Things to Do in Fort Wayne (2025)

A downtown arts anchor known for its Glass Wing and rotating shows, from contemporary glass to international print exhibitions. Free Thursday evenings invite everyone in, and the Paradigm Gallery spotlights regional makers. Hours and 2025 exhibits are current.

A beloved 21+ venue where touring indie and punk bands share the bill with local acts. Visit Fort Wayne regularly highlights its scene cred, and the 2025 show calendar confirms the lights are still on late.

Community-owned and locally programmed, this art-house screens independent, foreign, and documentary films, and hosts the Hobnobben Film Festival. Recent coverage by the Journal Gazette underscores its active 2025 programming.

An admission-free hub for contemporary art inside the Auer Center, Artlink mounts strong juried shows like the 2025 Midwest Regional and National Print. It’s praised by local arts writers for championing working artists year-round.

An urban oasis with changing showcases and $1 Thursday nights. The city announced playful 2025 exhibits like Floor is Lava! alongside the popular live butterfly display—an easy add to any downtown day.

Two floors, a basement, 150,000 used titles, and a couple of bookstore cats—this indie landmark is celebrated by Atlas Obscura and treasured by locals. Open hours and frequent updates show it’s thriving in 2025.

A flavor-forward brewery with a family-friendly taproom and on-site Two Sixty BBQ. Events like Session Fest keep its calendar lively, and 2025 hours confirm it’s pouring everything from barrel-aged to playful seasonal releases.

Serving since 1888, this intimate seafood institution remains locally owned and deeply storied. Its current owners honor the lineage with classics like oysters and cioppino in a snug, convivial room.

The region’s first food hall and public market gathers independent vendors under one roof inside the award-winning Electric Works redevelopment. Recognized by preservation groups and local media, it’s a delicious snapshot of Fort Wayne’s maker economy.

Formerly Ft. Wayne’s Farmers Market, the rebranded Saturday market continues year-round at Electric Works, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., featuring regional farms, bakers, and makers. Local news confirmed the 2025 transition and uninterrupted operations.

An all-day café-bar pairing serious coffee with evening cocktails in a handsome Art Deco space. Local listings show extended hours seven days a week, making it a stylish meet-up any time of day.

Tour the headquarters to watch chocolatiers at work, learn the company’s story, and taste through signature collections. Public tours run weekly with a purchase rebate; private tastings and events are available.