Good Wednesday Morning. The countdown is on, 22 days until Christmas, and as if you aren’t busy enough, keep reading for more holiday activities to completely fill your schedule😬.

This issue is 1,592 words, a 6-minute read.

I’m sorry to break the hearts of local pickleball players, and really anyone in the area that likes to have a good time, but…

Chicken N Pickle officially announced on Dec. 1 that they would no longer be opening a location in Fishers. The complex was set to include a restaurant, sports bar, indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, and yard games and would have been located in Fishers District, east of Interstate 69 between 106th and 116th streets.

Here is more information on why the plans fell through and how the Fishers Redevelopment Commission approved a resolution to hold the property for future development.

What would you like to see go into that space?

We’re no longer going to have to ask on Facebook “how are the roads?” (But we probably still will anyways).

You can see for yourself on this website that has lots of cameras and live video feeds around Fishers, especially the I-69 corridor.

Whether you like having all these cameras on our roads or not is a separate issue.

It looks like nearly 40% of you have not been to the Fishers Event Center, according to last week’s poll.

If you want to check it out, I have the perfect, FREE opportunity for you to do so on Friday, Dec. 12, for Pepper’s Birthday Party! Come see the facility, meet Indy Ignite players, participate in volleyball drills, and support the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank food drive. Just claim your free tickets here.

Since 2011 Indy and Lucas Oil Stadium has played host to the Big Ten Football Championship, but this year more locals are invested, myself included, because for the first time ever the Indiana Hoosiers are playing for the title!

The undefeated Hoosiers will face the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes this Saturday at 8:17 p.m.

If you can’t make it to the game, but still want to be a part of the festivities, because lets be honest, those game ticket prices are selling way above face value, you can check out the Big Ten Fan Fest for less than $16 for adults, and $10 for kids.

The Fan Fest will be at the Indiana Convention Center with interactive football games, mascots, merchandise, entertainment, youth flag football clinics, and more. You can purchase tickets here.

Winter can be a long season for golfers in Indiana, but what if I told you a new “course” is opening where you can play 24/7 and be warm…

The Back Nine Golf in Fishers will celebrate their grand opening with an open house on Dec. 13, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and they are located at 11680 Commercial Drive (across from Target).

 Here’s what you can expect:

An advance apology for posting this goes out to all the wives who finally had their husbands home more on the weekends ⛳️.

Every Thursday – Sunday, until Dec. 21, you can visit the Winter Wonderland at Allisonville Garden & Home by Sullivan. Think twinkling lights, festive music, Instagramable photo ops, and sipping festive cocktails from the Winter Biergarten cozied up by a fire pit while your kids do free activities and play games.

And if you want something a little extra, and by extra I’m talking Santa and real reindeer, check out the calendar below with seriously something for everyone. You can get more details and tickets for these events here. Bonus: pick up your Christmas tree while you are there; one stop shop!

🎅He’s coming to Fishers this Friday night to officially kick off the holidays!

Night Lights: Holiday Kickoff Celebration + City of Fishers Tree Lighting

 The Deets:

Keep scrolling for more holiday events, because it’s that time of year, and I’ve got you covered.

As a parent, the Holiday Open House event, happening at The Yard at Fishers District, over the next three Thursdays is literally ideal, and let me tell you why. You can grab dinner at your favorite restaurant (so you don’t have to cook). The kids can visit Santa, go on a train ride, and make arts & crafts – for free. And you can have a drink and knock out some Christmas shopping. Everyone wins!

Where will you end up this week?

🎅Holiday Open House – The Yard at Fishers District - 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 Thursdays from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. - Photos with Santa, holiday sweets and treats, arts and crafts, train rides, entertainment and more. The craft activity will be held in Engel&Völkers, and the Winter Art Market will be held at Peace Water Winery. Details

🎨Winter Art Market – Peace Water Winery Fishers – 12/4 Thursday from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Fishers Art Council is hosting their “Winter Art Market” where you can meet local artists & artisans and shop for unique gifts, as mentioned above, as part of the Holiday Open House at The Yard. Details

🎤Jingle & Swing: Cool Yule Classics – Fishers – 12/4 Thursday from 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. – The Fishers Community Chorus is teaming up with Mudsock Jazz Combo to bring you your favorite holiday tunes with a jazzy twist. Details & FREE Tickets

🎄Winter Porch Pots – Wasson Fishers – 12/4 Thursday at 6 p.m. - Create a beautiful 12" porch pot with your choice of fresh cut evergreens, festive holiday picks, and seasonal accents. This would be such a fun girls night, and I’m actually going to this. Tickets

🎤Amy Grant, Cece Winans, & Michael W. Smith: Christmas Together – Fishers Event Center – 12/4 Thursday at 7 p.m. –Three of Christian music’s stars are joining forces to bring you a holiday concert to kick off the holiday season. Tickets

🏒Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Indy Fuel – Fishers Event Center – 12/5 Friday at 7 p.m. – The Wintertainment Series is back and for this game pull out your ugliest Christmas sweater and arrive early to meet Santa before the game! Tickets & Details 

🎄Holiday in Lights Parade – Noblesville – 12/6 Saturday at 6:30 p.m. - Enjoy a festive, illuminated parade through historic downtown complete with awards, a sensory-friendly zone, and Santa closing out the parade. Parade Route

🏒Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Indy Fuel – Fishers Event Center – 12/6 Saturday at 7 p.m. – It’s Peanuts Night! Come meet Snoopy and Santa will be there too with his friends. A special jersey auction will also take place at section 110 after the game. Tickets & Details

🏀Open Gym – Fishers Junior High – 12/7 Sunday from noon – 5 p.m. – This popular free gym time is back again this week. Bring the whole family to play basketball, pickleball and more. Details

🎅Cookies with Santa - My Gym + AlignLife Fishers – 12/9 Tuesday starting at 4 p.m. - Kids can come meet Santa, eat cookies, play at My Gym, make a craft, take photos and more. Details & RSVP

🎨DIY Wrapping Paper – Jingle Bell Junction, Fishers – 12/9 Tuesday from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Add a personal, artistic touch to your gift giving this year by creating your own wrapping paper with Fishers Parks at this free event. Details

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

The Fishers Community Center is now accepting “Silver Sneakers” and other insurance-based membership reimbursement for seniors, which has been the number one request since the center opened in November. (Current)

Christkindlmarkt in Carmel is open again this holiday season, celebrating German traditions. (Christkindlmarkt)

Happy Holidays from Walk-Ons. They are featuring BOGO free entrees Monday - Thursday. (More Info)

Jeff Bezos donates $1.25 million to a Indianapolis homeless shelter, The Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis. (WTHR)

The reconstruction of Lantern Road, spanning from 106th Street to just north of USA Drive, and the widening of USA Parkway, extending from USA Drive to IKEA Way, received approval at last week's public works meeting to improve the traffic flow from the event center. (Reddit)

Noblesville Boom Mascot, Bobby the Bobcat, was named the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Holiday in Lights Parade. (City of Noblesville)

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