Make plans to shop unique local boutiques and treat your loved ones to one of the many diverse restaurant options during Mother’s Day Weekend Downtown, May 6-8, presented by Downtown Fort Wayne.

With so many ways to celebrate mom this weekend and live entertainment throughout the heart of Downtown, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Downtown Fort Wayne entertainment, Friday, May 6:

• Grab carryout from a nearby local restaurant and enjoy a lunchtime performance with live music from Alyssa Enright at The Porch Off Calhoun from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Take a break from shopping with live music from the OG Band at The Landing from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Downtown Fort Wayne entertainment, Saturday, May 7:

• Special princess appearances throughout Downtown from noon to 1 p.m.
  • Belle at the Allen County Public Library Plaza
  • Cinderella at The Landing
  • Rapunzel at PNC Plaza
• Live music
  • Spencer Pauquette at PNC Plaza from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
  • Angie Marquardt at PNC Plaza from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
  • Randara at The Landing from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

With each participating retail shop and restaurant purchase, shoppers will receive a contest ticket to participate in the Shop, Spin, and Win! giveaway. Bring your ticket to Visit Fort Wayne to spin the wheel and win a fun prize or a gift card to one of the many participating Downtown Fort Wayne businesses.

To redeem your prize as part of the Shop, Spin, and Win! giveaway, stop by Visit Fort Wayne, 927 South Harrison Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46802. Shop, Spin, and Win! is offered only on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7. One ticket per person, per store. Prizes and gift cards are available while supplies last.

Experience the vibrancy of our growing community while you shop as you enjoy the second annual Fort Wayne in Bloom spring window decorating contest. Voting ends, Monday, May 2. Winners will be announced on Friday, May 6.

For a complete list of shopping and dining specials, a map of locations, and scheduled entertainment, visit MothersDayDowntown.com.