The Local Archive 5-Year Bash

Join us as The Local Archive celebrates five years of fostering creativity and community in downtown Fort Wayne!

The celebration begins with an Open House from 1:00–3:45 PM, where guests can tour The Local Archive's studio spaces and family-friendly coworking areas, meet founders Amber Reid and Mariah James, and learn more about the opportunities available for local creatives and entrepreneurs.

At 4:00 PM, help commemorate this milestone with an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony alongside the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, followed by cake and remarks celebrating The Local Archive's impact on Fort Wayne's arts community.

The festivities continue from 4:30–6:00 PM with a free, family-friendly party featuring princess meet-and-greets, live music, face painting, balloons, bounce houses, play spaces, donkeys, dirty sodas, lemonade, and curated photo opportunities.

Wrap up the day at 7:00 PM with the Grand Opening of Bedtime Stories Theatre, celebrating the next exciting chapter for The Local Archive.