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It’s Friday, Fort Wayne! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Hands-on glass art, ARTrageous Gala and Auction, and Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
A hands-on art adventure: The Glass Park on Fairfield Avenue offers glass art classes where you design your own piece. Owner Eran Park welcomes families and beginners to explore glass and create something memorable — see how to participate.
Announcement precedes home opener: Fort Wayne TinCaps will unveil a new group seating area at Parkview Field this season. The Appleseed Terrace overlooks right field and hosts groups of 60 to 100 each game — get all the details.
From student idea to expansion: Chillz Delights, a North Manchester ice cream and donut shop, has opened a second spot in southwest Fort Wayne on West Jefferson Boulevard, founded by Janzin Cripe — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Plant-powered comfort cravings: Cozy, no-stress dinners that still feel good start at Loving Cafe, with comforting noodle bowls, hearty sandwiches, and sneaky-good desserts that make weeknights easy. Friendly, fast, and totally vegan, it’s the kind of spot you’ll keep in your regular rotation.
Treasure-hunting fix: Vintage Treasures Antique Mall spans 20,000+ square feet with 85+ vendors and 125 booths, a rotating trove of mid-century, primitives, and those “didn’t know I needed this” finds. Consider it your excuse to refresh a room or finally track down that missing Pyrex lid.
Brows + bling this week: Microblading by Lynn streamlines Fort Wayne mornings with soft, natural brows, subtle lip color, and eyeliner that actually stays put. Finish the look with permanent jewelry for everyday sparkle… a low-effort glow-up that reads like you, not made up.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎨 ARTrageous Gala and Auction @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Open to the public, FWMoA’s ARTrageous Gala serves up luxe auction finds, top-tier cuisine and décor, and the kind of mingling that makes you remember why you like this town. Skipping the tux? Bid in the silent auction online, or Fill the Frame and donate.
🍿 Yoder Popcorn Champion’s Challenge @ Allen County War Memorial Coliseum | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Metal Mayhem hits the Coliseum, mashing monster trucks with the Yoder Popcorn Invitational NTPA championship pulls for one gloriously loud weekend. Expect Pro Stocks, Two Wheel Drive trucks, Modified Minis, Hot Farms, a shot at Full Pull glory, and ringing ears, all seats are $35.
⛸ Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto @ Allen County War Memorial Coliseum | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Brace yourself for Disney On Ice with Frozen and Encanto, where the kids lose their minds and you secretly sing along. Skaters twirl through Arendelle and the Madrigals’ casita, Mickey hosts, and yes, character meet and greets cost extra, adult costumes politely vetoed.
⛵ The 7th Voyage of Sinbad: Music of the Middle East @ Purdue FW Music Center | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Trade errands for a free, family concert with the Fort Wayne Phil as Sinbad sails through Middle Eastern music and a North American premiere. It is sensory-friendly, welcoming for all, and yes, you still have to register, because this town loves a form.
🍭 Cake Pop and Candy Making Party @ Trinity Church of the Nazarene | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Make cake pops and pour chocolates with the gals and their school-age sidekicks, then take home a stash of sweets and supplies. Consider it quality girl time, hold the screen time, and a handy excuse to humble-brag at pickup about your new confectionery prowess.
🕯 Sip and Wick: A Candle Making Class @ Hop River Brewing Company | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Make three soy, wooden wick candles at Hop River Brewing, first drink included. One even comes in a reusable concrete vessel from Five Little Bears Shoppe. Crafty, date-night friendly, and refreshingly analog, kids welcome with an adult.
🎻 Youth Orchestras: The American Melting Pot @ Purdue FW Music Center | Sunday (3/8) at 4:00 PM – Prepare to be upstaged by teenagers as the Phil’s youth orchestras, led by Troy Webdell, serve New World Dvořák, Ragtime, Jurassic Park, and Sousa, with a volcanic finale. It is polished, proud, and very Fort Wayne, the kind of night you actually remember.
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Fort Wayne report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 71°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 27%
Areas of fog before 9am, then a chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 94%
Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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