a church basement, to a fully-fledged troupe of 93 actors and artists, ages 8-18, performing 5-7 productions a year.
Embassy Theatre
March 23, 2023
Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show is Riverdance as you’ve never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Twenty-five years on, composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerizing soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, projection, stage and costume designs.
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Rapid City Rush
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
March 24, 2023
Join the jungle! The Komets are back on home ice for another thrilling game.
Arts United Center
March 24 – 26, 2023
Bittersweet love takes flight in Tchaikovsky’s romantic tragedy. Prince Siegfried must marry, and his heart chooses the doomed Odette, the princess fated to spend her daylight hours as an enchanted swan. Only true love will break the spell, but the prince is tricked into pledging himself to another. Discover this timeless classic and find out why it continues to live on in the hearts of aspiring princesses around the world.
Old Fort
March 25, 2023
It is March of 1864. The men of the 9th Indiana Volunteer Infantry are on garrison duty in Northeastern Alabama, on the verge of setting off on spring campaigns. Come and talk to the soldiers about their daily life in a garrison. Observe the daily duties and responsibilities as the regiment maintains its watch on the surrounding area. Morning parade, drills, and guard mount will occur throughout the day, weather permitting.
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Rapid City Rush
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
March 25, 2023
Join the jungle! The Komets are back on home ice for another thrilling game.
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Expo II and III
March 25 – 26, 2023
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? How about a day of shopping for the most unique trinkets and treasures under the sun? For the past two decades, Shipshewana On The Road Gift, Food and Craft Show has brought the most interesting, most innovative, most creative and just plain awesome products to our customers. You’ll find thousands of unique items that you may not find anywhere else! Come and join us! You’ll be glad you did!
Spring Celebration at Promenade Park!
Promenade Park
March 25, 2023
Spring is the season of new beginnings. Fresh blooms open, animals awaken, and the earth seems to come to life once more. Come out and join the celebration at Promenade Park. It begins with an educational and entertaining presentation from the Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehabilitation Center. See their amazing birds of prey up-close from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the pavilion. After the presentation, continue the family fun on a birdwatching tour, making bird seed crafts, and learning the basics of birdwatching. Binoculars and craft materials for kids and adults will be provided. Finally, don’t leave the park without making a fun paper bag kite craft and completing our scavenger hunt that will have you exploring the fresh sights, smells, and sounds of the beginning of Spring. Stop by anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for this FREE event.
Fort Wayne Komets vs. Rapid City Rush
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
March 26, 2023
Join the jungle! The Komets are back on home ice for another thrilling game.
LCNP/Parkview Nutrition: Fueling for the Future — HEALTHY SNACKS
LC Nature Park
March 28, 2023
It’s never too late to make choices that can improve your health. Join Rachel Stohlman, RDN, LD, Parkview Health, to celebrate National Nutrition Month. Rachel will be sharing how to properly fuel ourselves with snacks to get us through the day and help us make sustainable nutrition goals for better health.
Spring/Summer Events from Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
Indiana Waterways: The Art of Conservation
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Through March 19, 2023 (closed Mondays)
See the works of five artists and their views of Indiana waterways in this exhibition of 60 paintings designed to call attention to the importance of protecting the state’s 62,000 miles of rivers, streams and tributaries in Indiana. The artists are Avon Waters (from Converse, working in pastels), John Kelty (Fort Wayne, watercolors), Curt Stanfield (Rosedale, oils) and brothers Dan and Tom Woodson (Muncie, oils); their subject matter is from all over Indiana.
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Through November 5, 2023 (closed Mondays)
Over the past decade, the Fort Wayne Museum of Art has built one of the fastest growing collections of Studio Glass in the Midwest. This new permanent glass wing will showcase a selection of their rapidly expanding collection of almost 400 glass sculptures.
LC Nature Park
Select dates from February 16 – May 18, 2023
A monthly program for our littlest Nature Rangers (Ages 3-5). Your kids will enjoy a seasonal, nature-themed story, a delicious snack, and a fun craft!
The Olde East End Building
Saturdays through April 29, 2023
Located in Fort Wayne, our winter market will be held at The Olde East End Building, also known as the old candy factory, located at 1501 E Berry St. The Winter YLNI Farmers Market provides a comfortable indoor shopping experience during the chilly months of the year and connects the community with local vendors. Customers can find select produce, baked goods, crafts, jewelry, honey, and so much more!
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
First Thursday of each month
During Curator’s Tours, President & CEO and Chief Curator Charles Shepard or other curators take you on a new gallery tour each month. From their specialized and personal points of view, curators offer a unique perspective for all exhibitions at the Museum. Curator’s Tours are on the first Thursday of every month from 12:15 – 1pm. They are free with gallery admission.
The Bell Mansion 420 W Wayne St 46802
Saturdays through June 2023
Come Check out this gorgeous building and also hear about Ghost stories experienced at the Bell Mansion. Either things our team has experienced, or other paranormal teams during their private investigations!
Midweek Paranormal Investigation
The Bell Mansion
Each Wednesday
Come not only tour the gorgeous Bell Mansion and learn all things paranormal, use our paranormal equipment or bring your own, to capture your own paranormal activity from 7pm to 11pm.
Monday Blues Jam Sessions with G Money & Special Guests
The Club Room at The Clyde
Weekly
Every Monday, 7-10 PM – $15 All You Can Eat BBQ Specials.
The Club Room at the Clyde
Weekly
Every Tuesday, enjoy the best in soft rock and classic hits with a variety of rotating artists.
Wednesday Jazz Sessions at Club Room at the Clyde
The Club Room at the Clyde
Weekly
Each Wednesday with a fantastic performance by featured local, regional, and national jazz artists!
Nashville Thursdays at Club Room at The Clyde
Club Room at the Clyde
Weekly
The best in local and regional artists playing classic country, bluegrass, americana and more! In addition to the regular menu and seasonal features, enjoy Nashville Hot Chicken, Macho Cowboy Nachos and fantastic drink specials!
Friday Night Vibes at Club Room at the Clyde
The Club Room at the Clyde
Weekly
Friday Night Vibes Presented by WBOI’s Meet The Music as WBOI’s Julia Meek hosts the best of local and regional music at The Club Room at The Clyde! Don’t forget to take advantage of our $28 Prime Rib Special (12 oz.) that’s served with your choice of side and baked potato.
I Love Saturdays at Club Room at The Clyde
Club Room at the Clyde
Weekly
Enjoy the best in Pop, Soul R&B and Funk every Saturday! Don’t forget to take advantage of the $28 Prime Rib Special (12 oz.) that’s served with your choice of side and baked potato.
