Things to do with kids in Fort Wayne this weekend, found and checked for you.
Zoolooween is the weekend anchor, with trick-or-treat stations and costumed characters at the zoo Saturday and Sunday. Saturday also brings Garden Trick-or-Treat at the Botanical Conservatory and Chemistry Day demos at Science Central, and Friday's Trick or Treat Trail at LC Nature Park ends with s'mores by the fire. Fort Wayne has 27 outings this week, 23 free and 15 indoors.
Last checked · 27 outings at 15 places · 23 free · 15 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose
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A Saturday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 24. One thing from this week’s list, plus two of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
MORNINGZoolooween at the Fort Wayne Zoo10am–3pm · Fort Wayne Zoo · Included with zoo admission ($24 adults, $22 children; 1 and under free); members free- LUNCHAround townFort Wayne’s Famous Coney IslandOpen 9am–10pm · Downtown, 131 W. Main St. · Kids’ meals No kids’ menu posted; a coney dog is $2, entrées Coney dogs $2; chili soup bowls from $3.95 (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
- AFTER NAPAround townSalomon Farm ParkOpen 6am–11pm · Fort Wayne · free (opens their site)
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
A Sunday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Sunday, Oct 25. Two things from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
- MORNINGZoolooween at the Fort Wayne Zoo10am–3pm · Fort Wayne Zoo · Included with zoo admission ($24 adults, $22 children; 1 and under free); members free
- LUNCHAround townFort Wayne’s Famous Coney IslandOpen 9am–8pm · Downtown, 131 W. Main St. · Kids’ meals No kids’ menu posted; a coney dog is $2, entrées Coney dogs $2; chili soup bowls from $3.95 (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
AFTER NAPBrooks Family Trunk or Treat at Electric Works2–5pm · Dynamo Alley Plaza, Electric Works · Open to the public, children and families welcome; no admission price listed
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
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Outings for little ones in Fort Wayne: the FAQ
What can I do with a little one in Fort Wayne this weekend?
This week we found 27 outings that work for kids ages 0–6. Our top three: Zoolooween at the Fort Wayne Zoo, Garden Trick-or-Treat at the Botanical Conservatory, Chemistry Day at Science Central. See the full list.
Are there free things to do with little ones in Fort Wayne this week?
Yes, 23 of this week’s 27 picks are free, including library storytimes and Trick or Treat Trail at LC Nature Park. Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Fort Wayne in the city guide.
What are good indoor activities for kids in Fort Wayne when it rains?
15 picks this week are indoors, mostly library programs and shows. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.
Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Fort Wayne?
This week we list 14 library storytimes and baby or toddler programs. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. See them in the list.
What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Fort Wayne this week?
8 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Baby Storytime (Main Library), First Steps in Music (Grabill) and First Steps in Music (Aboite). 8 of them are free and 5 are indoors. See them in the list.
How do you pick what goes on the Fort Wayne list?
We go through Fort Wayne’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 19, 2026. How we choose and check listings.
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If it’s good for the under-6 crowd, we’d like to hear about it. Free events go on the list for free, always. If you want a guaranteed spot at the top or in the Friday email, there’s a sponsored option too, and it’s clearly labeled. We’re just getting started, so the first 10 local partners in each city get 50% off your first booking.
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