This is Fishers: December 2024 Happenings

Fishers Night Lights and Holiday Market

Through December, check out the free light display open daily at dusk at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (6 Municipal Drive) and along the downtown portion of the Fishers Nickel Plate Trail. Don’t miss special festivities every Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. Learn more at FishersParks.com/NightLights. 

New this year, stop by the Holiday Market featuring handmade, artisan goods from local vendors. From art and home decor to sweet treats, stocking stuffers, and holiday gift options, there’s something for everyone under the twinkling lights of downtown Fishers. The holiday market is on Saturdays through December 21 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the NPD Amphitheater. Apply to be a vendor and learn more at FishersParks.com/NightLights. 

Santa’s Mailbox

Drop off your letters to Santa in the special mailboxes located on the Nickel Plate Trail (near the 116th St. intersection at the swings) and at the Geist Waterfront Park. Include your address and you’ll receive a reply from St. Nick! Santa’s Mailbox will be accepting letters from now until Friday, December 13.

Can’t drop off in person? Email Santa at santa@fishers.in.us. Learn more at FishersParks.com. 

Fishers Holiday Lights Map

Looking for the best holiday light displays around Fishers? Beginning December 1, grab some hot cocoa and hop in the car to enjoy the festive displays from fellow residents using the digital Fishers Holiday Lights Map! See the map and add your home at FishersIN.gov/FishersLights.   

Cookies with Characters 

Guests will enjoy decorating cookies, a visit from the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, and other Whoville fun and games! All parents and children, regardless of age, must be registered to attend. Children 2 and under are free to attend with registration. No walk-ups will be permitted. Registration is non-transferrable to other available dates/times/individuals. Register online at FishersParks.com.

Citywide Trash Service Update

All households in Fishers city limits will transition to Republic Services for all trash and recycling collection beginning January 13, 2025. Monthly service fees will be reflected in residents’ January Fishers Utilities billing statement. Information on routes and container delivery will be released in December 2024. No action is required at this time for current Republic or Waste Management customers for this change. For ongoing updates and details, please visit FishersIN.gov/Trash.  

Shop Local, Shop Fishers!

Explore and discover local shops and restaurants that make our community special. Join the celebration and support our city’s small businesses this holiday season! Find special Small Business Saturday deals happening on Saturday, November 30 at FishersIN.gov/ShopFishers.

Not sure where to start? Check out our Shop Fishers Gift Guide for ideas for everyone on your list!

Fishers Event Center Opens this Month!

The Fishers Event Center is officially open with a fantastic lineup! The 7,500-seat venue in the Fishers District is the largest mid-size event center in the Indianapolis region and will host concerts, entertainment acts, sports events, and community activities. Snag tickets to these opening events before they sell out:  

• Dec. 4 | AEW  

• Dec. 9 | Alabama Roll On II North America Tour  

• Dec. 20 | Mudsock Rivalry Basketball Game Double Header 

• Jan. 23 – 26 | Cirque Du Soleil® Crystal 

• Feb. 28 | Tom Segura Come Together Tour 

• Mar. 15 | GUTFELD LIVE ’25 Featuring Greg Gutfeld and special guest Tom Shillue 

• Mar. 18 | Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats: South of Here Tour 

• Mar. 29 | Blake Shelton 
• Apr. 24 | Megan Moroney: Am I Okay? Tour 

Follow the Event Center on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and visit their website to sign up for event announcements at FishersEventCenter.com.

Christmas Tree Recycling

Residents can drop off bare, live Christmas trees for free from December 26 through February 1 for recycling. Please ensure that all lights, decorations, and tinsel are removed, and do not place the tree inside a plastic bag. Drop off trees at:

• Roy G. Holland Memorial Park (parking lot, gated area)
• Brooks School Park (parking lot, gated area)
• Cumberland Park (first parking lot)

Snow Plow Drivers Needed

Fishers DPW works hard to keep our roads safe during winter weather events. You can help the Fishers Snow Fight team before a snowstorm by moving parked cars and basketball goals from streets, shoveling snow away from fire hydrants, and clearing storm drains of leaves, snow, ice, and other debris. Don’t forget to give snowplows extra room on the roads during a snow event. Learn more at FishersIN.gov/Snow.

Registration Open for Spring City Government Academy

Fishers residents can go behind the scenes of local government and hear from staff, tour City facilities and engage in the collaborative city governing process in the City of Fishers’ City Government Academy (CGA). At the end of the 3-month course, participants will have a greater understanding of how the Fishers government works. The academy is free and open to Fishers residents who are ages 18+. Learn more and register at FishersIN.gov/CGA.

Neighborhood Vibrancy Grants Now Open

The City of Fishers is now accepting applications for 2025 Neighborhood Vibrancy Grant program. Last year, the city awarded nearly $750K to 46 neighborhoods across the city. HOAs and neighborhood groups can submit an application by January 13. $400K in grant funding is available in 2025. Apply now at FishersIN.gov/Grants.