Good morning, Fort Wayne.

The 28th Annual BBQ RibFest kicked off yesterday at 11:30 a.m. at Headwaters Park and will run until Sunday at 7 p.m.—it is expected to draw 40,000 visitors and serve up to 25 tons of BBQ.

Fort Wayne Zoo will honor active duty and retired military on Saturday by providing free admission for them and a $10 rate for their guests.

The zoo will open at 8:45 a.m. with a ceremony at 8:55 a.m. —featuring a flag planting outside Wild Things Gift Shop and a live national anthem performance—to pay tribute to their service.

A person on a motorcycle crashed near Till Road and Coldwater Road at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night when the bike rear-ended another vehicle—police closed part of Till Road to gather evidence and the rider was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Multiple law enforcement agencies arrested six individuals on May 30 after a bystander recorded a violent assault at Pike's Pub—suspects face charges including criminal recklessness, battery and strangulation.

Fort Wayne police responded at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday to a stabbing on South Anthony Boulevard and West Colonial Avenue where an 11-year-old boy was stabbed in the abdomen and taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening treatment while suspect Trayveon Sewel, 27, was arrested on Atwood Drive—detectives are interviewing witnesses and seeking video footage to advance the investigation.

Fort Wayne officials dedicated Lakeside Park's new playground on Thursday at 1401 Lake Ave & noted it is one of six parks receiving a $1.2 million upgrade for inclusive play areas.

City leaders said the project, which supports children of all abilities, was completed to offer summer fun by the end of June.

Fort Wayne TinCaps and Parkview Sports Medicine have launched a new youth baseball program that will hold tryouts on July 15 for ages 10-12 and July 22 for ages 13-17 at the University of Saint Francis Baseball & Softball Fields.

Former major league player Josh VanMeter will lead the PSM Baseball Academy — a key step in training young players — as the program prepares for its inaugural season in 2026.

2025 Father's Day 5K Event

8:30-11 a.m. — Associated Churches — Family-friendly fun — Celebrate Father's Day weekend with a 5K run and a kids' fun run in honor of father figures.

Michael Blackson Live Comedy Show

8:45-10:00 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket information not provided — Experience the laughter and unique style of ‘The African King of Comedy’.

Couture on Tour: An Emily in Paris Experience

7:30-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Check website for ticket info — Immerse yourself in the world of fashion and elegance with a stage show inspired by 'Emily in Paris'.

Outhouse Races: The Race of Thrones

7:30-8:30 p.m. — Allen County Fairgrounds — $10 per person after 2 p.m. — Experience the hilarity of competitive outhouse racing at this unique local event.

Free Ice Cream Social at Allen County Fairgrounds

7-8 p.m. — Allen County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Enjoy free Blue Bell ice cream at the largest ice cream social in Allen County.

BIG PO featuring TMBRWOLF Tone

7 p.m. — Piere's Entertainment Center — $15 Adv, $20 At Door, $100 VIP — Experience live music with a special meet & greet.

Covington Art Fair

10 AM – 5 PM — Covington Plaza — Free entry — Explore a vibrant showcase of fine art from local and regional artists at this beloved annual event.

On-Site Tour of Senior Living Community

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Astral at Auburn — Free entry — Explore the top-rated senior living community known for exceptional care and engaging activities.

Monday Blues Jam Sessions

7:00 p.m. — The Club Room at The Clyde — $16 for Jambalaya Plate — Enjoy live blues music with G-Money and special guests while savoring delicious jambalaya.

Fort Wayne TinCaps Baseball Game

7:05-11:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a family-friendly baseball game featuring the Fort Wayne TinCaps against the Great Lakes Loons.