Good Wednesday Morning. Father's Day is this weekend, so legally we're required to include at least one dad joke: Why did Dad bring a ladder to Father's Day brunch? Because he heard the drinks were on the house.

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The City of Fishers announced it will be making $12.4 million in new local roadway and infrastructure improvements in 2026. These improvements are designed to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and support continued growth.  

Some of the upcoming construction projects include:

Southeastern Parkway & Olio Road Roundabout 
Begin: On or after June 15, 2026 | Completion: November 2026 
Details

Allisonville Road Corridor & 116th Street Improvements 
In progress | Completion: October 2026 
Details

96th Street & Cyntheanne Road 
In progress | Completion: August 2026

Olio Road Resurfacing 
Begin: Summer 2026 | Completion: November 2026 

USA Parkway Expansion 
Begin: Summer 2026 | Completion: Fall 2026

136th Street from Prairie Baptist to Cyntheanne Road  
In progress | Completion: Fall 2026

To stay up to date on the latest construction news, residents can follow @DriveFishers on X and the City on Nextdoor, subscribe to the weekly Drive Fishers newsletter and view the Capital Project Dashboard at FishersIN.gov/DriveFishers for timelines, maps, and project updates. 

One of the internet’s favorite golf course cocktails, the Water Hazard, mixes Barkeep Vodka with blue Gatorade, a splash of lemonade, and Sprite for an ultra refreshing drink perfect for the course, the pool, or any warm weather hangout.

It’s light, smooth, and easy to make for a crowd. One sip and you might start wondering… is it too smooth? 🍸

Explore more cocktail ideas and recipes on the Barkeep Vodka Website, and find a bottle at your local grocery or liquor store.

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Father’s Day is this Sunday and I’ve come up with some ideas to help you plan the perfect weekend right here in Fishers.

Events/Activities
⛳️Book a bay at Top Golf for some friendly competition and beers.
🏈The Fishers Freight play at home Saturday night, perfect if dad is a football fan.
🏁Take him go-kart racing at K1 Speed.

Beer & Live Music
🎤Live music Saturday & Sunday evening, outside at Voodoo Brewing.
🥃King Jugg has great food, drinks, music and kids can play outside while you relax.
🍻Sun King is another good one to sit outside, and try new pizza at Clutch Kitchen.

Kid’s Night Out (maybe a date night is in the plans, here is where to take the kids)
👋Drop the kids off for a fun night at the Fishers Community Center, from 4 – 8 p.m.
🌟Or a “Glow Party” at DeVeau’s, from 5 – 9 p.m.

Date Night
🍣Salt Geist is a favorite, especially for seafood/steak lovers.
🥩Take him for a drink at Sun King and then dinner at 1933 Lounge.
🥃Check out the new Lounge (21+) at Parks Place Pub.

Brunch
🍳Café Patachou is always good and then you could take a family walk on the NPT.
☕️Rize never disappoints.
🥞I think my No. 1 overall pick for the dads is Vicious Biscuit.

As a part of the $169 million expansion at Fishers District, JD North America announced they will be moving their headquarters to Fishers, bringing nearly 400 employees and adding over 200 jobs in the next few years. They will establish its new corporate headquarters at the 350,000-square-foot Link building, located at 11100 USA Parkway.

Join us for Polo at Sunset on Friday, June 26, at Hickory Hall Polo Club for an unforgettable evening benefiting the Indianapolis Community Tennis Program. Enjoy an exciting polo match, great company, and a beautiful summer sunset while supporting youth tennis and education opportunities in our community.

Pack your favorite picnic foods and drinks, bring your chairs and tailgating gear, and settle in for an exciting match in a beautiful setting. Every contribution makes a lasting impact!

Get your tickets here: Polo at Sunset 2026

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The city of Fishers also revealed plans for a $65 million, 180,000-square-foot Fishers Fieldhouse to serve both the growing need for youth sports facilities and it will also become the official training and headquarters home for Major League Volleyball’s Indy Ignite.

The Fishers Fieldhouse will have 10 basketball courts or 20 volleyball courts which will allow it to host large-scale youth tournaments.

Buckingham Companies is building a high-end community with over 300 new class A residential rental apartments and townhomes on a 50-acre mixed-use development site adjacent to the Fishers Event Center. The new addition will create a walkable, entertainment‑driven district that brings together sports, food, retail, and residential living.

🔨Household Heroes – Fishers – 6/17 Wednesday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – This week learn how to install doorknobs and locksets using the following tools: drills, chisels and hammers, screwdrivers, levels, and a tape measure and pencil. Details & Register

🎵Music at the 106 – Fishers – 6/18 Thursday from 7 – 9 p.m. – Grab a beer or coffee and come hang out and enjoy live music by Brittany Brumfield. Details

⚽️World Cup Watch Party – Fishers – 6/19 Friday at 2 p.m. – The ultimate watch party is happening out on the big screen. Gates open at 2 p.m. and the USA vs. Australia game starts at 3 p.m. Bring your chairs, blankets, and red, white, & blue to this free event. Details

🖤Juneteenth Jubilee – Fishers 6/19 Friday from 5 – 8 p.m. - In collaboration with Fishers High School's Future Black Leaders and Fishers Arts Council, Conner Prairie invites you to celebrate the 2026 Juneteenth Jubilee. There will be food trucks, black-owned vendors, live music, an exclusive Conner Prairie live-podcast recording, and more. Details

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Game Night – Fishers – 6/19 Friday at 6 p.m. - Bring your family down for an evening of games. The event will feature a hula-hoop showdown, jump rope competition and Name that Tune trivia. Dress to impress in your best throwback field day outfit to win a prize. Details 

🎵Dumpstaphunk – Fishers – 6/19 Friday at 8 p.m. – Dumpstaphunk will be performing the music of the legendary Sly & The Family Stone at this outdoor concert. Details & Tickets

🛍Biz Kidz Festival – Fishers - 6/20 Saturday from 8 a.m. – noon – Come support young entrepreneurs as they showcase their entrepreneurial skills at the farmer’s market with their own businesses. Details

🐝Free Kids Pollinator Educational Workshop & Craft – Fishers – 6/20 Saturday at 10 a.m. – Learn all about pollinators and the plants they love. You’ll make a butterfly craft, learn how bees pollinate flowers, and talk about what to plant in your yard to keep pollinators happy. Details

🎵Late Night on Main with Jai Baker – Carmel – 6/20 Saturday from 6 – 11 p.m. - Bring your chairs and enjoy a beautiful night of music, community, and fun on Main Street with crowd favorite, Jai Baker 3. Details

🏈Iowa Barnstormers vs. Fishers Freight – Fishers – 6/20 Saturday at 7 p.m. – There are only two more home games left to catch the Freight, and you can’t miss Medieval Night. Details & Tickets

🎵Free Concert Tuesday – Fishers – 6/23 Tuesday at 7 p.m. – Come see Toy Factory perform live. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and coolers. Details

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

Here is your weekly construction report for the week of June 15. 

Check out this week’s episode of The Scuttlebutt Club podcast with Nate Spangle, founder of Get Indiana.

The 2nd Annual Indy Cigar Festival will return to support mental health initiatives.  (WISH-TV) 

Ascension St. Vincent Fishers recently marked a new development in the world of breast surgery, adding new technology to the operating room. (Current)

The Indianapolis Children’s Museum has decorated its iconic dinosaur for the World Cup. (WTHR)

Popular Ben’s BBQ Shack in Westfield opened its new brick-and-mortar restaurant June 11 at 1000 E. 181st St. near Grand Park Sports Campus. (Current)

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