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Plan a Weekend Getaway in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Glo Wild at the Fort Wayne Zoo begins March 27. TinCaps Opening Day is April 4. Enjoy Floor Is Lava at the Botanical Conservatory through April 6.

Shining Spring Getaways

There has never been a better time to plan a getaway to Fort Wayne!

Coming March 27, the Fort Wayne Zoo will host Glo Wild, a brilliantly lighted walk through their exhibits on select evenings through May 26. The Zoo opens for the season on Friday, March 28, and the celebration is part of their 60th anniversary. 

In addition to the opening of the Fort Wayne Zoo, you'll see signs of spring all over town! Friday, April 4 is Opening Day for the 2025 season of TinCaps Baseball. The Botanical Conservatory hosts Floor Is Lava through April 6, a fun showcase for kids to recreate the beloved childhood game among fiery blooms. And don't forget to check out our Calendar of Events, filled with family fun to explore! 

Check out our Spring Break Checklist and to get started today! 

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Get Your Tickets for the Vera Bradley Sale!

The Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale — From April 30 to May 4, 2025 — brings more than 40,000 shoppers to Fort Wayne, Indiana from all over the country to take advantage of 50%-70% off retail prices of Vera Bradley's luggage, handbags, and accessories!

Tickets are now on sale at the Memorial Coliseum Box Office and through Ticketmaster. 

Learn more at VisitFortWayne.com/VeraBradley.

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Are you a Fort Wayne fan? We have the gifts you're looking for. Check out our wide variety of keepsakes, souvenirs, postcards, apparel, artwork, and more! Stop by our downtown Fort Wayne Visitors Center, or shop online. We ship anywhere in the U.S.  

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Explore our calendar of events to discover shows and celebrations taking place during your visit. 

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Remember your Fort Wayne experience and share it with us using #MyFortWayne.

Photos with the hashtag are eligible for our Social Wall, which is filled with hundreds of visitor experiences and memories. Take a look to find inspiration for your next visit!

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Book a virtual appointment with Kaitie, our Visitors Services Specialist, and get detailed answers to your visitor questions. 

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Fort Wayne Savings Pass

Enhance the value of your visit by signing up for our Savings Pass, with over $200 in savings at area merchants and activities. 

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