The holiday season is just around the corner, and there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate safely with socially-distant holiday fun around Fishers.
The Fishers Health Department encourages residents to enjoy indoor gatherings and holiday meals with only those in their household, and to practice social distancing, wear masks, and sanitize regularly to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community. For more on holiday recommendations, visit fishers.in.us/HolidayTips.
For socially-distant holiday fun with your household, the City of Fishers and Fishers Parks are offering a seasonal lineup featuring new festivities and fresh takes on beloved favorites.
Shop Fishers
Nov. 28 to Dec. 31
Support local businesses while practicing social distancing during the annual citywide Shop Fishers celebration. Kicking off on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28 and running through Dec. 31, Shop Fishers invites the community to shop and dine local while enjoying special deals and promotions at over 60 businesses throughout Fishers. Shop and dine safely by taking advantage of reduced contact services including online ordering, curbside pickup, carryout, drive thru, and delivery. Residents choosing to shop or dine in-person must follow local and state mask mandates and social distancing recommendations. For a list of participating businesses and reduced contact services, visit ThisIsFishers.com/ShopFishers.
Gratitude Wall
Now through Nov. 30
Share what you are thankful for this season with Fishers Parks’ Gratitude Wall, now on display on the Central Green and at Brooks School Park, located directly south of Fishers City Hall, through Monday, Nov. 30.
Holiday Community Cookbook
Submit your recipes now through Dec. 4
Share your favorite holiday recipes with your Fishers neighbors. Recipes are being collected from local residents to share as part of a Fishers Holiday Community Cookbook to debut on ThisIsFishers.com in December. Recipes can be submitted here.
Fishers Fall Farmers’ Market
Now through Dec. 18
Shop for your holiday recipes and support local from the comfort of home with this virtual market offering free, no-contact delivery. Presented by IU Health Saxony, this online-only market opens Saturdays at 9 a.m. and orders can be placed through noon on Wednesday. Orders will be delivered Friday afternoon. Learn more at playfishers.com/FarmersMarket.
Santa’s Mailbox
From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day from Nov. 30 through Dec. 15, drop off your letters to Santa in special mailboxes at City Hall (1 Municipal Drive) and receive a reply from St. Nick when you include a return mailing address or email. You can also email your letter to santa@fishers.in.us through Dec. 23. Learn more at playfishers.com/Holidays.
Santa Parade
Fishers Parks will spread holiday cheer with a Santa parade through Fishers’ neighborhoods from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays Dec. 7-18. Stay tuned for more details at playfishers.com/Holidays.
Winter Celebrations Around the World
- Holland Park: 2 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 12
- Billericay Park: 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 15
- Flat Fork Creek Park: 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 17
Fishers Parks has transformed the annual Winter Wonderland event into a socially-distant celebration of winter holidays from around the world. Visit city parks on select days to pick up your take-home craft kit featuring activities related to celebrations including Diwali, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Chinese New Year. Kits are the same at each location and include activities for the whole family.
New Year’s Eve
Ring in the New Year with a spectacular firework display on at Conner Prairie. Stay tuned for more details at playfishers.com/Holidays.
Explore Fishers’ Parks and Trails
There may be a chill in the air, but there are still plenty of adventures to be had at Fishers city parks. Bundle up for a winter hike at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve or Cheeney Creek Natural Area, grab your sled and enjoy the hills at Flat Fork Creek and Heritage Park, play disc golf at Holland Park, or take a tour of public art around Fishers with stops at the Fishers Art Wall at Brooks School Park and the “I” In Fishers installation at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. For ideas on how to play in Fishers this season, including interactive park maps and bucket list experiences, download the free PlayFishers app on the App Store or Google Play. Learn more at PlayFishers.com/App.