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 "attribution": "Source: Fort Wayne Littles (https://littlesweekly.com/fort-wayne/). Cite the city page when you quote a listing; each listing also links to the page we checked it on.",
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  "slug": "fort-wayne",
  "name": "Fort Wayne",
  "state": "IN",
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  "range": "2026-10-19/2026-10-25",
  "label": "Oct 19–25, 2026",
  "start": "2026-10-19",
  "end": "2026-10-25"
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 "summary": "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.",
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  "places": 15,
  "free": 23,
  "indoor": 15
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  "date": "2026-10-24",
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   {
    "label": "Morning",
    "name": "Zoolooween at the Fort Wayne Zoo",
    "where": "Fort Wayne Zoo",
    "time": "10am–3pm",
    "cost": "Included with zoo admission ($24 adults, $22 children; 1 and under free); members free",
    "url": "https://fwzoo.com/event/zoolooween-at-the-fort-wayne-zoo/2026-10-24/",
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   {
    "label": "Lunch",
    "name": "Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island",
    "where": "Downtown, 131 W. Main St.",
    "time": "Open 9am–10pm",
    "cost": "Kids’ meals No kids’ menu posted; a coney dog is $2, entrées Coney dogs $2; chili soup bowls from $3.95",
    "url": "https://fwconeyisland.com/",
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   {
    "label": "After nap",
    "name": "Salomon Farm Park",
    "where": "Fort Wayne",
    "time": "Open 6am–11pm",
    "cost": "free",
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   "name": "Zoolooween at the Fort Wayne Zoo",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-24",
    "2026-10-25"
   ],
   "time": "10am–3pm",
   "venue": "Fort Wayne Zoo",
   "address": "3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808",
   "cost": "Included with zoo admission ($24 adults, $22 children; 1 and under free); members free",
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   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
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    12
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   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Trick-or-treat stations around the zoo, costumed characters, dancing and shows every October weekend, plus the animals.",
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   "id": "garden-trick-or-treat-conservatory",
   "name": "Garden Trick-or-Treat at the Botanical Conservatory",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-24"
   ],
   "time": "Noon–3pm",
   "venue": "Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory",
   "address": "1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802",
   "cost": "Regular admission: $7 adults, $5 ages 3–17, 2 and under free",
   "free": false,
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    10
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Costumed kids trick-or-treat outdoors at treat stations through the gardens, hunting for not-so-spooky garden ghosts, with fall photo spots along the way.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=3120",
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  },
  {
   "id": "chemistry-day-science-central",
   "name": "Chemistry Day at Science Central",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-24"
   ],
   "time": "10am–5pm",
   "venue": "Science Central",
   "address": "1950 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46805",
   "cost": "$15 at the door, $14 online (adults and kids 3+); 2 and under free",
   "free": false,
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    3,
    12
   ],
   "category": "museum",
   "description": "A day of chemistry tabletop activities and demonstrations on top of the regular hands-on exhibits.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.sciencecentral.org/event/chemistry-day/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/fort-wayne/#e-chemistry_day_science_central"
  },
  {
   "id": "trick-or-treat-trail-lc-nature-park",
   "name": "Trick or Treat Trail at LC Nature Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-23"
   ],
   "time": "5–7pm",
   "venue": "LC Nature Park",
   "address": "9744 Aboite Rd., Roanoke, IN 46783",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    99
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Kids in costume collect candy at decorated stops along a Discovery Trail, with s’mores and live music from Mathis Grey around the fire.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://lcnaturepark.org/events/trick-or-treat-trail/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/fort-wayne/#e-trick_or_treat_trail_lc_nature_park"
  },
  {
   "id": "trunk-or-treat-electric-works",
   "name": "Brooks Family Trunk or Treat at Electric Works",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-25"
   ],
   "time": "2–5pm",
   "venue": "Dynamo Alley Plaza, Electric Works",
   "address": "1622 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46802",
   "cost": "Open to the public, children and families welcome; no admission price listed",
   "free": false,
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A trunk or treat meets Halloween street carnival, with live performances, games, music and food.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://fortwayneelectricworks.com/event/8th-annual-brooks-family-trunk-or-treat/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/fort-wayne/#e-trunk_or_treat_electric_works"
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  {
   "id": "fall-family-fun-night-grace-point",
   "name": "Fall Family Fun Night at Grace Point Church",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-21"
   ],
   "time": "6:30–8pm",
   "venue": "Grace Point Church of the Nazarene",
   "address": "8611 Mayhew Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46835",
   "cost": "Free (free food too)",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Games, loads of candy, a petting farm and free food on a Wednesday night; non-scary costumes welcome.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://gpnaz.org/events/2026/10/21/fall-family-fun-night",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/fort-wayne/#e-fall_family_fun_night_grace_point"
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  {
   "id": "baby-storytime-main-library",
   "name": "Baby Storytime (Main Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-19"
   ],
   "time": "10–10:30am",
   "venue": "Main Library",
   "address": "900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
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   "ages": [
    0,
    1
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   "category": "library",
   "description": "Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for your little one. Designed for children from birth to 18 months and their caregivers.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
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  {
   "id": "first-steps-in-music-grabill",
   "name": "First Steps in Music (Grabill)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-19"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11am",
   "venue": "Grabill Branch",
   "address": "13521 State St., Grabill, IN 46741",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    3
   ],
   "category": "music",
   "description": "Become tuneful, artful babies and toddlers! Play and sing together, helping your child to build skills while exploring the expressive quality of music.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16681489",
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   "id": "stuffed-animal-sleepover-shawnee",
   "name": "Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Shawnee)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-19"
   ],
   "time": "6:30–7pm",
   "venue": "Shawnee Branch",
   "address": "5600 Noll Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46806",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    2,
    8
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "Bring a stuffed animal friend to the library for a special sleepover for our stuffed animal friends!",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16675375",
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  {
   "id": "storytime-main-library",
   "name": "Storytime (Main Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-20"
   ],
   "time": "10–11am",
   "venue": "Main Library",
   "address": "900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "Children learn naturally when they read, sing, write, talk and play! This storytime combines books, songs, rhymes and fun for all ages and stages.",
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   "id": "music-and-movement-storytime-dupont",
   "name": "Music and Movement Storytime (Dupont)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-20"
   ],
   "time": "10:15–10:45am",
   "venue": "Dupont Branch",
   "address": "536 E. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    1,
    5
   ],
   "category": "music",
   "description": "Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime perfect for active young children.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16613786",
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  {
   "id": "storytime-tecumseh",
   "name": "Storytime (Tecumseh)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-20"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11:30am",
   "venue": "Tecumseh Branch",
   "address": "1411 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "library",
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   "sourceUrl": "https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16250707",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/fort-wayne/#e-storytime_tecumseh"
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  {
   "id": "storytime-new-haven",
   "name": "Storytime (New Haven)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-20"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11:30am",
   "venue": "New Haven Branch",
   "address": "648 Green St., New Haven, IN 46774",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "library",
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   "id": "first-steps-in-music-aboite",
   "name": "First Steps in Music (Aboite)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-20"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11am",
   "venue": "Aboite Branch",
   "address": "5630 Coventry Ln., Fort Wayne, IN 46804",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    3
   ],
   "category": "music",
   "description": "Become tuneful, artful babies and toddlers! Play and sing together, helping your child to build singing, vocabulary and movement skills while exploring the expressive quality of music.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16278639",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/fort-wayne/#e-first_steps_in_music_aboite"
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  {
   "id": "music-and-movement-storytime-waynedale",
   "name": "Music and Movement Storytime (Waynedale)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-20"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11am",
   "venue": "Waynedale Branch",
   "address": "2200 Lower Huntington Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46819",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    1,
    5
   ],
   "category": "music",
   "description": "Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime perfect for active young children.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16677414",
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   "id": "storytime-main-library2",
   "name": "Storytime (Main Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-21"
   ],
   "time": "10–10:30am",
   "venue": "Main Library",
   "address": "900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "library",
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   "sourceUrl": "https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16658560",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/fort-wayne/#e-storytime_main_library2"
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  {
   "id": "storytime-aboite",
   "name": "Storytime (Aboite)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-21"
   ],
   "time": "10:15–10:45am",
   "venue": "Aboite Branch",
   "address": "5630 Coventry Ln., Fort Wayne, IN 46804",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
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   "id": "baby-storytime-georgetown",
   "name": "Baby Storytime (Georgetown)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-21"
   ],
   "time": "10:15–10:45am",
   "venue": "Georgetown Branch",
   "address": "6600 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
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    1
   ],
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   "name": "Baby Storytime (Aboite)",
   "dates": [
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   "time": "10:15–10:45am",
   "venue": "Aboite Branch",
   "address": "5630 Coventry Ln., Fort Wayne, IN 46804",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
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   "ages": [
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    1
   ],
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   "name": "First Steps in Music (Shawnee)",
   "dates": [
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   ],
   "time": "10:30–11am",
   "venue": "Shawnee Branch",
   "address": "5600 Noll Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46806",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
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   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    3
   ],
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   "name": "Toddler Storytime (Tecumseh)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-22"
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   "time": "10:30–11:30am",
   "venue": "Tecumseh Branch",
   "address": "1411 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    1,
    3
   ],
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   "description": "Wiggle, rhyme, read, and sing in this active storytime designed for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers.",
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   "id": "toddler-storytime-main-library",
   "name": "Toddler Storytime (Main Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-23"
   ],
   "time": "10–10:30am",
   "venue": "Main Library",
   "address": "900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    1,
    3
   ],
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   "id": "storytime-georgetown",
   "name": "Storytime (Georgetown)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-23"
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   "time": "10:15–10:45am",
   "venue": "Georgetown Branch",
   "address": "6600 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
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   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
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   "name": "Kimochis Storytime (New Haven)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-23"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11am",
   "venue": "New Haven Branch",
   "address": "648 Green St., New Haven, IN 46774",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    2,
    5
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "Enjoy a playful storytime that uses the Kimochis characters to help children explore feelings and friendship.",
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  {
   "id": "talk-read-write-sing-play-with-me-dupont",
   "name": "Talk, Read, Write, Sing, Play with Me! (Dupont)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-23"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11:15am",
   "venue": "Dupont Branch",
   "address": "536 E. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825",
   "cost": "Free; registration on the event page",
   "free": true,
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    1,
    5
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "Talk, Read, Write, Sing, Play with your child through fun and hands-on early literacy activities.",
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   "id": "music-and-movement-storytime-main-librar",
   "name": "Music and Movement Storytime (Main Library)",
   "dates": [
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    10
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