Attractions
There are lots of different things to do around Fort Wayne. In the summer and fall, there are numerous festivals and activities to attend. Here are some of the places you can visit in and around Fort Wayne! Updated March 2026
Places to Visit
- Fort Wayne Zoo
- Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
- The Landing
- Promenade Park
- Electric Works
- Science Central (children focused)
- Fort Wayne Museum of Art
- Lunch on the Square
- Auburn Cord Duesenberg Car Museum (In Auburn, IN – a 30-minute drive)
- Black Pine Animal Sanctuary (Open May through October, In Albion, IN – a 45-minute drive)
Festivals and Events
- Winterval (January)
- Cherry Blossom Festival (mid May, Japan Festival)
- YLNI Farmers Market (May to September)
- Arab Fest (early June)
- German Fest (early June)
- BBQ Rib Fest (mid June)
- Allen County Fair (end of June)
- Greek Fest (end of June)
- Big Fort Fest (mid July)
- Fiesta Fort Wayne (August, Hispanic Heritage Celebration)
- Taste of the Arts (August)
- Korea Festival (mid September)
- Be A Tourist In Your Own Hometown (mid September)
- Johny Appleseed Festival (mid September)
- Blue Jacket’s Fantasy of Lights (November through December, holiday light displays)
- Parkview Field Holiday lights (November through early January)
Shopping Malls
- Glenbrook Square Mall (Address: 4201 Coldwater Road)
- Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center (Address: 4110 W Jefferson Blvd.)