MONDAY
AND THURSDAY
Story Time and Crafts –
10 a.m.; Barnes & Noble, Children’s Department, 4140 W. Jefferson Blvd.; 432-3343.
THURSDAY
Mitchell Munchkins Story Time, Music, Craft –
10 a.m.; Mitchell Books, 6360 W. Jefferson Blvd.; reservations, 432-2665.
Booklovers Book Group –
Featured selection, “The Alchemist,” by Paulo Coehlo; 7 p.m.; Barnes & Noble, 4140 W. Jefferson Blvd.; 432-3343.
TODAY
American Style Ballroom –
8 p.m.; 6041 N. Clinton St.; $5; 480-7070.
Friday Night Dance and Party –
8:30 p.m. party, 7:45 p.m. group lesson; Academy of Ballroom, Westland Mall, 6105 W. Jefferson Blvd.; $5 group or party, $8 for both; 437-2775.
SATURDAY
Social Ballroom Dance –
Sponsored by We Still Dance Group; 8 p.m.; dance lesson at 7 p.m.; Cole Center Family YMCA, Kendallville; $6 a person, $10 a couple; 490-2007.
SUNDAY
Square Dance –
2:30 to 5 p.m.; Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church St.
ALL WEEKEND
Pumpkin Fantasyland –
Ends Oct. 31; Fashion Farm, Ligonier; 260-894-4498.
Living History Buck Skinner Rendezvous –
South West Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Road; 747-4677.
South Whitley Fall Festival –
Downtown South Whitley; 260-723-6475.
SATURDAY
AND SUNDAY
Hilger’s Fall Pumpkin Festival –
Hilger’s Friendly Market, 13210 U.S. 30 W.; 625-3030. Ends Oct. 28.
Medieval Days and Knights –
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.; 427-6440.
Autumn Gathering –
Huntington; location, 260-672-2802.
Fall Rendezvous –
Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve, Fremont; 260-495-0137 or
www.wildwindsbuffalo.com
. Ends Oct. 21.
Fall Mums and Pumpkin Festival –
Lincoln Ridge, Convoy, Ohio; 419-749-4224 or
www.lincolncandleco.com
. Ends Oct. 28.
SATURDAY
Octoberfest –
Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Drive; 260-418-7687.
Fall on the Farm –
Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio; 1-800-590-9755 or
www.saudervillage.org
.
Autumn Alpaca Affair –
Whitley County Fairgrounds, Columbia City;
www.fall4alpacas.com
.
SUNDAY
Family Fall Festival –
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Decatur; 260-724-7183.
ALL WEEKEND
Haunted Castle and Black Forest –
7 to 11:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Thursday; corner of Wallen and Old Auburn roads; $8 for an area, $14 for two areas; 489-1763 or
www.hauntedcastle.com
. Ends Nov. 3.
Haunted Cave –
7 p.m. to midnight today and Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday and Thursday; 4410 Arden Drive; 436-0213 or
www.hauntedcave.com
. Ends Nov. 3.
TODAY AND SATURDAY
Haunted Forest –
Sponsored by The Warehouse of Terror; 8 p.m. to midnight; Heistand Woods, next to Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert, Ohio; $7; 419-238-3866 or 419-238-2462. Ends Oct. 27.
East Noble Show Choir Boosters Haunted House –
7 to 11 p.m.; Fairview Plaza, U.S. 6, Kendallville; $5. Ends Oct. 31.
Haunted Hotel –
7 to 11 p.m. today and Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday; Huntington Jaycees Haunted Hotel, 515 N. Jefferson St., Huntington; $9, $14; www.HauntedHuntington.com. Ends Oct. 31.
Green Center Haunted School House –
7 to 11 p.m.; Green Center of Noble County; $8;
www.hauntedgreencenter.com
. Ends Oct. 27.
Haunted Jail –
7 to 11 p.m. today and Saturday, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday; corner of Washington and Market Streets, Columbia City; $9, $13 VIP;
www.columbiacityhauntedjail.com
. Ends Nov. 4.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Pumpkin Train –
Every 15 minutes stop and pick pumpkins; 12:30 to 5 p.m.; New Haven and Lake Erie Railroad, 13821 Edgerton Road; $4 adults, $2 ages 3 to 12, free to ages 2 and younger;
www.nh-le.com
. Ends Oct. 21.
ALL WEEKEND
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum
–
Exhibits of more than 120 vintage, antique, classic and special interest automobiles in eight galleries; “The Gallery of Fine Art and Archival Treasures”; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, Auburn; $8 adults, $5 students, free to ages 5 and younger; 260-925-1444.
Foellinger-Freimann
Botanical Conservatory –
“Sherwood Forest” mum showcase, ends Nov. 11; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday through Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; 1100 S. Calhoun St.; $4 ($2 for children); art by Rose Lantz, ends Oct. 31; $5 cover adults including admission to gardens, free to ages 12 and younger accompanied by adult; 427-6440.
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo –
Baby animals including baby epaulette sharks, also an Eurasian eagle owl and black tree monitors; ride the Sky Safari, $2 a person; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 3411 Sherman Blvd.; $8 adults, $5 ages 2 to 14, $7 seniors older than 60; free to ages 1 and younger and members; 427-6800.
Hoosier Air Museum –
Military and civilian aircraft, gift shop, library; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Saturday and Monday through Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; 2282 County Road 62, south side of DeKalb County Airport, Auburn; $5 adults, $4 ages 12 to 18, free to ages 11 and younger and active military; 260-927-0443. Ends Dec. 14.
Kruse Automotive and Carriage Museum –
Cars driven by Scott Sharp, Scott Goodyear, Scott Brayton, Arie Luyendyk, Tony Renna, Dale Earnhardt, Michael Waltrip and Jeff Gordon; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 5634 County Road 11A, Auburn; $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students ages 11 and younger, $4 veterans and active military personnel; free to ages younger than 6 and World War II veterans; $50; 260-927-9144.
Lincoln Museum
– “American Spirit,” classic American artwork sponsored by A.G. Edwards and Sons Inc., ends Nov. 25; The Lincoln Museum, 200 E. Berry St.; $4.99 general admission, $3.99 seniors and ages 5 to 12; 455-3864.
National Automotive and Truck Museum of the United States –
Exhibit of “50th Year Show,” honoring 1957 automotive history; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; adjacent to Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, Auburn; $7 adults, $4 children, free to ages 5 and younger; 260-925-9100.
Science Central –
Museum hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Tuesdays through Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; 1950 N. Clinton St.; $6, free to ages 2 and younger; “Lunch with an Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Scientist,” featuring David Erbach, professor of computer science, “Up, Up and Away: Indoor Model Airplanes,” Saturday, reservations required; 424-2400.
Elvis Presley Museum –
Cars, clothing and jewelry of the late Elvis Presley; open Tuesdays through Sunday; St. Marys, Ohio; Elvis Jr. performs at 7:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays; $8 museum only; $15, music and museum admission; 419-586-6151.
The History Center –
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Mondays through Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays; The History Center, 302 E. Berry St.; 426-2882, ext. 306.
TODAY AND SATURDAY
Wabash County Historical Museum –
“High School Traditions of Wabash County,” ends Oct. 31; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; Wabash County Historical Museum, 36 E. Market St., Wabash; $5 adults, $3 seniors and ages 6 to 12, free to ages 5 and younger; 260-563-9070.
SATURDAY
AND SUNDAY
Black Pine Animal Park –
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 1426 W. 300 N., Albion; $6.50 ages 13 to 55, $6 ages 55 and older, $5.50 ages 3 to 12, free to ages 2 and younger; “Beer Tasting and Hog Roast,” 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, $20 advance, $25 at the door; 260-636-7383 or
www.blackpineanimalpark.com
.
THURSDAY
The History Train –
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; located behind Fort Wayne Newspapers, 600 W. Main St.; free; includes “Faces of the Civil War” exhibit; 1-800-447-1830 or
www.indianahistory.org/historytrain
. Ends Oct. 20.
ALL WEEKEND
Fall Open House –
Noon to 4 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday; Shady Acres Primitives and Gifts, Churubusco; 260-693-2051. Ends Oct. 21.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Gun and Knife Show –
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; Memorial Coliseum, Expo Center, 4000 Parnell Ave.; $6 adults, $2 ages 6 to 12, free to ages 5 and younger; 483-1111.
SATURDAY
Southside Farmers Market –
Locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, bedding plants, fresh baked goods, fresh meat, fresh eggs, flea market dealers, book dealers and food stand; music; 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 3300 Warsaw St; 436-9223.
Roller Skating –
All-night skate; Roller Dome South; 4540 Bluffton Road, 747-3919; Roller Dome North, 444 Coliseum Blvd. W., 483-6303.
Hispanic Heritage Month –
“What About the Children,” special performance by Voices of Unity; 5 to 8 p.m.; St. Patrick Catholic Church, 2120 S. Harrison St.; free; 481-6166.
“Take a Hike” –
2 p.m.; Metea County Park Nature Center, 12621 Leo Road; $2; 449-3777.
Meet Our Draft Horses –
Sponsored by DeKalb County Horsemen’s Association and Garrett Public Library; 2 p.m.; Garrett Public Library, 107 W. Houston St., Garrett; 260-357-5445.
Star Viewing –
Sponsored by Fort Wayne Astronomical Society; open to the public two hours every clear Saturday night starting one hour after sunset through Nov. 24; Fox Island County Park, 7324 Yohne Road; skies must be clear for viewing; donations accepted.
SUNDAY
Auto Swap Meet –
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Memorial Coliseum Expo Center, 4000 Parnell Ave.; $5 adults, $2 ages 6 to 12, free to ages 5 and younger; 483-1111.
Farm Toy Show –
8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Whitley County 4-H Center, Columbia City; $1 adults, free to ages 12 and younger; 260-244-7793.
“Fall Into Fashion” Style Show –
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.; presented by Creative Arts Council School of Ballet; Arts Commerce and Visitors Centre, 211 Water St., Bluffton; $10 adults, $5 child, in advance; $12 adults, $6 child, at the door; 260-824-5222.
Get Caught on the Aboite Trails –
1 to 4 p.m.; walk, ride or roll on 7.5 miles of trail; free prizes; 260-969-0079.
“Family Travel Adventures” –
Fall and winter travel series; 1 p.m.; Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza; sponsored by Conference & Travel; 434-6690.
MONDAY
Steve Shine –
Allen County Republican Party Chairman; noon; Kettler Hall, Room 118; Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. E.; free; 481-6166.
TUESDAY
Storytime arts and crafts – 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; It’s Playtime, 7755 Coldwater Road; also art time, Wednesday; for cost, call 497-9142.
THURSDAY
Farmer’s Market –
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Moose Lodge parking lot, Huntington; 260-356-6228.
SATURDAY
Komet Hockey
–
Exhibition game; vs. Kalamazoo; 7:30 p.m.; Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave.; tickets, 424-1811.
Fort Wayne Derby Girls –
Little Arsenic Annies vs. Alpha Dollz; 7 p.m.; The Plex, 1807 E. California Road; benefits Hoosier Burn Camp; fw
derby
girls
@
yahoo
.com.
ALL WEEKEND
“Will Rodgers Follies” –
8 p.m. today, Saturday, Wednesday; 2 p.m. Sunday; 2 and 8 p.m. Thursday; Amish Acres, Nappanee; tickets, 1-800-800-4942, ext. 2. Ends Oct. 28.
TODAY AND
SATURDAY
“Death by Chocolate” –
Arena Dinner Theatre, 719 Rockhill Ave.; tickets, 424-5622. Ends Oct. 20.
“The Twilight of the Golds” –
8 p.m.; First Presbyterian Theater, 300 W. Wayne St.; $16 general admission, $14 seniors and ages 22 and younger; 422-6329. Ends Oct. 27.
“Sisters of Swing: The Story of The Andrew Sisters” –
2 p.m. today and Tuesday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Wednesday and Thursday; Bearcreek Farms, Bryant; $12 adults, $6 children; reservations, 260-997-6822. Ends Nov. 2.
“Southern Fried Murder” –
Murder mystery dinner theater; 6:30 p.m.; Carroll High School, 3701 Carroll Road; $15; 637-3161, ext. 3208.
TODAY AND SUNDAY
“Auditioning a Ghost
” –
7 p.m. today and Thursday, 3 p.m. Sunday; The Firehouse Live Theater, 1245 E. State Blvd.; $4 adults and teens, $3 seniors and children; 750-9013. Ends Oct. 30.
TODAY
“The Marquee Quest” –
Comedy murder mystery featuring Steve Penhollow of The Journal Gazette, also Julia Rose Barr of “All My Children” and Mimi Rolland; 8 p.m.; Grand Wayne Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd.; $25, $50, $100; tickets and reservations, 424-5220.
“John Fieldstone and the Case of the Deadly Diamond”
–
Mystery comedy; 7:30 p.m.; Fort Wayne Inn, 300 E. Washington Blvd.; $35; reservations, 422-5511.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
“Disney’s High School Musical” –
Presented by Fort Wayne Youtheatre; 2 p.m.; Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St.; $15; 422-4226.
SATURDAY
“Plain and Fancy” –
2 p.m. Saturday and Wednesday; 8 p.m. Tuesday; Amish Acres, Nappanee; tickets, 1-800-800-4942, ext. 2. Ends Oct. 27.
SUNDAY
“Discom-BOOB-ulated” –
4 p.m.; The One World Café, Three Rivers Food Co-op, 1610 Sherman Blvd.; play reading about a woman surviving breast cancer; 423-4770 or 482-7402.
THURSDAY
“Rumors” –
7:30 p.m.; North Side High School, 475 E. State Blvd.; $8 adults, $5 students and senior citizens. Ends Oct. 19.
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