November

On the first Thursday of the month (November 4, & December 2) admission to the Botanical Conservatory is just $1 between the hours of 5:00-8:00p.m. (Ages 2 and under are still admitted free.) The Botanical Conservatory is located at 1100 South Calhoun Street in downtown Fort Wayne.


This year the Headwaters Park ice rink opens for the season on Saturday, November 21 and runs through February 28. There will be an ice skating show at 2:00pm opening day, with an encore presentation at 7pm to celebrating this season's opening. Skating admission will be: $5 for children ages 14 - adults, $3 for children 13 and under. Skate rental (for those needing skates) $2. Hours are 12:00-10:00pm Friday and Saturday, 12:00-8:00pm Sundays, and 3:00-8:00pm Monday through Thursday. Every Friday Free for children under 14.


On November 26th, 27th and 28th, the Festival of Trains will be taking place at Science Central. Train enthusiasts of all ages are invited to observe model train sets provided by various local model train groups. Climb aboard for holiday fun with a visit to the Twelfth Annual Festival of Trains at Science Central. Area model railroad and historic railroad groups will be chugging in to Science Central Station to fascinate the young and old alike. Kids (2 yrs & under) get in for free. Everyone else pays $7.00 admission. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.


On Wednesday, November 24, Downtown HolidayFest takes place! If you've never been to it before, it's the night when the large Santa is lit, along with the Wells Fargo tree and the One Summit wreath. The Festival of Gingerbread will be open in the Historical Museum, and so will the Festival of Trees at the Embassy. The lighting ceremony starts at 5:00pm. From 4:00-7:30 p.m., Santa’s Workshop at the Community Center (233 W. Main St.) will be taking place. There will be a Holiday Kick-Off Party at the Botanical Gardens from 5:00-9:00 pm. Holiday Houses for Habitat is one of Fort Wayne's newest holiday attractions, where hundreds of "snow village" homes, manufactured by Department 56, are showcased at the Grand Wayne Convention Center for families to enjoy throughout the holiday season. Join them from 6-9 p.m. during HolidayFest’s Annual Night of Lights. Or just come to be part of the event. Hot cocoa is available from street vendors. Live music will be played. It's an amazing, fun time for everyone!