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FHS Band to Perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Fishers Marching Tiger Band is one of 6 high school marching bands to perform in the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on November 23, 2023. Follow along on their journey to New York and be sure to tune in! Learn more at fishersband.org/macys2023.
Fishers Holiday Lights Map
Are you in search of the most extravagant holiday lights around Fishers? If so, you’re in luck! The digital Fishers Holiday Lights Map will show you all the best-decorated spots to see. The map is free holiday fun for the whole family. Is your house decked out in lights? Submit your house to the map! Learn more at ThisIsFishers.com/FishersLights.
NPT Night Lights
The beloved Nickel Plate Trail will transform into a twinkling wonderland for the NPT Night Lights, presented by Centier Bank. This free light display is located along the downtown portion of the trail. The event will host live music and food trucks on December 1, 2, and 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn more at playfishers.com/nptlights.
Conner Prairie’s Merry Prairie Holiday
Experience the joy and magic of the holiday season on the prairie! Conner Prairie’s Merry Prairie Holiday presents the prairie you know and love in a whole new light. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
Shop Fishers: Holiday Series
Shop local and save big this holiday season! Shop Fishers has partnered with local shops and restaurants around Fishers to bring special deals and promotions to you and your family. Discover how and where you can save at thisisfishers.com/ShopFishers. Have a deal you would like to add for your business? Fill out this form here.
Santa’s Mailbox
Drop off your letters to Santa in special mailboxes located on the Nickel Plate Trail (near the 116th Street intersection at the swings) and the Ambassador House at Heritage Park (10598 Eller Road). Beginning Friday, November 24 Letters will be accepted through Friday, December 15. For those who are unable to drop off in person, email your letters to santa@fishers.in.us. Learn more here.
Cookies with Characters
Fishers Parks is hosting a unique character experience complete with games, crafts, cookie decorating, and more! Taking place at the Ambassador House, this event will occur on December 16 and 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All parents and children must be pre-registered to attend. Register online at playfishers.com.
Angel of Hope Candlelight Ceremony
Fishers Parks and Recreation Foundation hosts the fourth annual Angel of Hope Candlelight Ceremony on Wednesday, December 6 from 6:15 to 7 p.m. at Heritage Park (10595 Eller Road). Coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies will be offered before lighting candles and making a short walk to the memorial at 7 p.m. The memorial serves as a peaceful, non-denominational place for families and friends who have lost children of all ages to grieve, remember, heal, and hope. For more information about the Angel of Hope or to order a paver, visit fishersparks.org.
Christmas Tree Recycling
Fishers offers a free Tree Recycling program, where residents can drop off bare, live trees December 26 through February 1 at one of several park locations throughout the city. Learn more here.
HEPL Season of Giving
Give back this season with the Hamilton East Public Library! From now until December 31, the Fishers library will be offering several opportunities to donate and give back. Learn more about these opportunities here.
Celebrate Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa, which means “first fruits,” is an African American and Pan-African holiday that is based on ideas borrowed from an ancient Swahili seven-day-long festival, which is celebrated from December 26 to January 1. Learn how Fishers residents Drs. Dhanfu and Sigrid Elston celebrate and enjoy this holiday in our blog here.
December Storywalk
Take an adventure with your little ones in the great outdoors with a free, self-guided reading hike! Check out this month’s book, “A Thing Called Snow,” at Holland Park! Learn more at playfishers.com/StoryWalk.
Celebrate Hanukkah
Holiday Traditions Around Fishers
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5 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
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FHS Band Marches into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Shop Fishers 2023: Gift Guide
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Outdoor Winter Fun Around Fishers
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Winter Comfort Food Trail
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Winter Trail Walk: Thinking & Dreaming
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5 Gifts to Make at the Maker Playground
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5 Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
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Meet Your Neighbor: Holiday Traditions
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5 Ways to Have a Spectacular Fishers Friendsgiving
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