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Fishers Parks' Jingle Bell Junction Joins Lineup of Beloved Seasonal Holiday Traditions in Fishers

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Celebrate the holiday season in Fishers with holiday magic, community spirit, and family fun! This year, Fishers Parks debuts Jingle Bell Junction at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, a brand-new holiday destination featuring nightly themed events, live music, hands-on activities, and festive surprises.

Along with traditions like Santa's Mailbox and holiday lights around the Nickel Plate District to community festivals such as A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie, there are countless ways to make memories and share in the joy of the season.

This year's seasonal lineup in Fishers includes:

Fishers Parks' Santa's Mailbox

Friday, November 28 – Friday, December 12 | City Hall at Fishers Municipal Center (1 Municipal Drive, Fishers) & Fishers Parks HQ (8100 E. 106th Street, Fishers) | Free

Drop off your letters to Santa in the special mailboxes at City Hall at Fishers Municipal Center or Fishers Parks HQ. Include your address and you'll receive a reply from St. Nick! Can't drop off in person? Email Santa at santa@fishersin.gov. Learn more at FishersParks.com.

Fishers Event Center Holiday Lineup

Experience the holidays at the Fishers Event Center (11000 Stockdale Street) and enjoy the music of Amy Grant, Cece Winans & Michael W. Smith with Christmas Together on December 4, cheer on the Indy Fuel with games throughout the season, and support Fishers' high school athletes at the Mudsock Rivalry Basketball Game on December 19. Get the full lineup and purchase tickets at FishersEventCenter.com.

Conner Prairie's A Merry Prairie Holiday

November 28 – 29; Fridays through Sundays, December 5 – 21; & December 22 – 23 | Conner Prairie (13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers) | Tickets required

Surround yourself amongst thousands of lights, celebrate the holidays in Prairietown with Historic Holidays, and capture picture-perfect moments all around as you celebrate the season. Purchase tickets at ConnerPrairie.org.

Hamilton East Public Library's Season of Giving

Monday, December 1 – Sunday, January 11 | Hamilton East Public Library (5 Municipal Drive, Fishers) | Free

Give back this season with the Hamilton East Public Library, offering several opportunities to donate and give, including donation drives and holiday gift-making classes. Learn more at HamiltonEastPL.com.

Fishers Arts Council's Winter Art Market

Thursdays, December 4, 11 & 18 | 6 – 8:30 p.m. | Peace Water Winery(11547 Yard Street, Suite 830, Fishers) | Free

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Stop by the Winter Art Market to meet talented artists and artisans and shop unique creations perfect for gift-giving. Each week features different artists and artisans. After you shop, visit The Yard at Fishers District's weekly Holiday Open House, featuring Santa, carolers, and crafts. Learn more at FishersArtsCouncil.org.

Fishers Parks' Jingle Bell Junction at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater

Friday, December 5 – Sunday, December 14 | Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (10 Municipal Drive, Fishers) | All ages | Free, unless noted

New this year, Jingle Bell Junction transforms the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater into a weeklong celebration of holiday cheer, with each evening featuring a festive event in the heated, clear tent that lets you enjoy the glow of the holiday lights all around the circle. Learn more at FishersParks.com/JingleBellJunction.

Night Lights: City of Fishers Tree Lighting + Holiday Kickoff Celebration


Friday, December 5 | 5 – 7 p.m., tree-lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. | Free

Presented by GBC Bank, kick off the holiday season with live music, fire pits, igloos, live ice carving, reindeer and animals, food trucks, holiday light displays throughout the Nickel Plate District, and the annual tree-lighting ceremony with Santa and Mayor Scott Fadness.

Through December, check out the free light display at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater and around the Fishers Municipal Complex, open daily at dusk.

DIY Wrapping Paper

Tuesday, December 9 | 5 – 8 p.m. | Free
Create your own holiday wrapping paper with various techniques, designs, and supplies while enjoying live acoustic music at this drop-in event.

Santa's Workshop

Wednesday, December 10 | 5 – 8 p.m. | Free

Step into Santa's Workshop and work alongside his elves as you create festive wood projects for all ages and skill levels. Dress in your favorite PJs and enjoy holiday movie shorts and snacks at this drop-in event.

Reindeer Games & Heartland Film Festival's Merry Movie Nights

Thursday, December 11 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Free

Enjoy a holiday game night with trivia, Christmas music bingo, karaoke, a live DJ, prizes, and food and drinks for purchase from local vendors.

Fishers Parks will also partner with Heartland Film Festival's Merry Movie Nights inside the Theater at Fishers Municipal Center for a screening of "It's a Wonderful Life"at 7 p.m., along with an Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest and toy drive for Riley Children's Hospital. Learn more.

Community Jazz Improv + Jazz Lounge

Friday, December 12 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Free

This free, all-ages workshop offers an inclusive, welcoming space for musicians and music lovers of any skill level, where attendees can join the house band for a 120-minute live improv session with their own instruments.

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After the workshop, the space transforms into a Jazz Lounge with a professional performance from 8:30 to 10 p.m. A full bar and snacks will be available for purchase all evening.

Inside City Hall at Fishers Municipal Center, check out Fishers Arts Council's free Second Friday Art Reception from 6 to 8 p.m., celebrating the gallery's newest exhibit, "Art of the Emerging Artist". Learn more at FishersArtsCouncil.org.

Cookies with Characters: The Grinch

Saturday, December 13 | 5 – 8 p.m. | $10/person

The annual tradition returns, featuring a meet-and-greet with classic Whoville characters, cookie decorating, and festive games and crafts. Register at FishersParks.com.

Cookies with Characters: Bluey

Sunday, December 14 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | $10/person

A new spin on Fishers Parks' Cookies with Characters event lets you meet Bluey and Bingo while decorating cookies and enjoying holiday fun and games! Register at FishersParks.com.

Fishers Rotary presents Water is Life Charity Gala
Friday, December 5 | 6 p.m. | Jingle Bell Junction at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater | Tickets required
Guests will kick off the holiday season and save lives through the gift of clean water at this special event benefitting the Fishers Rotary, featuring live music, a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, and a three-course dinner. Get tickets.

Fishers Art Center's Crafts & Carols
December 6, 7 & 13 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. | Theater at Fishers Municipal Center (1 Municipal Drive, Fishers)
$20/adults, $15/ages 15 & under
Celebrate the season with an afternoon of creativity, caroling, and holiday cheer at the Fishers Art Center! Enjoy festive crafts, sweet treats, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Get tickets at FishersArtCenter.org.

Fishers Police Department's Winter Wonderland Walkthrough
Friday, December 12 & Saturday, December 13 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Fishers Police Department
(4 Municipal Drive, Fishers) | Free

Join the Fishers Police Department for a Winter Wonderland Walkthrough to see Santa, Mrs. Claus, Buddy the Elf, and Jovi, his girlfriend, as you are transported to the North Pole. Learn more at FishersIN.gov/Police.

City of Fishers Winter Break Camp
Monday, December 22 – Friday, January 2 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (special holiday dates & hours) Holland Park (1 Park Drive, Fishers) | Ages 5 – 12 |  $52.50/day for residents, $75/day for nonresidents
Registration is open for Operation: Cold Front, a frosty adventure filled with icy experiments, chilly challenges, and cool crafts. Designed with busy families in mind, this drop-in-only camp lets parents choose the days that work best for their schedules. Register at FishersCommunityCenter.com/Camps.

Free Christmas Tree Recycling

Friday, December 26 – Sunday, February 1 | Brooks School Park (11780 Brooks School Road, Fishers), Cumberland Park (10580 Cumberland Road, Fishers), Holland Park | Free

Fishers offers a free Christmas Tree Recycling program, where residents can drop off bare, live trees at three park locations around the city. Learn more here.

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