Third Saturday of the month

Kids Crossing, Lawton Park, Clinton & 4th Streets

Join us on the third Saturday of the month for our new Young Naturalist Series for an hour of learning, crafts and fun themed snacks. This FREE program is limited to 20 children plus their grown-ups. Please contact Kim Weldon at 427-5166 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to sign up. Registration deadlines are one week prior to each program. In the event of inclement weather, please check the Riverfront Fort Wayne Facebook page for cancellations. 

Bug-tastic

September 15, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Discover the amazing world of bugs in this fun and adventuresome class where students are engaged and enlightened by the strange world of insects. Explore possibilities while building your own bug and constructing a bug hotel from recycled and found items are just a few of the samples of fun activities on tap for this event.

Fall Leaf Fun

October 20, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

We promise to catch you if you fall into our Fall Leaf Fun class, where we will discover the mysterious world of leaves! We’ll reveal the reason why leaves change color in the fall with a fun science lab, get creative with leaf rubbings, and enjoy a tasty themed snack all in an hour!

Hibernate or Migrate?

November 17, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Learn more than the “bare necessities” while we uncover the reasons why some animals hibernate, why some migrate, and how some adapt when winter comes. We’ll  make a cave for a bear, find the reason why birds fly in a “V” formation, and enjoy a fall themed snack.