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Fort Wayne’s most anticipated Halloween event full of frightful family fun is back! Fright Night,

presented by Flagstar Bank and your Downtown Improvement District, returns on Saturday,

October 16. Use this guide to survive Fright Night’s ghoulishly great activities throughout the day

and evening in Downtown Fort Wayne!

Before you join the ranks of the undead in this year’s “Zombie Walk” don’t forget to

check out the pre-parade activities all around Downtown. Then head to the I & M Power Center

Plaza for all the zombie fueled mayhem! From the Flagstar Bank Photo Booooth to great

live dance and musical performances as well as the annual Brain (cake) Eating Contest,

Fright Night has something for everyone! Then at 5:30pm we kick off the Zombie Walk— your chance to be part of the biggest zombie parade around as it crawls through the

streets of Downtown Fort Wayne!

Due to Covid precautions no face painting will be done on-site this year. We also encourage everyone to wear a face mask.

So suit up, grab your Fright Night Guide, and come to Downtown Fort Wayne for an experience like no other. Be sure to review the Survival Map at the center of this guide for an easy way to navigate all the fantastically fun activities. Check out all the action online at: FrightNightDowntown.com

Check Out the goulishly great activities such as:

• Werewolf Chase Fun Run • Raven Scavenger Hunt • Dead Con • Celebrity Ghost Hunt • Check into the Haunted Hotel with Mr. Graves • Flagstar Photo Booooth • Fright Night “Spooktacular” Car Show • Hobnobben Does Fright Night • Eternal Grief: ParaSisters Q & A Session

Check out all the action online at: FrightNightDowntown.com


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Werewolf Chase Fun RunUAW Local 2209/Getting Miles Athletic ClubFort Wayne Outfitters1004 Cass St9:00am - 10:30amFreeThe Werewolf Chase is a free fun run/walk/stroll hosted by the UAW Local 2209 and the Getting Miles Athletic Club. We will launch from Fort Wayne Outfitters at 9:00am. We will follow a bicycle lead on the Fort Wayne Trails network for an out-and-back 5k fun run. The werewolf will be released at 9:05am. Don’t let the wolf catch you before you finish to earn your bragging rights! The Werewolf Chase is free and open to all participants. Use your favorite fitness app or fitness tracking device to record and share your experience on your favorite social media platform.(260) 403-6389https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wherewolf-chase-fun-run-tickets-161101702529

Mad Science DayScience Central1950 N Clinton St10:00am - 5:00pm$10.00 for 3 and UpMonster madness at Science Central! Learn the science behind mummies, swamp monsters, and vampires during this family, sensory-friendly event. All activities are included with Science Central regular admission, $10.00 for ghouls and goblins 3 and up. Discounted admission with the purchase of tickets online!(260) 424-2400sciencecentral.org

Zombie Scavenger HuntAllen County Public LibraryReaders Services Department900 Library Plaza10:00am - 6:00pmFreeCome find zombies that have invaded the library!(260) 421-1200acpl.info

Raven Scavenger HuntRiverfront Fort WaynePromenade Park202 W Superior St10:00am - 7:00pmFreeKeep your eyes peeled for ravens in disguise throughout Promenade Park. Snap a picture of the ravens you find and leave it in its hiding spot for others to hunt. Raven hunters who find all of the ravens and show proof at the blue Riverfront tent will be entered to win a prize package. All ages are welcome, and admission is free.(260) 427-6124riverfrontfw.org

Dead ConGrand Wayne Convention Center120 W Jefferson Blvd10:00am - 9:00pm$30 Saturday, $20 Sunday, Weekend Pass $50, 12 & Under FreeDead Con is proud to be a part of Fright Night Weekend, October 15 - 17th, as they debut the first ever horror and paranormal convention and film fest at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, located at 120 W Jefferson Blvd, with Hollywood stars and hit television celebrities! Special guests

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Danny Trejo,William Forsyth, Lita Ford,Scout Taylor Compton, actors from The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, andSupernatural, as well as the entire cast of Travel Channel’s hit shows Ghost Hunters, Destination Fear, and many more.This fan convention brings you iconiccars such as Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1,Supernatural’s “Baby”, Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine.(260) 426-4100deadconvention.com

Garden Trickor TreatFoellinger-FreimannBotanical Conservatory1100 S Calhoun StNoon - 3:00pmRegular ConservatoryAdmission AppliesGather up the kiddos for this familyfriendly (not-so-scary) event as part of the Downtown Improvement District’s Fright Night festivities. Everyone is invited to wear their favorite costumes, listen to spook-tacular tricks, and enjoy sweet treats at the Conservatory! Also, snap boo-tiful photos when making your way through the scenic outdoor Pumpkin Path. Regular Conservatory admission applies. Sponsored by MAJIC 95.1.(260) 427-6440botanicalconservatory.org

Celebrity Ghost HuntDead ConThe Masonic Lodge216 E Washington BlvdNoon - 2:00am$80Dead Con presents… Join us on a celebrity led GHOST HUNT at the Masonic Lodge, Friday, and Saturday night!The celebrities will be there until 1:00am and then you’ll have time to explore on your own! On Saturday, we have Shari DeBenedetti from Ghost Nation/Ghost Hunters, Dan Klaes as seen on The Travel Channel and owner of the Hinsdale House,

plus a special guest, Madison Smith! The Masonic Lodge is located at 216 E Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN. Passes are $80.00, LIMITED TO 50 PER NIGHT - GUARANTEED TO SELL OUT! All children 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult! This location is handicap accessible too!260-436-1903deadconvention.com

Trunk Or Treat SoireeCentral Branch YMCA Parking Lot (Corner of Washington and Barr St)1020 Barr St1:00pm - 3:00pmFreeSaunter your way down to the Central YMCA for a Trunk or Treat party in our parking lot on the corner of Washington and Barr Street. Join us for fun, games, and... of course, treats! This is a FREE event!(260) 422-6486fwymca.org


Not So Frightening FunAllen County Public LibraryChildren’s Services900 Library Plaza1:00pm - 4:00pmFreeLooking for fun (but not SCARY!) Fright Night activities for the whole family? Drop in at the Main Library’s Children’s Room between 1:00pm and 4:00pm for kid-friendly crafts, a not-so-spooky story on the Storywalk path and a PUMPKIN-tastic scavenger hunt. The Children’s Services Department is a “SCARE-FREE ZONE” and “ZOMBIE-FREE ZONE”.(260) 421-1200acpl.info

Check Into The Haunted Hotel with Mr. GravesAllen County Public LibraryAccess Fort Wayne TV Studios900 Library Plaza1:00pm - 5:00pmFreeHaunted Hotel proprietor Mr. Graves and Fang the Bell Beast will be telling “dead-time stories” and taking pictures with fans. Come meet the host of TV’s The Haunted Hotel and radio’s Tales of the Macabre... But don’t come alone, there’s safety in numbers!(260) 421-1250https://www.facebook.com/WELT957

Zombie Central (Zombie Walk)at I & M Power Center PlazaI & M Power Center Plaza110 E Wayne Street1:00pm - 5:30pm (Zombie Walk begins at 5:30pm)FreeJoin us at the I & M Power Center Plaza for the Zombie

Walk Pre-party. Come dressed up in your best Zombie costume & make-up in preparation for the Zombie Walk. Due to Covid precautions no face painting will be done on-site this year and we encourage everyone wear a mask. Make sure to swing by one of the great restaurants Downtown to help curb your ghoulish appetite, as well as live entertainment from various performers. Of course, thousands of zombies will flood the streets of Fort Wayne during the annual Zombie Walk.(260) 420-3266frightnightdowntown.comZombie Walk starting at 5:30pm!

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AT THEI & M POWER CENTER PLAZA


Flagstar Bank Photo Booooth!Flagstar Bank Photo Booooth - Come if you dare and capture the moment with your ghoulishly favorite friends and family for lasting memories of Fright Night 2021. Suitable for all ages!

Zombie Brain(cake) Eating ContestEight contestants will be randomly selected via our social media platforms. Contest winner will lead the Zombie Walk as the Zombie Master!

Majic 95.1 - Majic Mystery CauldronKids reach inside one of three mystery cauldrons to pull out a hiddenHalloween treat.majic951.com

Classic Hits 101.7 -Wheel of MisFortune

The Classic Hits 101.7 team will be at the I & M Power Center Plaza giving you the chance to win prizes on our “Wheel of MisFortune”. You could also register to win tickets and more! Listen for all the information about all the Fright Night updates at Classic Hits 101.7.classichits1017.com


Werewolf Chase Fun Run9:00am - 11:30amUAW Local/2209 Getting Miles Athletic ClubFort Wayne Outfitters1004 Cass StLOCATION ON MAP: A

Mad Science Day10:00am - 5:00pmScience Central1950 N Clinton StLOCATION ON MAP: B

Zombie Scavenger Hunt10:00am - 6:00pmAllen County Public LibraryReaders Services Department900 Library PlazaLOCATION ON MAP: C

Raven Scavenger Hunt10:00am - 7:00pmRiverfront Fort WaynePromenade Park202 W Superior StLOCATION ON MAP: D

Dead Con10:00am - 9:00pmGrand Wayne Convention Center120 W Jefferson BlvdLOCATION ON MAP: E

Garden Trick or TreatNoon - 3:00pmFoellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory1100 S Calhoun StLOCATION ON MAP: F

Celebrity Ghost HuntNoon - 2:00amDead ConThe Masonic Lodge216 E Washington BlvdLOCATION ON MAP: G

Trunk Or Treat Soiree1:00pm - 3:00pmCentral Branch YMCA Parking Lot(Corner of Washington and Barr St)1020 Barr StLOCATION ON MAP: H

Not So Frightening Fun1:00pm - 4:00pmAllen County Public LibraryChildren’s Services900 Library PlazaLOCATION ON MAP: C

Check Into The Haunted Hotel With Mr. Graves1:00pm - 5:00pmAllen County Public LibraryAccess Fort Wayne TV Studios900 Library PlazaLOCATION ON MAP: C

ZOMBIE CENTRAL1:00pm - 5:30pmI & M Power Center Plaza110 E Wayne StreetLOCATION ON MAP: I

INCLUDES:FLAGSTAR BANK PHOTO BOOOOTH!Zombie Brain(cake) Eating ContestMAJIC 95.1 MAJIC MYSTERY CAULDRONCLASSIC HITS 101.7 WHEEL OF MISFORTUNEALT 102.3/WANE 15 MUSIC STAGEZOMBIE WALK STARTING AT 5:30PM!


Spooky Mini Friends2:00pm - 5:00pmAllen County Public LibraryTeen Department900 Library PlazaLOCATION ON MAP: C

Spooky Sweets Costume Party2:00pm - 10:00pmSweets On Main123 W Main StLOCATION ON MAP: J

HALLOWEEN HAUNT3:00pm - 6:00pmFort Wayne’s Parks and Recreation Community Center233 W Main StLOCATION ON MAP: K

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Fright Night “Spooktacular” Car Show3:00pm - 7:00pmFort Wayne’s Parks and Recreation Community Center233 W Main StLOCATION ON MAP: K

Parkview Field Scavenger Hunt5:00pm - 6:45pmParkview Field1301 Ewing StLOCATION ON MAP: L

A NIGHT IN THE OLD CITY JAIL5:00pm - 9:00pmThe History Center302 E Berry StLOCATION ON MAP: M

FRIGHT NIGHT LANTERN TOURS6:00pm - 10:00pmThe Old Fort1201 Spy Run AveLOCATION ON MAP: N

MURDER! MYSTERY! MAYHEM!6:00pm, 8:00pm, & 10:00pmTours start at the top of the hour -This is a walking tour.ARCH, IncStrebig Construction520 W Jefferson BlvdParental Discretion AdvisedLOCATION ON MAP: O

Walk with the Spiritsof the Past7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm (Tours start at the top of the hour)ARCH, IncStrebig Construction520 W Jefferson BlvdParental Discretion AdvisedLOCATION ON MAP: O

Hobnobben Does Fright Night at the Embassy7:30pm - 11:20pmEmbassy Theatre125 W Jefferson BlvdLOCATION ON MAP: P

Eternal Grief:ParaSisters Q & A Session8:00pm - 10:00pmFort Wayne’s Parks and Recreation Community Center233 W Main StLOCATION ON MAP: K

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (*)9:15pm (Doors open at 7:00pm)Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory1100 S Calhoun StLOCATION ON MAP: F

LOCATION KEY FOR MAPA. Fort Wayne OutfittersB. Science CentralC. Allen County Public LibraryD. Riverfront Fort WayneE. Grand Wayne Convention CenterF. Foellinger-Freimann Botanical ConservatoryG. The Masonic LodgeH. Central Branch YMCA (Corner of Washington & Barr St)I. I & M Power Center PlazaJ. Sweets on MainK. Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community CenterL. Parkview FieldM. The History CenterN. The Old FortO. Strebig Construction Parking Lot (524 W Jefferson Blvd)P. Embassy Theatre

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ALT 102.3/WANE 15 Music StageEnjoy musical performances by PlumDingo and the Fort Wayne Fright Orchestra at the ALT 102.3/WANE 15 Music stage. Look for the ALT 102.3 “survival truck” to kick off the Zombie Walk!alt1023fm.comwane.com

Spooky Mini FriendsAllen County Public LibraryTeen Department900 Library Plaza2:00pm - 5:00pmFreeAll agesMake a tiny Halloween pal from a wood peg and paint markers. While supplies last.(260) 421-1255acpl.info

Spooky Sweets Costume PartySweets On Main123 W Main St2:00pm - 10:00pmJoin us at Sweets on Main for a night of costumes, hand-drawn temporary tattoos, and spooky sundaes. Come in costume to get a 10% discount on one of our featured Spooky Sundaes, and stay for the Halloween music, decor, and custom-made temporary tattoos hand-drawn by our talented staff!(260) 424-0244facebook.com/sweetsonmainfw

Halloween HauntFort Wayne’s Parks and Recreation Community Center233 W Main St3:00pm - 6:00pmAll agesFreeDowntown Fort Wayne becomes a haven for monsters, ghosts, vampires and zombies on Saturday afternoon. Bring your little goblins to the Community Center for

an afternoon of frightful fun with games and activities that are sure to keep you howling for more! Anthony Wayne Lions Club will have concessions available for purchase. Admission is free. Sponsored by Park Place Senior Living.(260) 427-6460fortwayneparks.org

Fright Night “Spooktacular”Car ShowFort Wayne Parks and Recreation’s Community Center233 W Main St3:00pm - 7:00pmSpectators - FreeCar Registration $10Giant Spooktacular Car, Truck and Bike Show - Open show lots of great spooky awards!! Spooky Dash plaques! Door prizes!! Live DJ! Best Decorated Vehicle awards! Neon contest, best decorated Halloween themed bikes, giveaways, kid games and child costume contests! Adult and child costume contests, best zombies. Trunk or treat at the cars. Bring your decorated pumpkins for prize awards. Lots of family fun!(260) 273-1447kroozincalendar.com

Parkview Field Scavenger HuntParkview Field1301 Ewing St5:00pm - 6:45pmFreeCome out to Parkview Field and search for all the hidden items around the ballpark! Attendees can take as much time as they need during the hours of 5:00pm - 6:45pm to take part in the scavenger hunt. The fan who guesses the correct number, or closest to that, will win a special prize pack from the TinCaps and Parkview Field! We will also have limited concessions available for attendees to enjoy! Suitable for all ages.(260) 482-6400tincaps.com


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A Night in theOld City JailThe History Center302 E Berry St5:00pm - 9:00pmAll ages$3 per personAre you brave enough to discover Fort Wayne’s frightening past? Dare to be scared at the History Center! Step back in time to the darker side of Fort Wayne’s past with a visit to the Old City Hall building. Get goose bumps as you visit the cells where inmates were locked up in the Old City Jail, and view artifacts from both lawbreakers and lawmakers throughout Fort Wayne’s history. Take your very own mugshot to remember your visit! Glimpse the decayed remnants of General Wayne’s actual coffin fragments and stroll the creaking floors through the halls of our hair-raising heritage.(260) 426-2882fwhistorycenter.org

Fright Night Lantern ToursHistoric Fort Wayne/The Old Fort1201 Spy Run Ave6:00pm - 10:00pmGates open at 6:00pm. Tours are approximately 50 minutes.$5, Nine and under free when accompanied by an adultTour the Old Fort by night! You will be guided by a historical interpreter who will present the Old Fort as it was in the early 1800s. Hear tales of encounters with the ill-fated Lieutenant Philip Ostrander, the Fort’s resident ghost. Purchase a sweet treat from the Bake Sale. Enjoy stories by the warmth of the fire while you wait. Keep an eye out for the Headless Horseman! Admission is $5.00. Nine and under free when accompanied by an adult. Ticket sales begin at 5:30pm and are available on a first come, first served basis. No tickets sold after 9:00pm. All proceeds benefit the Old Fort.(260) 437-2836oldfortwayne.org

Murder! Mystery! Mayhem! (*)ARCH, IncStrebig Construction - 524 W Jefferson Blvd6:00pm, 8:00pm, 10:00pm (Tours start at the top of the hour)Day of Admission - $20 adults - $10 ages 12 and Younger/Parental Discretion AdvisedWhen better than Fright Night to visit the very places where Fort Wayne’s dark and bloody past actually happened with murder, hangings, and feuds in the streets we now know as our downtown. This ARCH walking tour is not for the faint of heart and may not be suitable for all ages. Admission charged. Discounted adult advance tickets on sale online at archfw.org after Oct. 1. ARCH Inc. encourages everyone attending cultural programs to follow recommendations by the CDC, Indiana Department of Health, and Allen County Department of Health. For this tour, we recommend wearing masks.(260) 426-5117archfw.org

Walk with theSpirits of the Past (*)ARCH, IncStrebig Construction -524 W Jefferson Blvd7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm(Tours start at the top of the hour)Day of Admission - $20 adults - $10 ages 12 and Younger/Parental Discretion AdvisedFort Wayne’s lovely West Central Neighborhood has a lot of history and some really good ghost stories, too. Enjoy them with your ARCH walking tour guide this Fright Night. This walking tour is not for the faint of heart and may not be suitable for all ages. Admission charged. Discounted adult advance tickets on sale online at archfw.org after Oct. 1. ARCH Inc. encourages everyone attending cultural programs to follow recommendations by the CDC, Indiana Department of Health, and Allen County Department of Health. For this tour, we recommend wearing masks.(260) 426-5117archfw.org


Hobnobben Does Fright Night at the EmbassyEmbassy Theatre125 W Jefferson Blvd7:30pm - 11:20pmGeneral Admission $10, $5(Student)Hobnobben Film Festival offers 3 full days of back-to-back films from October 15 - 17th at the Embassy Theatre, and for the first time is taking part in Fright Night on Saturday, October 16th. Three film blocks with 20+ short films are sure to thrill after your Zombie Walk. “Living...Even When It’s Hard” is the first block from 7-8:30pm from 8:45-9:45pm, you can experience “Dark & Twisty & Pretty Fun: Fright Night Edition.” The final block is titled “Fearing the Unknown.” General admission tix are $10 and $5 (student), day passes, full festival pass and VIP pass also available.(260) 424-5665fwembassytheatre.org

Eternal Grief: ParaSistersQ & A SessionFort Wayne’s Parks and Recreation Community Center233 W Main St8:00pm - 10:00pmPG13$5.00 Per Person -Pre-Registration is RequiredJoin Fort Wayne’s paranormal researchers, The ParaSisters, as they show their episode “Eternal Grief” from Destination America’s “A Haunting Series.” The ParaSisters find themselves deep into one of their most extreme paranormal cases, in a small community in Indiana. The owner, excited about her new home, soon experiences unexplained voices and scents, leaving her to believe that her home may be haunted. Needing help, she contacted The ParaSisters who documented the haunting. Stay for Q & A after the showing and find out more details of the haunting firsthand from The ParaSisters. (260) 427-6460fortwayneparks.org

Rocky Horror Picture Show (*)Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory1100 S Calhoun StMovie Begins at 9:15pm/Doors open at 7:00pm$4 adults - $2 for children ages 17 & underIt is our 13th season celebrating the time warp at the Botanical Conservatory! Weather permitting, this cult classic movie is shown on the outdoor Terrace as part of the Downtown Improvement District’s Fright Night. Lawn chairs welcome and encouraged. Food and beverage available for purchase from Mad Anthony Brewing Company; no outside food or beverage permitted. Please no rice or confetti during this participatory movie event. Rated R with content not suitable for younger audiences. Admission $4 ages 18+; $2 ages 17 and under (must be accompanied by an adult). Sponsored by Mad Anthony Brewing Company, MAJIC 95.1, and ALT 102.3.(260) 427-6440botanicalconservatory.org

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