REGIONAL RECREATION

Films, Festivals, Waterparks

Opting to stay in Fishers this summer? The city has anyone covered that is looking for a fun time in Fishers this year. One event that is taking place this summer is The National Bank of Indianapolis Summer Nights Film Series located at Newfields in Indianapolis. Attendants can watch movies in the great outdoors over the course of fifteen different nights over the summer.

The Indy Shorts International Film Festival is also happening from July 21-28 in the same location. The week-long festival features some of the best short films from the year and has been named one of the best short film festivals in the world.

Another event that is taking place this summer is Spark!Fishers, a yearly event in the Nickel Plate District. From June 21-25, event-goers will experience concerts, fireworks, art shows, a 5K run, and a parade. Groups from Hamilton Southeastern High School will be featured in some of the activities, such as the Royal Command and Guard in the parade.

The Geist Waterfront Park is a new Fishers location opening this summer. The grand opening took place on April 22 and the beach opens on May 27. The park features a playground and water park, and the beach includes a cove and various water structures. There are so many fun ways to spend a staycation in Fishers this summer! There are even more amazing summer options that were not discussed that you can find at sparkfishers.com! Story by Charlotte Miksha and Katherine Sensema.

“I like going to the Fishers Freedom Festival with friends, and going to the concerts at Ruoff.”

Caroline

Cameron, Senior

“I am excited to go to the Spark!Fishers parade. Hopefully it won’t rain this year!”

Julia

Sundberg, Sophomore

May 26- Janet Jackson

June 17- Hank Williams Jr.

June 24- Hot Summer Nights w/ TLC, Shaggy, En Vogue and Sean Kingston

June 27- Dead & Company

June 29- Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds & Garbage

June 30- Dave Matthews Band

July 1- Dave Matthews Band

July 9- Dierks Bently

July 15- Shania Twain

July 16- Fall Out Boy

“I’m going on a couple small trips and going to see the Niagara Falls. At the end of June, I’m going to a family reunion.”

Reese Chandler, 9

“I’m going to Colorado to see my grandparents and then later I’m going to summer camp in Boston.”

Allyn Humbert,10

“This summer I’d like to take time to focus on myself. I will pursue my interests and organizing myself for the next school year.”

Katelynn Rose, 9