Your Family Fun

Festival of Gingerbread

Through Dec. 19. One of Fort Wayne’s most cherished holiday traditions. Gingerbread creations by local artists are set up in the historic Shields Room. Fort Wayne History Center, 302 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne. fwhistorycenter.org

Holiday Pops - Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Dec. 10 & 11, 18 & 19. Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 11 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 18 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Revel in the traditional music and popular culture of Christmas. Andrew Constantine, conductor and Lisa Vroman, vocalist. Embassy Theatre, fwembassytheatre.org. SEE OUR COVER STORY.

Holiday Market at the Zoo

Dec. 11-12 & 16-23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Santa is coming to the Zoo! Come decorate cookies, say hello to animals on the farm, hear a Christmas tale during Story Time, and have your picture taken with Santa Claus. Special Story Time id every hour from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Indiana Family Farm will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

A Nashville Family Christmas

Dec. 12, 6 p.m. A Nashville Family Christmas has celebrated the holiday season with dazzling country music performances for more than 20 years. Doors open at 6 p.m. Clyde Theatre, 1808 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne. (260) 747-0989, clydetheatre.com.

Straight No Chaser

Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. A mix of new arrangements and fan favorites. The group has clocked in two RIAA-certified Gold records with more than 1 billion streams sold. Embassy Theatre, fwembassytheatre.org.

Science Central: Our Weakening Web

Until Jan. 22, Thurs.-Sun. With displays, dioramas and interactive components that encourage hands-on learning, visitors learn about the ecological relationships that bind all life forms together. 1950 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne. ScienceCentral.org.

Savor Fort Wayne

Jan. 12-23. For 12 delicious days, Fort Wayne restaurants will offer special deals on threecourse menu options for dine in or carryout. Learn more at SavorFortWayne.com. See lovely works of art made with gingerbread at the Fort Wayne History Center now through Dec. 19.

Nouvelle Annee 1750s

Jan. 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Did you know the first Fort in Fort Wayne was built by the French? Visit Fort Saint Philippe Post des Miamis and help celebrate Nouvelle Annee, the new year. See French soldiers, habitants (settlers), voyageurs, and their Miami Native Allies endure the chilly winter months. See skits reenacting actual historical events from the history of Fort Wayne. Sponsored by Historic Fort Wayne and Les Garrison du Pays den Haut. 