Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Fort Wayne is hosting its Halloween Spooktacular today—offering family-friendly activities, costumed fun, and treats in local parks.

Organizers announced the event on Oct. 24 to bring the community together for a safe holiday celebration.

Fort Wayne TinCaps and Indiana Pork are donating 6,000 meals of ground pork to Community Harvest Food Bank after nearly 6,000 tenderloin sandwiches were sold at Parkview Field during the 2025 season+ the donation will help supply healthy protein to families in need.

National and state NAACP leaders met in Fort Wayne today at an Environmental and Climate Justice breakfast and urged developers to share project details with local residents before starting construction on the planned Google AI data center.

They said companies must engage with the community to address concerns about energy use, water consumption, and local health impacts—ensuring resident voices are included.

Catalyst Fitness in Fort Wayne pledged to donate $25 to WOWO’s 77th Penny Pitch for each new member who signs up with promo code WOWO.

The gym offers a discount that drops membership costs from $30 down and $38 monthly to $1 down and $28 monthly—helping boost donations for local charities.

Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly held its first live Influential Women event on Oct.

21 at Paper Mill on The Landing where local business leaders shared challenges and successes in mentoring and career growth. The panels featured speakers from Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, Sweetwater, Citilink and Visit Fort Wayne — while honorees Kayla Warren and Erica Hyatt were absent.

Grimm’s Magic Touch and Healing Hands Spa will host a Halloween Spooktacular today from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.—featuring pumpkin painting, costume contests, trick or treating, and vendors from Diamond Plate and Ambrosia Orchard—promising a festive evening for all ages.

The NAACP Indiana State Conference launched a campaign to boost school attendance during its state conference in downtown Fort Wayne, where members met on Friday.

The campaign will include community forums (workshops and student activities) to reduce chronic absenteeism and improve academic achievement.

Superintendent Wayne Barker warned that if voters reject the operating referendum, the district will not be able to add school resource officers, pay raises or boost STEM programs.

The school collects less funding per student than other local systems — voters must pass the measure to support these improvements.

East Allen County Schools announced that a second bidding phase covering $35 million raised the new Southwick Elementary School’s cost to about $41.6 million.

The nearly 100,000-square-foot building broke ground in late August — it will open in two years to relieve overcrowding and update design for younger students.

The City of Fort Wayne is seeking nominations for the 2025 Trail Volunteer of the Year Award — the award recognizes volunteers who have contributed to planning, construction, maintenance, promotion or fundraising for the city's trails and greenways, and nominations are due November 7.

During breast cancer awareness month, local woman Tamyra Kelly recounted how a snowy 2016 stop at a mobile mammography coach led to her triple negative breast cancer diagnosis (early detection saved her life).

As a wife, mother and active community leader, she received treatment at Parkview Health and credits her recovery to prompt care (a reminder for timely screenings).

Local high school football teams played on October 24 in the sectional first round—teams that lost did not advance while winners continued their playoff runs.

Mamacitas & Mimosas

11 AM – 2 PM — The Ari Creative Event Studio — Check for costs — Indulge in authentic Mexican brunch flavors while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs. Ball State Cardinals

7-11 p.m. — Hilliard Gates Sports Center — VIP tickets available — Experience premium amenities and enjoy college basketball excitement.

PMP Certification Training in Fort Wayne

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Fort Wayne, IN — Early Bird Pricing Available — Gain comprehensive CAPM certification training with expert-led interactive sessions and valuable resources.

Fort Wayne Philharmonic: Holst and Mozart

7-8:30 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Dinner and drinks available — Experience a delightful evening of classical music with Holst, Ravel, and Mozart in a relaxed atmosphere.

Old Fort Cluster Dog Show

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Entry details not specified — Experience the excitement of breed judging and obedience at this annual dog show.

Gabriel Rutledge Live Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Join comedy sensation Gabriel Rutledge for an evening filled with humor and entertainment.

Gabriel Rutledge Live Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket price varies — Experience hilarious storytelling from a renowned comedian.

Black Flag Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Piere's Entertainment Center — Ticket prices TBA — Experience the raw energy of Black Flag live in Fort Wayne.

The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong

7 p.m. — Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with a comedy where everything hilariously goes wrong.

Matthew Broussard Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — $99 Date Night Package — Experience self-effacing humor from a former financial analyst turned comedian.