# Fort Wayne Littles: things to do with little kids in Fort Wayne, IN this weekend

> 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.

- Week: Oct 19–25, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 27 outings at 15 places; 23 free; 15 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Zoolooween at the Fort Wayne Zoo** (Sat, Oct 24; Sun, Oct 25 · 10am–3pm) at Fort Wayne Zoo, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808. Cost: Included with zoo admission ($24 adults, $22 children; 1 and under free); members free. Ages 0+. Trick-or-treat stations around the zoo, costumed characters, dancing and shows every October weekend, plus the animals. Source: https://fwzoo.com/event/zoolooween-at-the-fort-wayne-zoo/2026-10-24/
- **Garden Trick-or-Treat at the Botanical Conservatory** (Sat, Oct 24 · Noon–3pm) at Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Cost: Regular admission: $7 adults, $5 ages 3–17, 2 and under free. Ages 0+. 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. Source: https://www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=3120
- **Chemistry Day at Science Central** (Sat, Oct 24 · 10am–5pm) at Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Cost: $15 at the door, $14 online (adults and kids 3+); 2 and under free. Ages 3+. Indoor. A day of chemistry tabletop activities and demonstrations on top of the regular hands-on exhibits. Source: https://www.sciencecentral.org/event/chemistry-day/
- **Trick or Treat Trail at LC Nature Park** (Fri, Oct 23 · 5–7pm) at LC Nature Park, 9744 Aboite Rd., Roanoke, IN 46783. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Kids in costume collect candy at decorated stops along a Discovery Trail, with s’mores and live music from Mathis Grey around the fire. Source: https://lcnaturepark.org/events/trick-or-treat-trail/
- **Brooks Family Trunk or Treat at Electric Works** (Sun, Oct 25 · 2–5pm) at Dynamo Alley Plaza, Electric Works, 1622 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Cost: Open to the public, children and families welcome; no admission price listed. Ages 0+. A trunk or treat meets Halloween street carnival, with live performances, games, music and food. Source: https://fortwayneelectricworks.com/event/8th-annual-brooks-family-trunk-or-treat/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 24)

1. **Morning**: Zoolooween at the Fort Wayne Zoo, Fort Wayne Zoo. 10am–3pm. Cost: Included with zoo admission ($24 adults, $22 children; 1 and under free); members free. https://fwzoo.com/event/zoolooween-at-the-fort-wayne-zoo/2026-10-24/
2. **Lunch**: Fort Wayne’s Famous Coney Island, Downtown, 131 W. Main St.. 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. (from the city guide) https://fwconeyisland.com/
3. **After nap**: Salomon Farm Park, Fort Wayne. Open 6am–11pm. Cost: free. (from the city guide) https://www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov/955/Salomon-Farm-Park

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Monday, Oct 19**: Baby Storytime (Main Library) (free); First Steps in Music (Grabill) (free); Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Shawnee) (free)
- **Tuesday, Oct 20**: Storytime (Main Library) (free); Music and Movement Storytime (Dupont) (free); Storytime (Tecumseh) (free); Storytime (New Haven) (free); First Steps in Music (Aboite) (free); Music and Movement Storytime (Waynedale) (free)
- **Wednesday, Oct 21**: Fall Family Fun Night at Grace Point Church (free); Storytime (Main Library) (free); Storytime (Aboite) (free); Baby Storytime (Georgetown) (free)
- **Thursday, Oct 22**: Baby Storytime (Aboite) (free); First Steps in Music (Shawnee) (free); Toddler Storytime (Tecumseh) (free)
- **Friday, Oct 23**: Trick or Treat Trail at LC Nature Park (free); Toddler Storytime (Main Library) (free); Storytime (Georgetown) (free); Kimochis Storytime (New Haven) (free); Talk, Read, Write, Sing, Play with Me! (Dupont) (free)
- **Saturday, Oct 24**: Zoolooween at the Fort Wayne Zoo; Garden Trick-or-Treat at the Botanical Conservatory; Chemistry Day at Science Central; Music and Movement Storytime (Main Library) (free); Bilingual Mingle (Main Library) (free)
- **Sunday, Oct 25**: Zoolooween at the Fort Wayne Zoo; Brooks Family Trunk or Treat at Electric Works

## All outings this week

- **Zoolooween at the Fort Wayne Zoo** (Sat, Oct 24; Sun, Oct 25 · 10am–3pm) at Fort Wayne Zoo, 3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808. Cost: Included with zoo admission ($24 adults, $22 children; 1 and under free); members free. Ages 0+. Trick-or-treat stations around the zoo, costumed characters, dancing and shows every October weekend, plus the animals. Source: https://fwzoo.com/event/zoolooween-at-the-fort-wayne-zoo/2026-10-24/
- **Garden Trick-or-Treat at the Botanical Conservatory** (Sat, Oct 24 · Noon–3pm) at Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Cost: Regular admission: $7 adults, $5 ages 3–17, 2 and under free. Ages 0+. 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. Source: https://www.cityoffortwayne.in.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=3120
- **Chemistry Day at Science Central** (Sat, Oct 24 · 10am–5pm) at Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Cost: $15 at the door, $14 online (adults and kids 3+); 2 and under free. Ages 3+. Indoor. A day of chemistry tabletop activities and demonstrations on top of the regular hands-on exhibits. Source: https://www.sciencecentral.org/event/chemistry-day/
- **Trick or Treat Trail at LC Nature Park** (Fri, Oct 23 · 5–7pm) at LC Nature Park, 9744 Aboite Rd., Roanoke, IN 46783. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Kids in costume collect candy at decorated stops along a Discovery Trail, with s’mores and live music from Mathis Grey around the fire. Source: https://lcnaturepark.org/events/trick-or-treat-trail/
- **Brooks Family Trunk or Treat at Electric Works** (Sun, Oct 25 · 2–5pm) at Dynamo Alley Plaza, Electric Works, 1622 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Cost: Open to the public, children and families welcome; no admission price listed. Ages 0+. A trunk or treat meets Halloween street carnival, with live performances, games, music and food. Source: https://fortwayneelectricworks.com/event/8th-annual-brooks-family-trunk-or-treat/
- **Fall Family Fun Night at Grace Point Church** (Wed, Oct 21 · 6:30–8pm) at Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, 8611 Mayhew Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46835. Cost: Free (free food too). Ages 0+. Games, loads of candy, a petting farm and free food on a Wednesday night; non-scary costumes welcome. Source: https://gpnaz.org/events/2026/10/21/fall-family-fun-night
- **Baby Storytime (Main Library)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10–10:30am) at Main Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for your little one. Designed for children from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16647755
- **First Steps in Music (Grabill)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10:30–11am) at Grabill Branch, 13521 State St., Grabill, IN 46741. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 0–3. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Become tuneful, artful babies and toddlers! Play and sing together, helping your child to build skills while exploring the expressive quality of music. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16681489
- **Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Shawnee)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 6:30–7pm) at Shawnee Branch, 5600 Noll Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46806. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 2+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Bring a stuffed animal friend to the library for a special sleepover for our stuffed animal friends! Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16675375
- **Storytime (Main Library)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10–11am) at Main Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children learn naturally when they read, sing, write, talk and play! This storytime combines books, songs, rhymes and fun for all ages and stages. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16690144
- **Music and Movement Storytime (Dupont)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:15–10:45am) at Dupont Branch, 536 E. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 1–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime perfect for active young children. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16613786
- **Storytime (Tecumseh)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30–11:30am) at Tecumseh Branch, 1411 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children learn naturally when they read, sing, write, talk and play! This storytime combines books, songs, rhymes and fun for all ages and stages. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16250707
- **Storytime (New Haven)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30–11:30am) at New Haven Branch, 648 Green St., New Haven, IN 46774. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children learn naturally when they read, sing, write, talk and play! This storytime combines books, songs, rhymes and fun for all ages and stages. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16525821
- **First Steps in Music (Aboite)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30–11am) at Aboite Branch, 5630 Coventry Ln., Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 0–3. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16278639
- **Music and Movement Storytime (Waynedale)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30–11am) at Waynedale Branch, 2200 Lower Huntington Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46819. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 1–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime perfect for active young children. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16677414
- **Storytime (Main Library)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 10–10:30am) at Main Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children learn naturally when they read, sing, write, talk and play! This storytime combines books, songs, rhymes and fun for all ages and stages. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16658560
- **Storytime (Aboite)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 10:15–10:45am) at Aboite Branch, 5630 Coventry Ln., Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children learn naturally when they read, sing, write, talk and play! This storytime combines books, songs, rhymes and fun for all ages and stages. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16690784
- **Baby Storytime (Georgetown)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 10:15–10:45am) at Georgetown Branch, 6600 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for your little one. Designed for children from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16630491
- **Baby Storytime (Aboite)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:15–10:45am) at Aboite Branch, 5630 Coventry Ln., Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Rhymes, songs, bounces, and books just right for your little one. Designed for children from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16596546
- **First Steps in Music (Shawnee)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30–11am) at Shawnee Branch, 5600 Noll Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46806. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 0–3. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. 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. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16164571
- **Toddler Storytime (Tecumseh)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30–11:30am) at Tecumseh Branch, 1411 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Wiggle, rhyme, read, and sing in this active storytime designed for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16658867
- **Toddler Storytime (Main Library)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 10–10:30am) at Main Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Wiggle, rhyme, read, and sing in this active storytime designed for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16651910
- **Storytime (Georgetown)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 10:15–10:45am) at Georgetown Branch, 6600 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Children learn naturally when they read, sing, write, talk and play! This storytime combines books, songs, rhymes and fun for all ages and stages. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16630597
- **Kimochis Storytime (New Haven)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30–11am) at New Haven Branch, 648 Green St., New Haven, IN 46774. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Enjoy a playful storytime that uses the Kimochis characters to help children explore feelings and friendship. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16249450
- **Talk, Read, Write, Sing, Play with Me! (Dupont)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30–11:15am) at Dupont Branch, 536 E. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 1–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Talk, Read, Write, Sing, Play with your child through fun and hands-on early literacy activities. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16622030
- **Music and Movement Storytime (Main Library)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 10–10:30am) at Main Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 1–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stretch, sing, dance, and jump along in this fast-paced storytime perfect for active young children. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16690176
- **Bilingual Mingle (Main Library)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 11am–12pm) at Main Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Cost: Free; registration on the event page. Ages 3+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Do you and your family speak more than one language? If so, you are invited to this meet-and-greet-and-craft event. Source: https://acpl.libnet.info/event/16660358

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## 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](https://littlesweekly.com/fort-wayne/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/fort-wayne/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Fort Wayne](https://littlesweekly.com/fort-wayne/guide/#free) 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](https://littlesweekly.com/fort-wayne/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/fort-wayne/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/fort-wayne/#all).

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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