Fishers kicks off festive fun this weekend

Get ready to kick off the holiday season in Fishers with a festive lineup of events that blend cherished local traditions, holiday cheer, and opportunities to give back.

From the sparkling light display and holiday market at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater to the beloved Santa’s Mailbox and making unique, creative gifts at the Fishers Art Center, Fishers offers an array of festive events and activities for all ages. Learn more about holiday festivities at FishersIN.gov/HolidayFun.

The seasonal lineup includes:

Santa’s Mailbox
Saturday, Nov. 30 to Friday, Dec. 13
Nickel Plate Trail (at the Switch Plaza swings near the 116th Street intersection) & Geist Waterfront (10811 Olio Road)
Free

Drop off your letters to Santa in the special mailboxes located on the Nickel Plate Trail and at Geist Waterfront Park. Include your address and you’ll receive a reply from St. Nick. Can’t drop off in person? Email Santa through Friday, Dec. 13 at santa@fishers.in.us. Learn more at FishersParks.com.

Conner Prairie’s A Merry Prairie Holiday
Fridays through Sundays
Nov. 29 & 30, Dec. 6-22
Conner Prairie (13400 Allisonville Road
Tickets required

Experience one of central Indiana’s most beloved holiday festivals and make the season magical at A Merry Prairie Holiday. Surround yourself amongst thousands of lights and celebrate the holidays in Prairietown with Historic Holidays and capture picture-perfect moments all around as you celebrate the season. Learn more and purchase tickets at ConnerPrairie.org.

Shop Fishers: Holiday Series
Saturday, Nov. 30 to Tuesday, Dec. 31
Around Fishers | Free

Explore and discover local shops and restaurants that make our community special. Join the celebration and support the city’s small businesses this holiday season while enjoying special deals and discounts. Learn more at FishersIN.gov/ShopFishers.

Hamilton East Public Library’s Season of Giving
Dec. 1 to Jan. 5
Hamilton East Public Library | Free

Give back this season with the Hamilton East Public Library with several opportunities to donate and give, including winter apparel donation drives and holiday gift-making classes. Learn more about these opportunities to celebrate the holidays through giving back at HamiltonEastPL.com.

Fishers Art Center Winter Art Sale & Holiday Classes
Winter Art Sale: Saturday, Dec. 14
Noon to 5 p.m.
Fishers Art Center (1 Municipal Drive)
Free

This holiday season, don’t miss Fishers Art Center’s first annual Winter Art Sale to find one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artists and artisans. Also, give the gift of creativity at the Fishers Art Center, located in the heart of the Nickel Plate Cultural District in the Fishers Municipal Complex! Embrace your curiosity and imagination through a variety of art experiences, including workshops, classes, camps, exhibitions, events, and more. Learn more at FishersArtCenter.org.

Fishers Event Center Winter Concerts

Celebrate the opening of Fishers Event Center with their winter lineup of concerts, live performances and entertainment. Get tickets to these events and more at FishersEventCenter.com.

• Event Center Opening Night: Nov. 22 | Turnpike Troubadours
• 29 | Lindsey Stirling: Snow Waltz ’24
• 1 | Nitro Circus
• 4 | AEW
• 6 | Indy Fuel Opening Night vs. Iowa Heartlanders
• 9 | Alabama Roll On II North America Tour
• 20 | Mudsock Rivalry Basketball Game Double Header
• 11 | Indy Ignite Opening Night vs Orlando Valkyries
• 23-26 | Cirque Du Soleil Crystal

Fishers Holiday Lights Map
Throughout December
Around Fishers | Free

Looking for the best holiday light displays around Fishers? Grab some hot cocoa and hop in the car to enjoy the festive displays from fellow residents using the digital Fishers Holiday Lights Map. Is your house decked out for the holidays? Help spread holiday cheer and show off your display by adding your house to the map. Learn more at FishersIN.gov/FishersLights.

Fishers Night Lights
Free holiday light display open daily in December
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (6 Municipal Drive) & downtown portion of the Fishers Nickel Plate Trail (near 116th Street)
Free

Through December, check out the free light display open daily at dusk along the downtown portion of the Fishers Nickel Plate Trail. Don’t miss special festivities every Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. Learn more at FishersParks.com/NightLights.

Fishers Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m.
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater

The City of Fishers kicks off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting ceremony. Join the community countdown and see downtown Fishers light up with sparkling lights. Learn more at FishersParks.com/NightLights.

Fishers Night Lights Holiday Market
Saturdays, through Dec. 21
5 to 9 p.m.
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater

New this year, stop by the Holiday Market featuring handmade, artisan goods from local vendors. From art and home decor to sweet treats, stocking stuffers, and holiday gift options, there’s something for everyone under the twinkling lights of downtown Fishers. Apply to be a vendor and learn more at FishersParks.com/NightLights.

Cookies with Characters
Dec. 7, 8, 14 & 15
Various times
Ambassador House (10598 Eller Road)
Registration required, prices vary

Fishers Parks hosts a unique character experience complete with games, crafts, cookie decorating and more. All parents and children must register to attend at FishersParks.com.

Fishers Police Winter Wonderland Walkthrough
Friday, Dec. 13 & Saturday, Dec. 14
6 to 8 p.m.
Fishers Police Department (4 Municipal Drive)
Free

Join Fishers Police Department for a Winter Wonderland Walkthrough on Dec. 13 and 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. Come see Santa, Mrs. Claus, Buddy the Elf, and Jovi, his girlfriend, as you are transported to the North Pole. Learn more at FishersIN.gov/Police.

Fishers Parks’ Winter Break Camp
Monday, Dec. 23 to Friday, Jan. 3
(Excludes weekends and holidays)
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Various locations
Registration required

Registration is now open for winter break camps with drop-in camp days for children ages 5 to 12. Camp offerings include Tech 2 Rec Camp, blending robotics and STEM learning with outdoor recreation, as well as Holland Park Winter Break Camp modeled after the popular traditional summer camp experiences. Learn more at FishersParks.com/Camp.

Christmas Tree Recycling
Thursday, Dec. 26 to Saturday, Feb. 1
Brooks School Park (11780 Brooks School Road)
Cumberland Park (10580 Cumberland Road)
Holland Park (1 Park Drive)
Free

Fishers offers a free Christmas Tree Recycling program, where residents can drop off bare, live trees at three park locations around the city. Learn more here.