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Events Near Fort Wayne IN

Holiday Hustle 5k

Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 9:30am
Commons Park
Angola, IN
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The Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival

Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 at 5:30pm
Plymouth Congregational Church
Fort Wayne, IN
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Noon Year's Eve at Wells County Public Library

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 10:30am
Wells County Public Library
Bluffton, IN
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Countdown to Noon

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 10:30am
Allen County Public Library - Tecumseh
Fort Wayne, IN
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New Year's Eve Kid's Party

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 1:00pm
Roller Dome North
Fort Wayne, IN
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New Year's Eve Celebration at Country Heritage Winery

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 6:00pm
Country Heritage Winery
Laotto, IN
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New Year's Eve The Bell Mansion's Speakeasy Celebration

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 9:00pm
The Bell Mansion
Fort Wayne, IN
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New Years Eve With Reckless Highway

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 9:30pm
Knockin' Boots Saloon
Fort Wayne, IN
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First Day Hike at Ouabache State Park

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 10:00am
Ouabache State Park
Bluffton, IN
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First Day Hike at Chain O'Lakes State Park

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 11:00am
Chain O'Lakes State Park
Albion, IN
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First Day Hike at Salamonie Lake

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 at 4:30pm
Salamonie Lake
Andrews, IN
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Ducks Unlimited - Fort Wayne DU Sportsman's Bingo

Ducks Unlimited - Fort Wayne DU Sportsman's Bingo

Monday, Jan 20, 2025 at 5:30pm
Charlie's Place
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Three Rivers Chapter Banquet, IN

Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Fort Wayne, IN
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Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 at 5:30pm
Sylvan Cellars Event Center
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