July area events.

Local events for July, courtesy 2nd District Councilperson, Karen Goldner:

This Friday evening and Saturday, July 11-12, the Northside Neighborhood will have its second annual Home and Garden Tour. This is a really lovely event featuring a dozen historic homes and gardens, an art fair, and horse and carriage rides. Tickets are $8 day of tour at Lakeside Park Pavilion (1401 Lake Avenue). Times are Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday is 12-5 p.m.

Of course you know that the Three Rivers Festival parade is this Saturday, July 12, starting at 10 a.m.

But did you know that the Barr Street Market will open for the season this Saturday? Stop down (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) at Barr & Wayne downtown. In addition to fresh produce, prepared food and fresh flowers, there is live music so it is a lot of fun. The market will be open every Saturday through the end of September.

And on Tuesday, July 15, don't miss "Family Fun Day" at the Botanical Conservatory. Activities range from playing carnival games to watching balloon artists— even to having your caricature drawn. This year, the event also includes a giant slide, moonwalk and inflatable pond with hand-paddled boats. You can pause for lunch or a snack in the Food Court with 50 cent hot dogs and other food items. Explore the gardens indoors and out, including the new “Under the Sea” showcase. Admission is discounted with a 3 Rivers Festival button.

And lastly, Wednesday, July 9, is the last day this season for setting off fireworks inside the City limits. Violations may be reported to the Fort Wayne Police Desk Sergeant at 427-1222.