Fresh off being named the No. 2 best place to live in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Fishers is heading into summer with one of its fullest event calendars yet — and most of it won’t cost a dime. From themed Saturdays at the farmers market to fireworks over Geist Reservoir, the city has stacked the season with concerts, festivals, arts programming and family events running from now through September.
The marquee dates anchor the calendar: Spark!Fishers takes over downtown June 26–27 with a drone show, parade and street festival; free Tuesday-night concerts return to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater through June and July; and the Fourth of July brings three separate fireworks shows across town. Around those headliners is a steady drumbeat of smaller happenings — adults-only beach nights, a Polynesian lū’au, World Cup watch parties, splash pads, yoga on the sand and a Christmas-in-July pop-up. Here’s the full lineup.
Geist Waterfront Park Beach Season — Now through Labor Day, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. daily, Geist Waterfront Park. Swimming, sandy beaches and waterfront recreation with lifeguards on duty daily. Free outside peak hours; non-resident parking fees apply on peak weekend hours and select holidays. Kayak, paddleboard and shelter rentals available.
Fishers Splash Pads — Now through Labor Day, open daily, free. Cool off at Holland Park (1 Park Drive) and Billericay Park (12690 Promise Road), plus the fountain at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater Pavilion (10 Municipal Drive).
Fishers Farmers Market, presented by IU Health — Saturdays through September, 8 a.m.–noon, Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (6 Municipal Drive), free. More than 90 Indiana vendors (25 of them new) this year, plus free community yoga, live music, kids’ activities and the new Breezeway Café. Specialty days: Biz Kidz Festival (June 20), Accessibility and Inclusion Day (July 11), Thrift-a-Thon (July 25), Health and Wellness Day (Aug. 1), Safety Day (Aug. 22) and Day of Service (Aug. 29). Details at FishersParks.com/FarmersMarket.
Free Tuesday Concerts at the NPD AMP — Tuesdays in June and July, 7 p.m., Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, free. No tickets or registration. Lineup: Living Proof (June 9), Blue Water Kings (June 16), Toy Factory (June 23), Karma (June 30), Big Rosco + The Hammers (July 7), The Doo Band (July 14), The Flying Toasters (July 21) and Stella Luna + The Satellites (July 29).
Yoga on the Beach — Thursdays, June through September, 7 p.m., Geist Waterfront Park, free. No registration; ages 13+, bring your own mat.
Fishers Summer Camps — Mondays–Fridays, half- and full-day options. Camp Playmakers, Storybook Studios, Camp Chronicles and enrichment offerings like bowling, robotics, art and ultimate ninjas. New this year: camps for kids as young as three. Register at FishersIN.gov/Camps.
Fishers Art Center Make It Take Its, Camps & Classes — Dates and times vary, Fishers Art Center (1 Municipal Drive). Camps, classes, workshops and one-time experiences for all ages — watercolor beach sunsets, gel printing, yarn art, slab planters, creative calligraphy and more. Fishers residents get the member rate. Register at FishersArtCenter.org.
Forest Bathing — Dates and times vary, Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve. $36 residents / $54 non-residents. A guided nature-immersion practice led by a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. Register at FishersParks.com/Forest.
Fishers Fire Department Cul-de-sac Drills — Dates and locations vary, 7 p.m., free. Firefighters bring the hose line to neighborhoods so kids (and adults) can take a turn or run through the spray. Locations and dates at FishersIN.gov/CulDeSacDrills.
Fishers Event Center Summer Events — Various dates and times, Fishers Event Center (11000 Stockdale Street). Highlights include Inside The Sound: An Immersive Musical Experience (June 27), Fishers Freight football through July 26, and three Billy Strings performances (Aug. 6–8). Full calendar and tickets at FishersEventCenter.com.
Ticketed Summer Concert Series at the NPD AMP — Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Dumpstaphunk: Dumpsta Plays Sly & The Family Stone (June 19), Band of Horses + Dinosaur Jr. (July 25), Allen Stone (July 26), The Crane Wives (Aug. 22) and Niko Moon (Sept. 12). Tickets at NPDAMP.com.
Gary Harris Buckets at Brooks School 3×3 Tournament — Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Brooks School Park (11780 Brooks School Road), prices vary. Fast-paced 3×3 basketball with Milwaukee Bucks guard and HSE grad Gary Harris, presented by the Fishers Parks Foundation. Register as a team or single; various age divisions, ages 10+. Spectators welcome.
Touch-a-Truck — Rescheduled to Monday, June 8, 4–7 p.m., Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, free. Kids explore the city’s fleet — tractors, snowplows, police cars, fire trucks and more — alongside Public Works, Fire and Police. Details at FishersIN.gov/TouchaTruck.
FIFA World Cup Outdoor Watch Parties — June 12, 19 and 25, various times, FORUM Credit Union Plaza at the Fishers Event Center (11000 Stockdale Street), free. Live match screenings, refreshments and fan experiences as Team USA plays: USA vs. Paraguay (June 12), USA vs. Australia (June 19) and Türkiye vs. USA (June 25). Details at FishersEventCenter.com.
Fishers Arts Council Second Fridays — Art receptions Friday, June 12 and July 10, 6–8 p.m., Art Gallery at City Hall (1 Municipal Drive); Gallery Hop Friday, Aug. 14, 5–9 p.m., Nickel Plate District. Free. Local and regional artists at City Hall, then artwork throughout downtown during the Gallery Hop. Details at FishersArtsCouncil.org.
Fishers Lū’au — Saturday, June 13, 6–9 p.m., Geist Waterfront Park, free. Polynesian-inspired entertainment, beach games, crafts, photo ops, swimming and food and drink vendors. Free offsite parking shuttle; VIP parking $25 per vehicle.
Music at The 106 — Thursdays, June 18, July 16 and Aug. 20, 6–9 p.m., The 106 Plaza (8100 E. 106th Street), free. Live music on the lawn with drinks from MashCraft Brewing or Niyyah Coffee, the Maker Playground and make-and-take kits.
Spark!Fishers 5K & Firecracker 1 Mile — Wednesday, June 24, 7 p.m., Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, prices vary. A run/walk for all abilities benefiting the Indiana chapter of A Kid Again, with a post-race party featuring free ice cream, beer and NA drinks for participants, inflatables, a foam party and food trucks. Register at runsignup.com/sparkfishers5k.
Spark!Fishers, presented by Meijer — Friday, June 26, 8 p.m. (free concert and drone show at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater) and Saturday, June 27, 4–10 p.m. (street festival at the Fishers Municipal Complex), free. Saturday brings vendors, a parade, live music, a Car + Art Show, fireworks and family activities. Details at SparkFishers.com.
Paws for Prevention — Sunday, June 28, 2–4 p.m., Fishers White River Park (5650 White River Park Drive), free. Indiana’s first-ever Paws for Prevention walk, in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Fishers Health Department, with a dog-friendly stroll, raffle, photo ops and mental-health resources.
Fourth of July Fireworks Shows & Free Concert — Saturday, July 4, dusk (around 10 p.m.), various locations, free. Three fireworks shows across Fishers, presented by Fishers Parks. Catch Groovesmash live at 8 p.m. at the NPD AMP beforehand, watch from the water on Geist Reservoir, or gather at Hamilton Southeastern High School (12499 Olio Road).
Park After Dark — July 10, Aug. 14 and Sept. 4, 8–11 p.m., Geist Waterfront Park, ages 21+, free. An adults-only monthly beach night with music, fire pits and sunset views; MashCraft Brewing sells beer and wine onsite. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic.
Monsoon Madness — Saturday, July 18, Holland Park (1 Park Drive). Early access 11 a.m.–noon for the first 500 registrants; free general admission noon–3 p.m. Giant waterslides, a mini-monsoon area for little ones and live entertainment. Pre-registration required at FishersParks.com/MonsoonMadness.
All American Ice Cream Bike Ride — Tuesday, July 21, 6–7:30 p.m., Nickel Plate District, free. A casual, family-friendly ride celebrating America’s 250th, starting at the NPD AMP with bike decorating, stopping at Holland Park for Handel’s ice cream, and finishing back at the amphitheater in time for the free Tuesday-night concert.
Christmas in July — Friday, July 25, noon–2 p.m., Geist Waterfront Park, free. A festive beach pop-up with a visit from Santa, beach games, family activities and holiday décor with a summer twist.
Before the Bell — Thursday, July 30, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, free. A back-to-school kickoff with Hamilton Southeastern Schools and Fishers Parks: meet school reps, learn about district initiatives and connect with other families. Details at HSESchools.org.
For the latest on all summer happenings, visit FishersIN.gov/Events.