Good morning, Fort Wayne.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the Fort Wayne Air Show on July 9 and 12 at Fort Wayne International Airport—joining military and civilian performers with flight displays and static exhibits—bringing an exciting demonstration to our community.

Samantha Drudge is a program coordinator for My Autism Ally who helped create Sensory Alley — a quiet space with chairs, swings, and stepping paths that allowed 4,500 people at BuskerFest in 2024 to relax during events.

She will lead the annual Autism Acceptance Walk on September 7 at the Allen County Fairgrounds.

Fort Wayne man Derek L.

Taylor, 47, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges and was sentenced on June 30 to 197 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release—his prior convictions and the 2023 searches that recovered multiple drugs and weapons influenced the sentence.

The Fort Wayne Zoo is celebrating its 60th birthday this week and will host a family event on Thursday, July 3, with admission dropping to $10—a $15 savings for visitors.

The celebration begins at 8:45 a.m. with sweet treats and music, marking six decades of growth from 18 to 69 habitats, 188 species, and 1,500 animals.

StraitJack at Union 12

6:00–9:00 p.m. — Union 12 — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, live music, and local food vendors.

Fort Wayne TinCaps vs. Lansing Lugnuts

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Parkview Field — Celebrate America's pastime with family-friendly baseball action and fun activities.

Jazzworks! With Ty Causey

5:30-10:30 p.m. — Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant mix of R&B, Jazz, and soul before a spectacular fireworks show.

Comedic Cody Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with viral sensation Comedic Cody, bringing his unique humor to Fort Wayne.

Social Distortion Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $49.50 — Experience the legendary LA punk band Social Distortion with their iconic sound and heartfelt lyrics.

Fort Wayne TinCaps vs Quad Cities River Bandits

1-4 p.m. — Parkview Field — Family friendly fun — Enjoy a lively baseball game between the TinCaps and River Bandits at the award-winning Parkview Field.

Ryan Hamilton Live Stand-Up

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy a unique comedic perspective from the rising star of the New York stand-up scene.

heART IN THE PARK with heART OF THE CITY

10 AM – 5 PM — Freimann Square — Free entry — Explore a vibrant art market showcasing local artists and their creative works.

Co-Headlining Concert: The Wood Brothers & St. Paul & The Broken Bones

7-8:30 p.m. — Sweetwater Performance Pavilion — Tickets available — Experience a night of soulful music featuring two dynamic bands in a beautiful venue.

Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the Grammy-winning artist Jason Isbell playing his heartfelt, critically acclaimed songs live.