The holidays wouldn’t be the same without enjoying our favorite traditions. In Festival Country, that means gazing at sparkling light displays, finding the perfect gifts at a craft market, visiting Santa and ice skating outdoors. Here’s how to make your holidays merry and bright just south of Indy…
Read MoreTurkey Run State Park 2016 not only marks the State of Indiana's 200th birthday, but also the 100th birthday of the Indiana State Parks system! As the state's largest bicentennial celebration, the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay, kicks off on September 9 in Corydon, Indiana Department of Natural…
Read MoreThe 2016 Indiana State Fair is less than a month away (August 5-21)! In honor of our state's 200th birthday, this year's fair theme is "Celebrating Indiana's Bicentennial". In that theme, the State Fair staff compiled a list of 200 FREE things to do at this year's fair! Some of our favorites are…
Read MoreMy family is centered on aviation. Two members are involved with the Air Force and the rest of us have internalized much information about planes from them. So when we have an opportunity to attend an air show, we do it! I found a schedule of Hoosier air shows for 2015 and we’ve already plotted…
Read MoreAs a country girl at heart, I love barns, especially big red barns. When I saw the big, red barn at Salomon Farm in northern Allen County, I was happy! That was not all that made me happy on the day I visited during their Fiber Arts Celebration. It will be held this year on May 15-16, 10am-3pm each…
Read MoreI have your attention, right? Next Monday, February 16 from 10-5, guests can enjoy festive Presidents Day activities all for free. Courtesy of Conner Prairie You can spar with Andrew Jackson, join a surprise birthday party for George Washington or try on the whiskers of past presidents. Courtesy…
Read MoreIf you are like me, when school is out you want to take advantage of all there is to do around your city. I just heard about a perfect opportunity for Martin Luther King Jr. Day - FREE admission to the White River State Park attractions with a canned good donation (one can per person, per…
Read MoreSearching for a way to take advantage of the great weather we've been having this summer? There is no better way than to spend it outside, taking in the scenes of the season. With over 80 miles of trails, Fort Wayne is a great place to do just that. With such an extensive trail and park system…
Read MoreAs a young child did you ever fantasize about being in a fairy tale and seeing mystical beings? Wayne County is turning into a fairy tale of its own. All across Wayne County fairy doors, houses, and gardens are magically appearing in various locations and businesses. Currently there are 50 fairy…
Read MoreSummer is festival season in Fort Wayne! From June through September, there is a festival almost every weekend to celebrate local heritage, great food, or entertaining arts. Many festivals are free, and all have a variety of activities for all ages. If you’re having a hard time deciding which…
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