Ongoing Events

Fort Wayne Museum of Art free Thursdays and Sundays.


On the first Thursday of the month (December 2, January 6, February 3, March 3) admission to the Botanical Conservatory is just $1 between the hours of 5:00-8:00p.m. Visit during those hours and pay only $1 per person, adult or child! (Ages 2 and under are still admitted free.) The Botanical Conservatory is located at 1100 South Calhoun Street in downtown Fort Wayne.


Downtown Ice Skating Rink at Headwaters Park is open for the season November 21 through February 28. Skating admission is: $5 for children ages 14 - adults, $3 for children 13 and under. Skate rental (for those needing skates) $2. 12:00-10:00pm Friday and Saturday. 12:00-8:00pm Sundays. 3:00-8:00pm Monday through Thursday. Every Friday Free for children under 14.


Dono Ntoaso
Weisser Park Youth Center
802 Eckert • 427-6780
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5-7 pm
Dono Ntoaso (pronounced dough-no en-toeoh-so) is a percussion theatre (drum line) with a drumming, dance, and spoken word component. Snares, quads, bass, pans, djembe, djun djun and auxiliary instruments are used to help members learn to read music and rhythms. Ages 7-18.


Jump for Life
Weisser Park Youth Center
802 Eckert • 427-6780
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4-5 pm
Jump for Life is an exercise, nutrition and hygiene program for children ages 3-15. Fields trips involve swimming, hair styling, manicures and dining out. This group also learns how to prepare healthy snacks.


Basketball Program/Leagues
This basketball program is designed to help children and teens develop basketball skills. This program also helps build self-confidence, develop leadership ability and promote sportsmanship. For more information, call Michael Ayers at 427-6780 or 427-6788.
- Lakeside Middle School
Tuesdays, 5-8 pm, ages 13 and under
Thursdays, 5-8 pm, ages 14-18

- Weisser Park Elementary
Wednesday 5:30-9 pm, ages 14-18
Friday 5:30-9 pm, ages 13 and under


Nsoroma Choir
Cooper Teen Center
Clinton and Lafayette • 427-6728
Thursday, 6-7 pm
Nsoroma Choir is a fundamental gospel music program for students of all ages. Choir members learn how to read music, singing posture and performance skills. Facilitated by Dora Pearson.


Girl Talk
Jennings Recreation Center
1330 McCulloch St. • 427-6700
Monday & Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm
Girl Talk is designed for girls in the 4th grade through high school. Discussions focus on dealing with peer pressure, friendship, getting along with your parents and many other topics of concern to young girls and teens. Questions? Call 427-6700 and ask for Mrs. Davis.


Arts and Crafts
Jennings Recreation Center
1330 McCulloch St. • 427-6700
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 4-5 pm


Homework Assistance
Jennings Recreation Center
1330 McCulloch St. • 427-6700
Monday-Friday, 3:30-4 pm


Movie Nite
Jennings Recreation Center
1330 McCulloch St. • 427-6700
Thursdays, 6-7:45 pm
Movies are family-friendly and free.


Talent Day
Jennings Recreation Center
1330 McCulloch St. • 427-6700
Fridays, 4-5:35 pm
Kids gain live stage experience every Friday with this afternoon talent show.