Good Wednesday Morning. There’s just something about October in Fishers. The weather cools down, the calendar fills up, and spooky season begins.

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With Halloween just over three weeks away, we have to dive into these two places I found in Fishers with some spooky history behind them.

There’s a stretch of Allisonville Road near 126th Street with a nearly 200-year-old mystery behind it. Heady Hollow is tied to legends of a lost schoolhouse, children’s ghosts and even travelers whose cries were supposedly heard coming from the woods. The tricky part? Historical records don’t completely agree on what actually happened there. Read the full story here to try and decide what’s legend and what’s fact.

A cemetery tucked off Allisonville Road near 106th Street has a story that gets even stranger. Eller Cemetery is home to the grave of Civil War soldier James A. Payne, whose unusual tombstone placement became part of a local ghost story. The cemetery was even investigated by a paranormal TV show after a mysterious image was captured there. See what happened during the investigation, and why James Payne became the inspiration for a local ghost story here.

Kick off Colts Sunday with a pre-game stop at St. Elmo Steak House or Harry & Izzy’s. Both downtown favorites open early for Colts home games, serving special pre-game menus filled with game-day favorites, breakfast bites, signature sliders and more.

Colts Tailgate Menus | Regular Season Home Games

Enjoy:

Fuel up before kickoff and make your Colts Sunday a Huse Culinary tradition.

Reserve at St. Elmo →
Reserve at Harry & Izzy’s →

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Load the car with your bravest family and friends because the Prime Haunted Car Wash is so scary; it’s not for everyone.

📍13801 Oliva Way Fishers, IN 46037

It’s $25 per car and you’ll get an Elite Wash and a Halloween goodie bag. Check here for specific dates and hours that the haunted car wash will run, starting Oct. 15.

Just a heads up, if you have really young kids, I would not recommend this one for them. The staff does a good job of making this extra scary.

The City of Fishers is launching a new grant program designed to help neighbors connect, move and build healthier communities together. The new Neighborhood Walking Grant offers $200 to homeowners associations and neighborhood groups looking to begin or expand walking groups within their communities. Here are all the details and how to apply.

Fall Break is quickly approaching, here are some fun camps happening the week of Oct. 19 for your kids.

Fishers Fall Break Camp
Times: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Ages: 5–12
Location: Fishers AgriPark

Fishers Art Center Fall Break Camp
Times: 1:30–5 p.m.
Ages: 6 -12; 10–14
Location: Fishers Art Center

DeVeau’s Fall Break Camp
Times: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (before/after care available)
Ages: 3–12
Location: DeVeau’s School of Gymnastics

YMCA School’s Out Camp
Times: 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Ages: 5–12
Location: Riverside Intermediate School

Three moms started a new business, Collective On The Square, and it is now open in Noblesville.

📍894 Logan Street, Noblesville, IN

The new boutique carries clothing, accessories, home decor, gifts, and more. They also hope to host ladies’ nights and other events in the future.

Marissa Deckert has been with Fishers Parks since 2018 and became its director in 2023. Marissa oversees the day-to-day operations of 27 parks, six facilities, and a variety of high-profile community initiatives.

She spearheaded and managed the launches of major public spaces, including the Fishers AgriPark, the Geist Waterfront Park, the Maker Playground at Hub & Spoke, and the opening of the Nickel Plate Trail.

She also coordinates major community events like the Geist Half Marathon and Spark!Fishers, as well as bringing major concert acts to the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. 

Marissa also sits on the Fishers Arts & Culture Commission and was a Nickel Plate Arts Art Advocate of the Year nominee.

If you see her around Fishers, say hello, and know she is the reason we have some great parks, festivals and entertainment here in our community.

On Saturday, Oct. 10, over 55 bands and musicians will take over downtown Noblesville and businesses like Syd’s, Bar Ellis, Primeval Brewing and more for FEVERDREAM. Halloween 3.

But that’s not all. It’s musical artists, merchants, makers, unique themed cocktails from local bars, artists, live wrestling, ghost tours, vintage threads and engaging photo opportunities to make this event one of a kind.

This event is free and open to all ages.

🎵Fishers High School Fall Jazz Band Concert – Fishers – 10/7 Wednesday at 7 p.m. – The Jazz Band will present their Fall Concert at Fishers High School. Details & Tickets

🎵Koe Wetzel: The Night Champion World Tour – Fishers – 10/9 Friday at 6:45 p.m. – See Koe Wetzel with Corey Kent, Logan Jahnke and more at Fishers Event Center. Details & Tickets

💗Girl Code: Pumpkin Glow Up – Fishers – 10/9 Friday from 7–8:30 p.m. - Join us for a fun fall evening where you’ll get your own pumpkin to paint, decorate, and make totally your own. We’ll enjoy a snack and wrap up the night with time to play in the large indoor playground. Details & Register

🎃Pumpkin Splash Bash – Fishers – 10/10 Saturday from 3–6 p.m. - Families are invited to jump in the pool and pick their very own pumpkin from our floating pumpkin patch! After swimming, head over to the Action Zone to decorate your pumpkin and enjoy festive fall crafts and activities. Details & Register

🍻Oktoberfest – Broad Ripple – 10/10 Saturday from 4–10 p.m. - The back parking lot of the Vogue Theatre comes alive for a can’t-miss fall festival featuring local food, a biergarten, kids zone, and live music all night long with Clayton Anderson, Midnight RedEye, Dog Will Hunt, and Polka Cola. Tickets

🎥Movies In The Plaza – Fishers – 10/10 Saturday at 7 p.m. – Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for this free screening of Hocus Pocus. Come dressed up for the Halloween costume contest, fun kid’s activities, food, drinks and more. Details 

🍁Forest Bathing – Fishers – 10/11 Sunday from 3–5 p.m. - Forest Bathing is a practice of nature immersion, elevating sensory observations in the present moment. Participants “bathe” in the sights, sounds, textures, and scents they encounter while on an intentionally slow, guided outing. Details & Register

🎵One Voice Fall Show – Fishers – 10/11 Sunday from 3–5 p.m. - Join One Voice Indy a capella chorus for Pitch, Please! An afternoon of a capella filled with harmony, memorable performances, and a healthy respect for staying in tune. Details & Tickets

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

Here is your weekly construction report for the week of Oct. 5. 

New restaurant, Flower Child, at the Union at Fishers District, announced they will open on Oct. 27. (Flower Child) 

Congratulations to Royal Golfer, Sophie Roberts, on being named 2026 IHSGCA Miss Golf. (Facebook)

A $250 million mixed-use development is proposed at 161st and the Monon. (Facebook)

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