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By Ray Balogh
1, 8, 15, 22,29 | Monday | Market on the Square
Produce and baked goods from local vendors. Free admission. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 101 N. Orange St., Albion. 260.927.3851, kaylatraylor@yahoo. com, albionstarteam.org.
2-31 | Monday-Saturday |
Colorful Pottery & Paintings by Kristy Jo Beber
Nearly 100 indoor vendors, hot food available. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (year-round), Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe St. (Highway 224 East), Decatur. Contact Carla at 260.517.8182, decaturcoinshow.com, facebook.com/decaturindianafleamarket.
11-13 | Thursday-Saturday |
Huntertown Heritage Days: “100 Years of School Spirit!” Parade, car show, 5K, carnival rides and games, fish fry, movie night, fireworks, field day, bingo, thrill shows, beer tent, live entertainment, vendors. Huntertown Park, 2303 Woods Road, Fort Wayne. 260.479.7270, huntertownheritagedays.com, facebook. com/huntertownheritagedays
2,9, 16, 23, 30 | Tuesday |
14 | Sunday |
Hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of Eagle Marsh. Dress for weather, boots recommended. Bring binoculars for a close-up view. Free admission. 9 a.m.-11 a.m., meet at Eagle Marsh West Entrance by the Boy Scout office, 8315 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne (Aug. 30 meet at Eagle Marsh East, 5000 Smith Road, Fort Wayne). 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.
An event featuring live music, splash pad, face painting, giant inflatables, kids activities and more. Tickets are $15, kids 10 & under are free. Proceeds benefit Fox Island Park. 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Parkview Field. https:// fb.me/e/4ROr9hDcX.
4 | Thursday |
Merry Lea Nature Explorers: “Little Mouse on the Prairie” Elementary students can discover firsthand how the sunlit prairies are home to a diverse group of plants and animals. $3.50/student. 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Merry Lea Farmstead, 2152 S. 425W, Albion. 260.799.5869, goshen.edu/merrylea, merrylea@goshen.edu.
5 | Friday |
First Friday
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Decatur Coin Show and Marketplace
Exhibition during gallery hours, purchases available. Free admission. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Orchard Gallery, 6312 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. 260.436.0927, theorchardgallery.com.
“Little River Ramblers”
Festive block party atmosphere with food; nonprofit and business vendors; live entertainment. Free admission. 5 p.m.-9 p.m., downtown Warsaw. 574.267.6311, warsawcdc.org/ first-friday. 44
7 | Sunday |
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Solfest- a celebration of the sun
27 | Saturday |
Heirloom Tomato Festival Agricultural art show, 5K run/walk, crafted goods, farmers market items, food vendors. Free admission. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Brower Park/ Old Train Depot, 105 E. Market, Pierceton. 574.268.4860, piercetonchamber.com.
27-28 | Saturday-Sunday | Post Miami — 1755
During the French and Indian War, the Old Fort was a French outpost known as Post Miami. Watch as French and British forces clash for control of the area. Fur traders, Native Americans, civilians, and soldiers will demonstrate daily activities. Free admission, donations appreciated. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, The Old Fort, 1201 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.437.2836, oldfortwayne.org.
