Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Allen County’s Toys for Tots program is distributing over 6,000 toys to families this weekend near Fort Wayne after being (suspended in 2024); MidWest America Federal Credit Union and more than 100 local businesses led the donation drive.

The 'EVERGREEN' holiday artisan market is underway at Electric Works, inviting locals to shop for art, crafts, and gifts from Friday to Sunday.

Admission is $5 (young children and seniors free), with hours of 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Williams Woodland Park Neighborhood Association held its annual Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, allowing residents to enjoy festive home displays throughout the neighborhood.

The event marked the return of a cherished local tradition.

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation hosts Christmas at the Farm today at Salomon Farm Park from 1 until 5 p.m. Families can ride in horse-drawn wagons, visit Santa, and enjoy crafts, snacks, animals, and a local market at the Wolf Learning Center — $5 admission per vehicle.

The Allen County Public Library is hosting its Season’s Readings event with holiday stories and poems on Tuesday, Dec.

9 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Main Library theater, and hot chocolate plus cookies will be served in a festive setting.

The state expanded paid parental leave on Dec.

6, offering six weeks of paid recovery after childbirth plus eight weeks following a c-section for both birth and adoptive parents. The policy aims to support families with a smoother transition during early childcare.

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

7:30-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a heartwarming musical adaptation of the classic holiday tale featuring melodies by Dolly Parton.

The Mom Match Social

6-8:30 p.m. — The Ari Creative Event Studio — $25 — An evening filled with socializing, shopping, and inspiration for moms in the community.

Tales of Vicious Mockery

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Entry fee varies — Experience a laughter-filled evening with improvised D&D comedy shenanigans.

Josh Wolf Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of laughter with acclaimed comedian Josh Wolf.

Stuttering John Melendez Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Fort Wayne Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience a night of comedy with former Tonight Show announcer Stuttering John.

Melt and Manifest

4-6 p.m. — Wixporium candle bar — In-person — Let go and enjoy a fun night of candles, music, and meaning while supporting a good cause.

Parkview Field Holiday Lights

6-7:30 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a dazzling display of holiday lights at Fort Wayne's iconic venue.

Holiday Pops Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — PFW Music Center — Ticketed event — Experience festive melodies and meet real reindeer in this enchanting holiday performance.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Women's Basketball vs. Aquinas Saints

7-8:30 p.m. — Hilliard Gates Sports Center, Fort Wayne, IN — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling college basketball game featuring the Mastodons against the Saints.

Fort Wayne Komets vs. Cincinnati Cyclones

7:30-9:05 p.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Check auction and enjoy intermission activities — Experience the thrill of hockey while supporting a good cause with a silent jersey auction and fun prizes.