Registration is now open for several upcoming Fishers Parks programs, including two spring dance events for children, a community heart-health hike and a new hands-on workshop at Maker Playground.

Fishers Parks’ annual Pre-K Prom and Spring Formal will take place Saturday, March 28, at the Fishers Parks Headquarters, 8100 E. 106th St. The two-part event invites children and their families to dress up and celebrate the arrival of spring with music, dancing and activities.

The Pre-K Prom is designed for children ages 3 to 6 and will run from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The event includes a red-carpet entrance, live DJ, dancing, a balloon drop, a take-home keepsake, photo opportunities with a photo booth, a balloon artist, snacks and refreshments, and a sensory break area.

The Spring Formal, for children ages 7 to 12, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Activities include a red-carpet entrance, live DJ, dancing and dance games, a balloon drop, take-home keepsake, photo opportunities with a photo booth, a caricature artist, snacks and refreshments, and a sensory break area.

Registration for both events is $20 per person for Fishers residents and $30 per person for non-residents. All attendees must be registered in advance to gain entry.

In addition to the dance events, Fishers Parks is encouraging residents to take part in its annual Heart Hike on the last day of February at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, 10410 Hague Road. The all-ages event is held in partnership with the Fishers Health Department and features a short, self-guided walk along the preserve’s trails. Participants can view images of heart shapes found in nature and read heart-healthy tips posted throughout the route. Fishers Parks nature education staff will be available to share information about the preserve and its wildlife.

Registration is also nearing capacity for a new workshop at Maker Playground titled “Circuits + Synths.” The class is offered through the makerspace facility in partnership with Jennasen, a musician and maker. Participants will build an analog oscillator and lo-fi glitch synthesizer to take home while learning basic electronic circuitry, soldering techniques and the fundamentals of sound synthesis. No prior experience is required, and all materials are provided. Space is limited.

More information and registration details for all programs are available through Fishers Parks at this link.