Spring in Fishers features indoor football, family festivals & more

Experience new entertainment, family traditions, this season

Spring has arrived, and the City of Fishers and Fishers Parks are gearing up for a season of exciting new entertainment, outdoor adventures, and beloved community traditions.

From Fishers Freight’s inaugural season at the Fishers Event Center, to the city’s first-ever sprint triathlon at Geist Waterfront Park, to the return of family favorites like Touch-A-Truck and the Fishers Farmers Market presented by IU Health Fishers, there’s something for everyone this spring around Fishers.

The spring lineup includes:

National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Friday, March 28 at 2:30 p.m.
Fishers Municipal Center Theater, 1 Municipal Drive
Free

Join the City of Fishers, a proud Commemorative Partner of the Vietnam War Commemoration, to celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day with a free public ceremony. The ceremony will feature an address by guest speaker Jill Fewell, executive director of Welcome Home Veterans and president of Gold Star Families Indiana. Learn more at FishersIN.gov/FishersHonors.

Fishers Freight Season Kickoff
Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
Fishers Event Center
Ticket prices vary

Fishers Freight will kick off its inaugural season at the Fishers Event Center on Friday, April 4. The Freight will bring the excitement of the Indoor Football League (IFL) to Fishers, joining 16 IFL teams with regional rivalries anticipated with the Green Bay Blizzards and Quad City Steamwheelers. Get tickets at FishersEventCenter.com.

Spring Break Camp: Science Wiz with Miss Liz
April 7 to 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holland Park
$50 residents, $75 non-residents

Spend your spring break with Fishers Parks and Miss Liz. This S.E.A.M. (science, engineering, art, and math) focused camp is available for ages 5 to 10. Register at FishersParks.com/Camp.

Fishers Art Center Spring Make It Take Its, Classes & Camps
Fishers Art Center (1 Municipal Drive)
Costs vary

Registration is now open for spring classes, camps, and workshops at the Fishers Art Center, located in the heart of the downtown Nickel Plate District. With one-time Make It Take It workshops and multi-week classes available for youth, teens, and adults, there is something for everyone. Visit FishersArtCenter.org to register.

Fishers Event Center
11000 Stockdale St.
Tickets at FishersEventCenter.com

The new Fishers Event Center has taken center stage as the host of world-class entertainment and local sports teams like Indy Fuel, Indy Ignite, and Fishers Freight. Upcoming events include:

• March 27 | Forrest Frank: Child Of God Tour Part 2
• March 29 | Blake Shelton
• April 4 | Fishers Freight Opening Night
• June 17 | Rick Springfield: I Want My 80s Tour
• July 26 | Leanne Morgan: Just Getting Started
• 2 | Critical Role Live: Indianapolis
• 16 | Grace & Glory Tour with Crowder
• 16 | John Legend: “Get Lifted” 20th Anniversary World Tour

Arbor Day Celebration & Tree Giveaway
Friday, April 25, 4 to 6 p.m.
Fishers AgriPark, 11171 Florida Road
Free

Celebrate Arbor Day at the Fishers AgriPark. Pick up a free tree, experience a special Arbor Day StoryWalk, and complete Arbor Day-themed craft activities. Learn more at FishersAgripark.com.

Fishers AgriPark Opening
Opens for the season Thursday, May 1
Fishers AgriPark
Free

A 33-acre urban farm and one of the city’s most unique assets, the Fishers AgriPark is one of the nation’s largest urban farms and pays homage to Fishers’ agricultural roots. Every year, May through October, residents are invited to the AgriPark for u-pick opportunities in the public fields and gardens, animal encounters, and special programming. New additions this year include indoor restrooms and classroom and programming space. Learn more at FishersAgriPark.com.

Splash Pad Opening Day
Opening Day: Thursday, May 1
Open Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Free

The free splash pads at Holland Park, 1 Park Drive, and Billericay Park, 12690 Promise Road, and the fountain at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater Pavilion, 10 Municipal Drive, are open daily through Labor Day. Learn more at FishersParks.com/Water.

Fishers Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 3 to Sept. 27
8 a.m. to noon
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive
Free

Rated one of the top farmers markets in the region, the Fishers Farmers Market presented by IU Health Fishers showcases vendors from central Indiana offering fresh produce, baked goods, honey, specialty food items, meats, coffee, plants, and more. Learn more at FishersParks.com.

Hope for Happiness
Saturday, May 3, 8 a.m. to noon
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, 6 Municipal Drive
Free
Kick off Mental Health Awareness Month at opening day of the Fishers Farmers Market presented by IU Health Fishers with the annual Hope for Happiness event. Hosted by Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School’s Bring Change to Mind student clubs in partnership with the Fishers Health Department, the event strives to raise awareness about mental health and the city’s Stigma Free initiative. Learn more at FishersIN.gov/MentalHealthMonth.

Free Fishing Day
Sunday, May 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Flat Fork Creek Park, 16141 E. 101st St.
Free

Join the Fishers Parks team for free pop-up fishing. Bring your own supplies or borrow equipment on site. Free Fishing Days are designated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Indiana residents do not need a fishing license to fish in the state’s public waters on these dates. Learn more at FishersParks.com.

Fishers Sprint Triathlon 
Saturday, May 17, 8 a.m.
Geist Waterfront Park, 10811 Olio Road
Costs vary

Tackle the first-ever sprint triathlon powered by FAST at Geist Waterfront Park. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or first-timer, this race has something for everyone, with both individual and relay options available. Register at FastTigers.com.

Touch-a-Truck 
Monday, May 19, 4 to 7 p.m.
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater
Free 

In honor of National Public Works Week, check out Fishers’ fleet of big rigs, including a firetruck, snowplow, police car, and more at this family-friendly event around the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Learn more at FishersIN.gov/TouchaTruck.

Geist Waterfront Park Opening Day
Opening Day: Saturday, May 24, noon to 8 p.m.
Regular Beach Hours: Daily through Labor Day (Sept. 1), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Geist Waterfront Park, 10811 Olio Road

The 70-acre waterfront park in east Fishers features beach and water access to Geist Reservoir, non-motorized boat launch and dock access for kayaks and canoes, walking trails, playground, and public gathering amenities. Beach access is open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend. Learn more at FishersParks.com.

Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 26, 10 a.m.
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater
Free

Join the City of Fishers to honor the service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom at this special ceremony. After the ceremony, take a walk around the Central Green and Nickel Plate District Amphitheater to view the light pole banners honoring local veterans and active duty servicemembers in the Fishers community. You can also honor a hero by purchasing an Engraved Brick Paver, which will become a permanent addition to the Liberty Plaza walkway. Learn more at FishersIN.gov/FishersHonors.

Get outdoors this spring

From the wooded trails and wildflowers at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve – one of only two nature preserves in Hamilton County – to bird watching at Geist Waterfront Park and play amenities for the whole family at Holland Park, there’s no shortage of outdoor fun to be had at Fishers’ parks. Take a stroll along the Geist Greenway to the Fishers AgriPark when it opens for the season in May, or walk, run, or bike the Fishers Nickel Plate Trail, stretching five miles from 96th Street to 146th Street. Find a list of local parks and trails at FishersParks.com.

Get involved

Looking for ways to make an impact in the community? Whether you’re volunteering solo or as a group, there are ways to get involved for all ages, interests, and abilities. See current volunteer opportunities for Park and Rain Garden Stewards, Spark!Fishers, the Geist Half Race Series, Fishers Farmers Market, Fishers AgriPark, and more at VolunteerFishers.com.