Local News — Summit City Guide

Fort Wayne Council Cuts $11.6M From 2027 Budget; Final Vote Oct. 27

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Fort Wayne City Council approved $11.6 million in preliminary cuts to the 2027 budget Tuesday. A final vote is set for Oct. 27 at Citizens Square.

Fort Wayne Trick-or-Treat Hours 2026: Dates, Times, Safety Tips

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Fort Wayne trick-or-treat hours for 2026 are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. See safety tips and a calendar of trunk-or-treat events.

Fort Wayne Komets 2026-27: 75th Season, Promotions and Tickets

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The Fort Wayne Komets are in their 75th season. See the Oct. 24 90's Night, Halloween game, Nov. 13-15 Fan Fest and how to buy tickets.

Fort Wayne Leaf Collection 2026: Schedule, Rules, Bag Pickup

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Fort Wayne leaf collection runs Nov. 2 to Dec. 19, 2026. See the north, central and south schedule, raking rules and how to schedule bag pickup.

Sweetwater Sound Fort Wayne: History, Tours and Visiting Tips

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Visit Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne: its 1979 Volkswagen bus origins, free campus tours, the music store, the Performance Pavilion and hours.

Cindy's Diner Fort Wayne: History, Garbage Plate and Hours

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Cindy's Diner in downtown Fort Wayne: its 1952 history, the famous garbage plate, 15 counter seats, weekday hours and tips for visiting.

Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne: History, Organ, Tours and Visiting Tips

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History of Fort Wayne's Embassy Theatre: the 1928 Emboyd, the Grande Page organ, how neighbors saved it, plus tour and box office details.

Fort Wayne Farmers Markets: Saturday Hours and Winter Locations

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Fort Wayne farmers markets keep Saturday hours into winter. See locations and times for Barr Street, Summit City and South Side markets.

Fort Wayne Botanical Conservatory: Hours, Admission, Exhibit

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Botanical Conservatory in Fort Wayne: current hours, $7 adult admission, $1 Thursday evenings and the Pueblo Garden exhibit open through Nov. 15.

What Fort Wayne's Proposed 2027 City Budget Means for Residents

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A $257.7 million operating plan, $42 million for neighborhood infrastructure and a City Council vote expected before month's end

Allen County Early Voting 2026: Dates, Hours, Locations

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Allen County early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs through Nov. 2. See dates, hours and locations, including satellite sites opening Oct. 26.

Fright Night 2026 Fort Wayne: Zombie Walk, Times and Tips

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Fright Night in downtown Fort Wayne is Sat., Oct. 17, 2026: free Zombie Walk at 3 p.m., trick-or-treating, kids' activities and evening events.