Family events for Mother's Day weekend
Mother's Day Plant Sale - May 8-10. Buy mom's gift at Foellinger Outdoor Theatre in Franke Park. Approximately 400 different kinds of plants will be available for purchase. The selection includes: herbs, vegetable starts, annuals, perennials, tropicals, color bowls, mixed containers, hanging baskets and more. Thursday and Friday hours are 4-7pm, Saturday hours are 9am-5pm and Sunday's are noon-4pm. The proceeds from the flower sale will benefit the Botanical Conservatory.
Salomon Farm Fiber Arts Celebration - May 8 & 9, 10am-5pm. Discover the rich and diverse medium of fiber art ' basket weaving, knitting, spinning, even sheep shearing. There will be purchasing opportunities to shop for supplies ' yarns, quilting needs, products and more! The Fiber Arts Celebration is co-sponsored by the Flax and Fleecers Spinning Guild of Fort Wayne and the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department. Call Renee Baines at 427-6005 for more information. Due to the nature of this event, pets are not allowed. Come celebrate at Salomon Farm, 817 W. Dupont Rd.
Shoaff Park Spring Spectacular - May 9, 10am-3pm. The Conklin Pavilion at Shoaff Park is the place for family fun with inflatables, crafts, games and live animals for kids. Meet local team mascots. Freddie and the Hot Rods are performing noon-2 pm. Moms can register to win a free necklace from Pacula Designs. Also, enjoy crafts, collectables and other merchandise from local vendors. This event is sponsored by Star 88.3.
Mother's Day in the Garden - May 10, noon-4pm. Treat your mom, or someone who's like a mom to you, to a walk through the new spring showcase, “Butterflies: A Bug's Eye View.” Moms get free admission and a special Mother's Day plant, while supply lasts. Enjoy a special day with your mom at the Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
For more information about our programs, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 427-6000 or visit www.fortwayneparks.org.