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Celebrate Halloween at Indiana Zoos

Halloween is a really popular holiday, especially when you’re a parent. Suddenly, the weeks leading up to the big day revolve around debating costume choices and plotting trick or treat routes through the neighborhood. But that’s an awful lot of Read more >

Fort Wayne’s Regional Maker Faire Highlights Do-it-Yourselfers

Fort Wayne, and northeast Indiana, is home to innovation. But what good is innovation if it’s not exhibited? The purpose of the second-annual Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire, held in Fort Wayne’s Headwaters Park East, is to showcase Makers and Read more >

38th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival Integral Part of Fort Wayne History – and Fun!

From caramel apples to kettle corn, antique booths, homemade candles and woodworking to live reenactments. Welcome to the 38th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival held in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This year’s event is September 15 and 16. There is no admission Read more >

Hot Air Balloon Rides in Indiana

As I was driving home from a meeting tonight, I saw the most beautiful hot air balloon floating in the sky in the distance. It seemed like such a lovely way to spend a summer evening, and it got me Read more >

Save the Date for the 2013 Vera Bradley Outlet Sale!

As many Hoosiers know, Vera Bradley’s famous quilted luggage, handbags and accessories are made right here in Indiana! Every year they host a Annual Vera Bradley Outlet Sale in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and it is definitely a must-do event! Dates Read more >

Fort Wayne’s History Center Makes History Real for Indiana Students

The History Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana makes the past come alive for more than 20,000 students a year. But that’s not the best part! Of those students, more than 200 school groups (representing approximately 7,500 students) tour the museum Read more >

Indiana’s Top 10 Indiana Summer Gotta-Dos and Ice Cream Shops

We’ve all seen those travel lists of the best places to go in a certain state, or 10 ice creams you have to eat before you die compilations. But can you ever really trust the sources of those lists? They’re Read more >

Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Summer in Fort Wayne!

Summer is nearly upon us and there’s no better time to plan a trip to Fort Wayne. Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne offers hundreds of great ways to spend time together this summer. Regardless of whether you’re here for a Read more >