Christmas at the Old Fort: A Timeline Event
Visitors can step back into history to observe frontier life during the winter months and talk with soldiers and civilians about holiday celebrations during war times. The event features artisans showcasing hand-crafted gift ideas, along with a bake sale offering tasty treats. Guests can also browse Old Fort merchandise for unique gifts.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages Free.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Food & Drink
A bake sale offers treats.
Parking
Park in the lot across Spy Run Ave or the E 4th Street lot by Lawton Park and walk in on the Rivergreenway Trail.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Take the Rivergreenway Trail from the Spy Run Ave lot, following the sidewalk south to the Veterans Memorial Bridge, where the trail goes under the bridge to the fort.
- Grab the brochure at the front gate, which explains the fort's history and how each building would have been used.
- Bring your holiday gift list, because artisans show hand-crafted gift ideas and Old Fort merchandise is for sale for the history buffs you know.
- Dress for December weather, because you'll walk the trail from the parking lots and spend time on the fort grounds watching winter frontier life.
Links & Contact
Run by Historic Fort Wayne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at Christmas at the Fort?
Talk with soldiers and civilians about how they celebrated the holidays in wartime. You can also watch everyday winter life on the frontier and visit artisans showing hand-crafted gift ideas.
Where do we park?
Use the lot across Spy Run Ave from the Old Fort, then follow the sidewalk south to the Veterans Memorial Bridge and take the Rivergreenway Trail under the bridge to the fort. You can also park in the lot on E 4th Street by Lawton Park and take the trail from the east end of the lot.
Is there food?
Yes, there's a bake sale with treats.
Can I do some holiday shopping?
Yes. Artisans show hand-crafted gift ideas, and there's Old Fort merchandise for the history buffs on your list.
How can I learn what each building was used for?
Pick up the brochure at the front gate. It covers the Old Fort's history and how each building was used.
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