Learn how Downtown Fort Wayne continues to advance its 99-block district—creating a vibrant urban core for Northeast Indiana.

2024 was a busy year for Downtown Fort Wayne—from a calendar full of inclusive, memory-making events to the launch of the city’s first DORA. It was a year filled with new milestones, community partnerships, challenges, and of course, accomplishments. Here are some of the DTFW team’s proudest moments:

2024 was a busy year for Downtown Fort Wayne—from a calendar full of memory-making events to the launch of DORA. It was a year filled with new milestones, community partnerships, challenges, and of course, accomplishments. Here are …

Missed the Night of Lights, but still looking to make some festive memories with your loved ones? You’re in luck! Downtown Fort Wayne is full of sights, smells, and sounds that are sure to ignite some major holiday cheer. Here are some ideas for celebrating the rest of …

Ever since its inception in 1936, the Fort Wayne Youtheatre has been a place for young people to express themselves—nurturing talent and creativity for thousands of local artists.

The store has remained in Downtown Fort Wayne their entire 13 years of operation, beginning with a small studio on Fulton, growing into a storefront on the ground floor of West Berry Apartments and eventually making their final move to The Landing two years ago.

Downtown Fort Wayne is a Business Improvement District established by City Council under State of Indiana statute. Our services improve the business climate of the district and allow owners of non-residential real property to more easily assess their own economic potential.

Since The Pearl was announced, Downtown Fort Wayne has been eagerly awaiting its arrival. The Pearl, owned by Chuck and Lisa Surack, is a brand-new luxury mixed-use development located between Main and Pearl Street.

Supporting small, local businesses is undeniably important, but it’s also fun. The resurgence of the Shop Local movement offers hope and joy for business owners, employees, and shoppers alike. Keep your holiday shopping in your community this season! Here’s what Downtown Fort Wayne has in store!

Like any vibrant downtown, Downtown Fort Wayne is a mix of old and new. The Embassy Theatre, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Elektron Building, Randall Building, Lincoln Bank Tower, and Arts United Center have been around for years and serve a strong functional and aesthetic purpose.