Good Wednesday Morning. Let’s make the best of summer with ice cream, a free tea, and other fun events before school starts in just three weeks.

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Cool off this Sunday, July 19 with an ice cream cone on National Ice Cream Day. If you want to grab a local scoop, here are some great spots to celebrate.

Eiffel Waffle
📍8594 E 116th St #40, Fishers, IN 46038
*free cone for kids 12 and under, with any purchase

Graeter’s
📍9367 Ambleside Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
📍8699 E 106th St Suite 120, Fishers, IN 46037 

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
📍8760 E 116th St, Fishers, IN 46038
*free Handel’s hats for the first 250 customers

Kilwins
📍11594 Whistle Drive #130, Fishers, IN 46037
*top off National Ice Cream Day with a free topping

No vacation plans? No problem. This summer, escape to 1933 Lounge and unwind on our patio with handcrafted cocktails, elevated bites, and a relaxed atmosphere that feels miles away from the everyday. Whether you're meeting friends after work or enjoying date night, the patio is the place to be all season long.

Happy Hour | Sunday–Thursday | 4–6 PM 

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I told you Hino Yaki was opening soon on Olio Road, and the time has come. To celebrate their grand opening they are giving away free entrees to their first customers each day.

Check out their menu here.

On Thursday, July 16, McAlister’s Deli is offering everyone a free tea.

📍8355 E 116^th Street, Suite 101, Fishers, IN 46038
📍14191 Town Center Blvd, Suite 150, Noblesville, IN 46060

This summer has flown by, and school starts three weeks from today. To help you start getting ready, HSE Schools just put out their Back-To-School Guide.

It includes everything you need for the upcoming school year, like schedules, bus information, supplies lists, and more.

Also, save the date for Before The Bell, on Thursday, July 30 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Nickel Plate AMP.

Speaking of school starting soon, on Thursday, July 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., all teachers are invited to IKEA Fishers for their Teacher Celebration Extravaganza event.

As part of the celebration, the first 100 eligible teachers in line who present a current teacher ID, proof of educator status, or a homeschool certification letter, can receive a free IKEA gift card. Gift cards will be valued at $5, $10, $20 or $500.

Teachers will also receive a free IKEA FRAKTA Bag, special coupon, be able to participate in a scavenger hunt that you can turn in for a sweet treat, explore a self-guided workshop, and take a selfie to celebrate the moment.

Did you know last month Rivian Service + Demo Center opened right here in Fishers?

📍9700 Masters Road, Fishers, IN 46038

The 41,000-square-foot facility offers maintenance, repairs, and demo drives, and serves as a vehicle delivery pick-up point.

If you are curious about electric vehicles, this is the perfect place to come and explore and have your questions answered. They also have a waiting room with free wifi and coffee if you already have a vehicle and need service. And if you need to pick up a gift, they have a wide selection of Rivian gear and goods.

This Saturday, July 18, Crew Carwash will hold their annual Crew for Kids fundraiser. Visit any Crew Carwash location, and they’ll donate 50% of all Ultimate 360° and Ultimate Wash purchases to Big Brothers Big Sisters. This event will take place from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Can’t make it July 18? Go online that day and purchase a wash to use whenever you would like, with 50% of proceeds from Ultimate 360° and Ultimate Washes purchased on July 18 also being donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Batool Abu Mayaleh is the founder and creator of Batool Desserts, a home-based dessert business right here in Fishers. Batool Desserts started in April of this year with one simple goal: to create homemade desserts that bring people together. 

Batool was born and raised in Amman, Jordan, where she discovered her love for baking at a young age and that passion for baking has grown into a business where she can share it with her community.

She makes every dessert with fresh, quality ingredients. Her menu includes dessert cups, cake pops, chocolate-covered pretzels, éclairs, and custom dessert tables for special events. You can find her famous pink cart at events around town, full of desserts. Just check her Instagram each week to see where she’ll be.

If you visit Al Manakeesh in Fishers, you’ll find her desserts in their dessert refrigerator. Or you can always shoot her a DM to order desserts.

Batool says that every order, every event, and every customer has played a part in her journey, and she’s incredibly grateful for the support she’s received from the Fishers community thus far. She hopes that she can be an example for others to follow your passions. 

If Batool had a free day in Fishers she would spend it visiting local coffee shops, supporting other small businesses, enjoying one of Fishers' beautiful parks, and spending time with family and friends.

The Hamilton County 4-H Fair is this week and all are welcome to enjoy contests, special events, public activities, animals, displays, and fabulous food. 

When: July 16 – 20, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Where: Silos@37 Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds and Event Center
Cost: Free, no parking or admission fees

You can check out the full schedule for each day here.

🧘‍♀️Free Yoga Wednesdays – Fishers – Wednesday, July 15 at 8:30 a.m. – This free drop-in yoga session for all levels is led by Roots & Wings Yoga Wellness. Just bring your own mat and water. Details

🔨Household Heroes: Cut + Install Molding – Fishers – Wednesday, July 15 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Household Heroes classes are designed to provide you with instruction and the skills to fix simple household projects on your own. Learn how to cut and install various types of molding including crown, casing, baseboard, and stop molding. Details & Register

🚽Household Heroes: Toilet Troubles – Fishers - Wednesday, July 15 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – In this session, learn how to fix a running or leaking toilet, install a fill valve, flush valve, and flapper, adjust the float screw, and recognize and fix common problems. Details & Register

🎮Back to School Vaccine Night – Fishers – Thursday, July 16 from 2 – 7 p.m. - Get your back-to-school vaccines, and hang around to play for free in the video gaming truck. Details & Schedule

🎵Music At The 106 – Fishers – Thursday, July 16 from 7 – 9 p.m. - Grab a beer or coffee from Mashcraft Brewing or Niyyah Coffee and enjoy live music while chillin’ on the lawn at this free concert. Details

🥃Christmas in July – Fishers – Saturday, July 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Join Naptown Bourbon Club for their biggest summer celebration of the year. They're bringing together bourbon lovers, families, distilleries, vendors, and their charity partners for an afternoon filled with great bourbon, great people, and a great cause. Details

💦Monsoon Madness – Fishers – Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. - 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, live entertainment, and more. Details & Register 

⚽️World Cup Watch Party – Fishers – Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m. - Watch the World Cup Final outside on the big screen. Bring your chairs and blankets and join the Fishers community at this free party. Gates open at 2 p.m. and the game starts at 3 p.m. Details

⚽️Women’s FIFA World Cup & Wellness Fair – Noblesville – Sunday, July 19 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. - Watch the match on the big screen while exploring a curated wellness market featuring local businesses and wellness brands. Details 

🚲All American Ice Cream Bike Ride – Fishers – Tuesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. - This casual, free and family-friendly ride begins at the Nickel Plate Amphitheater with bike decorating and other activities. Next, take a ride over to Holland Park and cool off with a scoop of Handel’s ice cream. Then, you’ll bike back to the NPD AMP to enjoy the free Tuesday Night Concert. Details

🎵Free Tuesday Concert: The Flying Toasters – Fishers – Tuesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. - Tonight The Flying Toasters play live. Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic and come enjoy the free live music. Details

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

Here is your weekly construction report for the week of July 13.

The Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration is going on now in downtown Indianapolis. You can get all the details here. 

Indy Ignite fans 12 years old and under can now join Pepper’s Fan Club before it fills up.

The Indy Fuel has released their schedule for the 2026–27 season. (Current)

The Greenwood Commission officially approves plans for Indiana’s first ever Buc-ee’s travel center. (WISH-TV 8)

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