The City of Fishers is ushering in the holiday season with a packed lineup of events, highlighted by the debut of Jingle Bell Junction at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater.
Jingle Bell Junction, running December 5–14, transforms the amphitheater into a weeklong destination featuring themed nights, hands-on activities, live music, and special programming inside a heated, clear-top tent. Events include DIY wrapping paper, Santa’s Workshop, Reindeer Games, a jazz improv workshop and lounge, and holiday movie festivities in partnership with the Heartland Film Festival.
The city’s annual tree-lighting celebration, Night Lights, takes place December 5 from 5–7 p.m. The free event includes live music, fire pits, ice carving, reindeer, igloos, food trucks, and the lighting of the city Christmas tree with Santa and Mayor Scott Fadness at 6:30 p.m.
Several long-standing traditions return this year, including Santa’s Mailbox, available through December 12 at City Hall and the Fishers Parks headquarters. Children who include their address will receive a reply from Santa.
Holiday programming also extends across the community. Conner Prairie’s A Merry Prairie Holiday runs select nights November 28 through December 23, offering thousands of lights and historic holiday experiences in Prairietown. The Hamilton East Public Library will host its Season of Giving through January 11, with donation drives and gift-making opportunities.
The Fishers Arts Council will present its Winter Art Market on three Thursday evenings in December at Peace Water Winery, featuring rotating local artists and artisans. The group will also host its Second Friday Art Reception on December 12 at City Hall.
Several family events round out the month, including two Cookies with Characters programs—featuring the Grinch on December 13 and Bluey on December 14. Tickets are required.
The Fishers Event Center is also offering a full holiday lineup, including a Christmas Together concert with Amy Grant, Cece Winans and Michael W. Smith on December 4, Indy Fuel home games throughout the season, and the Mudsock Rivalry boys basketball game on December 19.
Other community activities include the Fishers Police Department’s Winter Wonderland Walkthrough on December 12–13, the Fishers Art Center’s Crafts & Carols programs on select dates, and the Rotary Club’s Water is Life Charity Gala on December 5.
For families needing child care during the holidays, the city will offer Winter Break Camp at Holland Park from December 22 to January 2.
Holiday light displays around the Nickel Plate District and Municipal Complex will be available nightly throughout December, and the city’s annual Christmas tree recycling program will run December 26 through February 1 at three park locations.