Enjoy free music, outdoor adventures & more all season long!
The City of Fishers and Fishers Parks are turning up the summer fun with a season packed full of traditions, celebrations, and unforgettable memories. Recently ranked one of the best places to live in the country and the 2nd best place to live in Indiana from U.S. News & World Report, Fishers is showcasing some of the best it has to offer this season, from the award-winning Fishers Farmers Market, to the week-long Spark!Fishers celebration, to free concerts at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (NPD AMP).
The summer event lineup includes:
Free Tuesdays at the NPD AMP
Tuesdays, June & July | 7 p.m. (unless noted) | NPD AMP | Free
This popular summer tradition returns to the NPD AMP with free Tuesday night concerts throughout June and July. Grab your picnic and lawn chair and enjoy a beautiful evening with family and friends in the heart of downtown Fishers. No tickets or pre-registration is required. Learn more at NPDAMP.com.
Shows include:
- June 3: Mike and Joe
- June 10: Wildheart Band
- June 17: Toy Factory
- June 24: Spark!Fishers Concert (entertainment TBA, 8 p.m.)
- July 1: The Big ’80s
- July 8: Living Proof Indy
- July 15: The Midtown Mad Men
- July 22: The Nauti Yachtys
- July 29: GrooveSmash
Ticketed Summer Concert Series at the NPD AMP
Dates & times vary | NPD AMP | Get tickets at NPDAMP.com
From country to funk to indie rock, there’s something for everyone at this season’s lineup of ticketed shows at the NPD AMP! Get tickets at NPDAMP.com.
- June 7 | Sam Barber (sold out!)
- June 14 | Chase Rice with Drake White
- June 18 | Band of Horses with Secret Guest
- July 17 | Yo La Tengo & Built to Spill
- July 25 | Michael Franti & Spearhead
- August 9 | Here Come the Mummies
- September 13 | Ole 60 with the Jack Wharff Band and Rob Langdon
Fishers Fire & Emergency Services’ Cul-de-sac Drills
Dates & locations vary | 7 p.m. | Free
Fishers Fire & Emergency Services returns to neighborhoods around Fishers this summer for cul-de-sac drills! Firefighters will give little and big kids alike an opportunity to handle the fire hose line or run through the spray during these family-friendly neighborhood events. For dates and locations, visit Fire.FishersIN.gov/CulDeSacDrills.
Fishers Farmers Market, Presented by IU Health
Saturdays | 8 a.m. to noon | NPD AMP | Free
The Fishers Farmers Market, Presented by IU Health, is back for the summer season at the NPD AMP in the heart of Fishers’ downtown Nickel Plate District. One of the only dog friendly markets in the Indianapolis metro area, the Fishers Farmers Market runs every Saturday morning through September and features more than 90 vendors from around Indiana. Kick off the market with a free fitness class from 8-9 a.m. every morning on the NPD AMP stage and live music from 10 a.m. to noon each week. To learn more, visit FishersParks.com/FarmersMarket.
Upcoming specialty days include:
- June 7 | Thrift-A-Thon
- July 12 | Accessibility & Inclusion Day
- July 19 | Biz Kidz Day
- August 2 | Health & Wellness Day
Fishers Parks Summer Camps
Monday-Friday, half & full days available
Spots are still available at Fishers Parks’ half-day and full-day camps! Kids five and older can explore their interests, make friends, and shake their summer-break boredom with camps across Fishers! Whether your kid is an adventurer, nature lover, artist, all-star athlete, or scientist-in-training, Fishers Parks camps offer something for everyone to keep kids active and learning. Register at FishersParks.com/Camps.
NRPA Family Health + Fitness Week
June 9-13 | 10 am.-noon & 4-6 p.m. | Geist Waterfront Park | Free
Help us celebrate Family Health + Fitness Week, ahead of the National Recreation and Parks Association’s (NRPA) annual Family Health + Fitness Day on June 14. From June 9-13, Fishers Parks and the Fishers Health Department will host free, fun activities at the beach at Geist Waterfront Park. Tap into your inner athlete as you challenge your balance, speed, and agility! All participants must sign our liability waiver on site before competing (no pre-registration required). Each station will be completed with teams/groups of 2-4, ages six and older. At the end of the week, the winning team will be contacted for a Fishers Parks prize pack! Learn more at FishersParks.com/NRPA.
Forest Bathing
Dates & times vary I Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve I $36 for residents, $54 non-residents
New this summer, join a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide for Forest Bathing at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve. Forest Bathing is a practice of nature immersion, elevating sensory observations in the present moment. Participants “bathe” in the sights, sounds, textures, and scents they encounter while on an intentionally slow, guided outing. Your certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide will facilitate your experience through a series of invitations to promote nature connection. Register at FishersParks.com/Forest.
Spark!Fishers, presented by Meijer
Tuesday, June 24-Saturday, June 29 | Nickel Plate District | Registration required for 5K Race & All Abilities 1-Miler
Fishers Parks’ annual, week-long Spark!Fishers festival, presented by Meijer, will take over downtown Fishers the last full week of June. Celebrate what it means to be uniquely Fishers with this community tradition, including the 5K Race and All Abilities 1-Miler, presented by IU Health; a Car & Art Show highlighting local artisans along with vintage and classic cars; free concerts on Tuesday and Friday evenings at the NPD AMP; drone and fireworks shows; and Saturday’s Street Festival – the biggest day of the week – featuring a parade, multiple stages of live music, food, drink, and artisan vendors, art displays, kids and teen zones, and so much more! Get the full lineup at SparkFishers.com.
Fourth of July Fireworks Shows & Free Concert
Friday, July 4| Dusk (approximately 10 p.m.) | Locations vary | Free
Celebrate Independence Day with three fireworks shows throughout Fishers, presented by Fishers Parks! Viewing locations include the NPD AMP lawn, Cyntheanne Park, and Geist Reservoir. Looking for more 4th of July fun? Enjoy a free concert from My Yellow Rickshaw at the NPD AMP at 8 p.m. before the fireworks show.
Monsoon Madness
Saturday, July 26 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for pre-purchased early access | 12 – 3 p.m. for general admission | Holland Park (1 Park Drive)
Cool off from the summer heat at Monsoon Madness, returning to Holland Park on July 26! Enjoy giant waterslides, a mini-monsoon area for little ones, and live entertainment and this annual family favorite. This year’s event will offer an early access option to experience a smaller crowd and shorter wait times from 11 a.m. to noon, limited to the first 500 registrants. Free general admission begins at noon. Pre-registration is required. Learn more at FishersParks.com/MonoonMadness.
Fishers Arts Council Second Friday Gallery Hop
August 8 | 5-9 p.m. | Nickel Plate District | Free
Hop around the galleries in downtown Fishers including the Art Gallery at City Hall, Fishers Art Center, Ignite Studio at Hamilton East Public Library, High Frequency Arts, Meyer Najem, FAC Hub Gallery, and Four Day Ray. Learn more at FishersArtsCouncil.org.
Yoga on the Beach
Dates and times vary I Geist Waterfront Park I Free
Fishers Parks is again hosting its free yoga series on the beach at Geist Waterfront Park through the summer 2025 season. No registration is required for this free event. Participants must be 13 years or older and bring their own yoga mat.
Free Yoga Wednesdays
Wednesdays I 8:30 a.m. | Flat Fork Creek Park I Free
Kick off your morning with a free, outdoor yoga class from Roots & Wings Yoga Wellness. No registration is required and all skill levels welcome. Participants must bring their own yoga mat.
Splash Pads
Open daily through Labor Day | 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Throughout Fishers | Free
We’re keeping the summer cool with our free splash pads at Holland Park (1 Park Drive), Billericay Park (12690 Promise Road), and the NPD AMP Pavilion (10 Municipal Drive). Splash pads are open daily (weather permitting) through Labor Day. Learn more at FishersParks.com/WaterAmenities.
Story Walk
Families can enjoy the great outdoors any time during free, self-guided reading hikes! In partnership with Hamilton East Public Library, each month we’ll feature a children’s book on a Fishers Parks trail or walking path for you to enjoy during an easy, quarter-mile hike. Book locations rotate every month to a different Fishers Parks property. In June, visit Fishers AgriPark for Ann Patchett’s book, Escape Goat. Books are available all month long (rain or shine).
Fishers Art Center Summer Make It Take Its, Classes & Camps
Dates & times vary I Fishers Art Center | Register at FishersArtCenter.org
Registration is open for summer classes, camps, and workshops at the Fishers Art Center, located at 1 Municipal Drive adjacent to Fishers City Hall. 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.
