This is Fishers: July 2025 Happenings

Fourth of July Fireworks

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 4^th of July fun? Enjoy a free concert from My Yellow Rickshaw at the NPD AMP before the fireworks show! Find complete details here.

Your Feedback Wanted: Community Health Needs Assessment

Every resident’s experience contributes to the overall health and wellbeing of our community. The Fishers Health Department wants to hear directly from you—your challenges, your priorities, and what truly matters when it comes to health in Fishers. This survey is completely anonymous, takes about 20 minutes, and is open to all residents ages 18 and older. By sharing your experiences, you can help to shape the future of public health initiatives in Fishers. Take the survey at Health.FishersIN.gov/CommunityHealth. 

Get a Fishers Community Center Membership!

Become a Charter Member of the Fishers Community Center before it opens in November and unlock exclusive perks! As a Charter Member, you’ll also receive VIP access during the grand opening, have your name featured on a permanent display in the facility, and enjoy full access to the facility’s amenities, including a fully equipped fitness center and group exercise classes; an aquatics center featuring a two-story waterslide, a rock-climbing wall, a NinjaCross challenge system, and on-deck sauna; sports courts; and more! Join now and be among the first to experience everything the center has in store at FishersCommunityCenter.com.

Save the Date: Before the Bell

Get ready to head back to school with Hamilton Southeastern Schools at Before the Bell on Thursday, July 31 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (NPD AMP). Meet representatives from each school and enjoy activities such as face painting, inflatables, student performances, and more at this free event. Learn more at HSESchools.org.

NPD Amphitheater Summer Concerts

The Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (NPD AMP) and MOKB Presents announced the ticketed shows for this summer’s annual concert series:

• Yo La Tengo + Built to Spill on Thursday, July 17, 2025
• Michael Franti + Spearhead on Friday, July 25, 2025
• Here Come the Mummies on Saturday, August 9, 2025
• Ole 60 on Saturday, September 13

Tickets are available for purchase at npdamp.com.

Free Tuesday night concerts throughout July. Grab your picnic and lawn chair and enjoy a beautiful evening with family and friends in the heart of downtown Fishers. No tickers or pre-registration is required.

 Shows include: 

• June 24: Spark!Fishers Concert- Sixteen Candles (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 

Learn more at NPDAMP.com. 

Monsoon Madness

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. 

Save the Date: Fishers Parks Lu’au

Join Fishers Parks for the second annual Fishers Lu’au on Saturday, August 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Geist Waterfront Park! This free event showcases aspects of an authentic Polynesian Lu’au, from food to music to live entertainment and more. No registration required. Learn more at FishersParks.com/FishersLuau.

Register for the Geist Half Marathon, 10K or 5K

Don’t miss out on Indiana’s premier waterfront race right here in Fishers this fall! The Geist Half Race Series returns on Saturday, September 13 with the half marathon, 10K, and family-friendly 5K, along with an after party featuring an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Register at GeistHalf.com.

Check out the 2025 race medal, showcasing the iconic waterfront bridges and wildlife of Geist Reservoir while integrating the colors and theme of this year’s race shirt, designed by Fishers High School student and track athlete Leila Lewis. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Want to join the fun without logging the miles? Join our squad of 350+ volunteers who make this event possible! From handing out water and nutrition to runners to directing runners as a course marshal, there are a variety of opportunities to get involved with this community tradition. Find a list of opportunities here.

Citizen’s Academies Now Open for Registration

Mayor’s Youth Academy – 2025-2026 School Year

In partnership with the City of Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, and the Eman schools, the Mayor’s Youth Academy offers the opportunity to build community awareness, provide hands-on learning opportunities that enhance curriculum, and inspire future careers in the public sector.

The Fishers Mayor’s Youth Academy is a year-long experience provided by the City of Fishers for high school juniors and seniors who live in and or attend school in Fishers with a GPA of at least 3.0 to be eligible for the program. Learn more and register here.

City Government Academy – Fall 2025

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 here.