SPECIAL EVENTS

STORYWALK® Don’t miss a featured picture book at a park for a self-guided hike each month. Books are available all month long and are perfect for ages 6 and under. Learn more at playfishers.com/StoryWalk. Stop by the Monthly Book Reveal this April to check out the new book and enjoy activities and a guided walk with a naturalist and librarian. *Check social media for book reveals this May and June.

APRIL Ritchey Woods | Book Reveal April 15, 10 AM *MAY Flat Fork Creek Park *JUNE Brooks School Park

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the KelloggHubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

ART UNDER THE STARS Wednesday, April 22 | 7 - 10 PM Ambassador House | Ages 21 + $20 per person, $30 per couple Don’t miss an evening of interactive art demonstrations with local artists as you explore The Ambassador House. Create art, enjoy snacks and drinks from local vendors, live music, and watch the expected meteor shower on the garden lawn during this fun night out. Register at playfishers.com/Stars.

ARBOR DAY TREE GIVEAWAY Friday, April 24 Celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 24 with a free Red Oak (Quercus rubra) seedling from Fishers Parks & Recreation! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for giveaway locations.

SPRING FORMAL Wednesday, April 29 | 6 - 7:30 PM Ambassador House | Ages 7+ | $15 Create lasting memories with your favorite kiddo and enjoy a magical night of dancing, light refreshments, a photo booth, and more. Both adults and children can buy tickets at playfishers.com/SpringFormal.

MOVIES IN THE PARK Bring a blanket and pack a picnic for free movies under the stars at Fishers Parks. Vote on which movies you would like to see this year during the March Movie Madness Bracket on our Facebook page.

SATURDAY, MAY 2 | 9 PM | NPD AMP Inside Out in honor of May Mental Health Awareness Month

Stop by early for the Hope for Happiness festivities (more info on page 26).

SPRING SCOUTING DAY Saturday, May 2 | 4 - 8 PM Ritchey Woods | Ages 5 - 11 | $6 per scout Scouts can join us for hands-on environmental education activities during this interactive outdoor event. Scout leaders and parent chaperones are free. Register at playfishers.com/Scouts.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK Tuesday, May 19 | 4 - 7 PM | Central Green In honor of National Public Works Week, kids can climb in a fire truck, honk a snow plow horn, and turn on a police car siren as they explore Fishers’ fleet at this hands-on event.

Don’t forget to bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Fishers Youth Assistance Program (FYAP) Summer Meals Program.

OPENING DAY: SPLASH PADS AND SAXONY LAKE & BEACH Saturday, May 23 through September 7 Make a splash at Holland Park and Billericay Park Splash Pads, which are free and open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saxony Lake & Beach is open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Check out our website at playfishers.com/ SaxonyBeach for hours and more info. Entry is free for residents and $5 for nonresidents.

Check the Parks & Recreation Facebook and Twitter pages for fun beach events hosted by Edge Adventures throughout the summer.

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY Monday, May 25 | 10 - 11 AM | City Hall Join the City of Fishers to honor the servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Learn more at playfishers.com/FishersHonors.

Recognize your loved one and the sacrifices they have made by purchasing an engraved brick paver, which will be placed on the Liberty Plaza walkway. Purchase a paver at playfishers.com/FishersHonors.

FISHING AT FLAT FORK Saturday, June 6 | 1 - 4 PM Flat Fork Creek Park Check out one of Fishers’ best fishing spots during DNR’s Free Fishing Weekend featuring knot tying lessons, backyard bass fishing, snacks, prizes, and crafts. Fishing poles and bait are provided.

Can’t make it to Flat Fork Creek Park? During the DNR Free Fishing Days on May 3 and June 6 - 7, drop in a line at your favorite fishing hole with no license required. Here’s some of our top picks #AroundFishers:

CHEENEY CREEK NATURAL AREA 11030 Fishers Pointe Boulevard HERITAGE PARK AT WHITE RIVER 10598 Eller Road GEIST PARK 10979 Florida Road SAXONY LAKE & BEACH 13288 Pennington Road

FISHERS FREEBIRDS

MONSOON MADNESS Saturday, June 13 | 11 AM - 3 PM | Holland Park Beat the heat as Holland Park transforms into a pop-up water park during one of the most popular events of the summer featuring giant waterslides, a mini-monsoon area for little ones, and live entertainment.

BLAST ON THE BRIDGE Saturday, July 4 | 10 PM Fall Creek Road Bridge This annual celebration offers a spectacular view of fireworks over Geist Reservoir during this family-friendly event. Learn more by visiting playfishers.com/BlastontheBridge.

BIZ KIDZ DAY Saturday, July 18 | 8 AM - Noon NPD AMP | Ages 5 - 17 | $10 Young entrepreneurs have the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial skills by selling and promoting their handmade, hand-grown, hand-crafted, or handproduced products at the Fishers Farmers’ Market for a day. Learn more and apply by June 12 at playfishers.com/BizKidz.

FALL ADULT CO-ED SOFTBALL REGISTRATION Sundays, August 9 - October 18 Noon - 6 PM | Holland Park | $500 per team This 10-week league offers three different levels of play. Interested in playing as a free agent? Contact Fishers Parks & Recreation for more info. Register by July 10 at playfishers.com/Softball.

Visit the Fishers Freebirds calendar on our website to find local events for ages 50 and better. Community groups can post events for ages 50 and better that are open to the public in the calendar. For more info, call (317)595.3150 or visit playfishers.com/Freebirds.

FREEBIRDS MEETINGS

1st Wednesday of the Month | 10 – 11:30 AM | Ambassador House | Ages 50+ | Free Ages 50 and better can mingle with friends and get involved in the community at the monthly social club. No registration required and each month features a new topic:

APRIL 1 CANCELED fishers.in.us/Coronavirus

MAY 6 GAME DAY Games provided or bring your own

JUNE 3 SOUNDS OF SUMMER With Indy Music & Wellness

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Find all the ways to play in Fishers right at your fingertips! Check out: •Interactive parks maps •Bucket List experiences and prizes •Exclusive event content and up to the minute event info Download the complete guide to fun #AroundFishers on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Learn more at playfishers.com/App.

NATURE BACKPACK CHECKOUT

Get ready for your next adventure with Fishers Parks & Recreation’s free nature exploration backpacks, available to check out for up to 7 days at a time. Backpacks are available for all ages and include handy gear such as field guides, binoculars, and other tools to help you explore the great outdoors. Visit playfishers.com/Ecotherapy to learn more about this program.

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FISHERS FARMERS’ MARKET

Saturdays, May 2 - September 26 8 AM - Noon | NPD AMP The Fishers Farmers’ Market returns featuring your favorite local produce, baked goods, and prepared foods from over 50 full and part-time vendors. Along with fresh, local, flavorful foods direct from farmers and producers, the market comes to life every week with live entertainment, the Farm Hand’s kids program, and festive specialty days.

Back by popular demand, the Two-Bite Challenge returns every Saturday this season!

Meet this summer’s vendors when you visit playfishers.com/FarmersMarket.

Go green and bring your reusable shopping bags! To reduce our environmental impact, vendors do not offer plastic bags at the market.

SPECIALTY DAYS AT THE FISHERS FARMERS’ MARKET:

HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO5.16

GREEN FAIR6.06

BIZ KIDZ DAY Learn more on page 20 7.18

NATIONAL FARMERS’ MARKET WEEK 8.08

SENIOR CITIZENS DAY Hosted by Fishers Freebirds 8.22