Good Wednesday Morning. It’s Indy 500 race week, school is out, and Memorial Day weekend is here—which means summer in Indiana has officially begun. Oh, and a big congrats, because you live in the No. 2 best place to live in the nation!

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Did you know there is a place right here in Fishers where you can go and pick free produce? Today starts U-pick at the Fishers AgriPark. Here’s what you need to know before visiting.

🆓Anyone can participate in the U-pick program and it’s FREE.
🍅Produce is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
🖥Produce options/availability will be posted on the AgriPark Instagram daily.
1️⃣The picking limit is one produce box per family, per day.
🌶When you arrive just check in at the small red shed and staff will give you a produce-picking box and instructions.

This would be a fun activity for the whole family, and then you could use the produce in a recipe together for a true farm-to-table experience.

Hoosier parents, this is your early win for next summer. Jameson Camp just opened registration for Summer Camp 2026, and spots will fill fast. With 135 acres of woods, water, trails, and adventure on the west side of Indianapolis, this is the kind of camp kids talk about all year.

They back it up with financial aid, small groups, and onsite behavioral health specialists so every camper has the support they need.

Plus, nonprofits, churches, and youth groups can use their space all year long!

Grab your spot and get the details at jamesoncamp.org.

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U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, has named Fishers, Indiana one of the 2026-2027 Best Places to Live in the nation.

Fishers ranked No. 2 in the nation, out of 250 places that were ranked. See the full list here. (Another Indiana city ranked No. 1)

Check out Fishers’ profile on the Best Places to Live website here.

With school out and warmer temps here you might be looking for places to keep the kids entertained and cool. Starting this Saturday, May 23 there are more options around Fishers to play, and they are free.

This park will be open for swimming and water activities from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and lifeguards will be on duty. 

Another favorite way for kids to keep cool is running through splash pads. These three locations will open starting Saturday and be on from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Join the City of Fishers and the Fishers Armed Services Commission to honor the service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom at this special annual event on Monday, May 25 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater at 10 a.m.

Dr. Alex Kor is the son of two Holocaust survivors and will be the guest speaker at this year’s ceremony.

The event is free and open to the public. A livestream will also be available.

Back in 2024 the Educator Innovation Grant program was launched and since its inception, the City of Fishers has awarded 28 grants totaling $473,093 to support classroom innovation.

As this school year comes to an end, Mayor Scott Fadness has awarded four more educators grants totaling $88,500. Check out the new grant recipients and how they will spend their grant money here.

These grants are awarded by a selection committee comprised of former educators from HSE Schools, community entrepreneurs, and HSE alumni. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and there is no funding cap for project requests. The next round of grants will be awarded in fall 2026.

I was driving on 116th Street toward Brooks School Road and noticed a Wingstop sign had been put up at the old Ohanalulu location.

📍11640 Brooks School Rd Suite 100, Fishers, IN 46037

Wingstop is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in chicken wings, crispy tenders, and chicken sandwiches, all made-to-order and tossed in a wide variety of signature sauces and dry rubs. Check out their menu here and watch for this new location to open soon.

The Indy Alleycats season is heating up, and we've got one last giveaway up our sleeves. Get four (4) free tickets to the May 29 home game, where Get Indiana's own Nate Spangle will be throwing the first pull to kick things off. 

If you've never seen pro Ultimate Frisbee live - you won't believe how fast and fun it is. 

Enter the giveaway here before it's gone! 

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A Wendy’s in Fishers just celebrated its grand reopening.

📍13708 Olivia Way, Fishers, IN 46037

This location features a modernized design and holds the distinction of being the first of the chain's newly refreshed franchises in the area.

🧘‍♂️Free Yoga Wednesdays – Flat Fork Creek Park – 5/20 Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. – Yoga has moved outdoors for the season. Bring your mat and come flow with Roots & Wings Yoga Wellness at the top of the hill at Flat Fork Creek Park. Details

🌧City of Fishers Rain Barrel + Compost Tumbler Pledge Day + Giveaway – Fishers – 5/21 Thursday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. - City of Fishers residents are eligible for a free rain barrel and compost tumbler with the completion of a City of Fishers clean water pledge. Details

🎍Emotional Support Plant Bingo – Noblesville – 5/21 Thursday at 6:30 p.m. – Come join in on a wildly fun, slightly unhinged night of bingo, pottery, and leafy prizes all while you hang out, snack, sip, and paint something you love. Details & Tickets

🎵Music at the 106 – Fishers – 5/21 Thursday 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 event. Details

🚚Bubble Truck – Fishers – 5/22 Friday from 5 – 7 p.m. – The Bubble Truck is rolling through and there will also be hot dogs, games, and prizes. Details

👘Thrift-A-Thon – Fishers – 5/23 Saturday 8 a.m. – noon - The Fishers Farmers Market, in collaboration with students from HSE and Fishers high schools, will host Thrift-A-Thon. Explore interactive stations offering quick clothes mending, recycled jewelry making, and clothes dyeing to spark creativity and sustainable practices. Details

🏎500 Festival Parade – Indianapolis – 5/23 Saturday at noon - Over 200,000 spectators will line the streets of downtown Indianapolis to witness the extravagant floats, enormous helium balloons, renowned figures, esteemed guests, top-notch bands, and all 33 Indy 500 drivers in action. The pace will also be televised live locally on WTHR, channel 13. Details

🏁The Indy 500 – Speedway – 5/24 Sunday at 12:45 p.m. – It’s the 110^th Running of the Indy 500 and the grand stands have been sold out so the local blackout will be lifted if you aren’t attending and want to watch on TV. Details

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Honor and Move Family Workout – Fishers – 5/25 Monday from 10 – 10:45 a.m. - Kick off your Memorial Day at the Fishers Community Center with movement, laughter, and a whole lot of family fun. This all-ages workout is designed to bring everyone together in a high-energy, bodyweight-only sweat session that feels more like play than work. Details 

On the Get Fishers Instagram I get a lot of comments from people wanting “adult only” events. So below I’ve rounded some up for you happening this week/weekend.

🥃Blend Bar Cigar Indy 500 Party – Indianapolis – 5/21 Thursday from 5 – 10 p.m. - Get ready to rev up and enjoy Champagne, Davidoff Cigars, Special Bourbon and great food at the Annual 500 Party. Details & Tickets

👯‍♀️Ladies Night – Fishers – 5/21 Thursday - Attention ladies, this one is for you. Every Thursday in May, you eat FREE at The Lounge. So grab your girls and take a night off; you deserve it. Details

🎨Color Me Mine Date Night – Carmel – 5/22 Friday until 9 p.m. - Enjoy an evening getting creative with your Love.They have so many fun pieces to choose from at their design center. Details

🍻Indy 500 - Summer Kickoff TENT Party – Fishers – 5/23 Saturday from 2 – 11 p.m. – The beer garden opens at 2 p.m. and Jai Baker 3 takes the stage at 6 p.m. and there will be drink specials all day long to kick off summer and race weekend. Details & Tickets

🎵The Dirty Vandals – Fishers – 5/23 Saturday at 10 p.m. – FANdals, The Dirty Vandals are back this weekend at Britton Tavern, performing live. Details

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

Here is your weekly construction report for the week of May 17.

The Fishers City Council has approved updated regulations for e-bikes, scooters, e-motos, trails, sidewalks, bike lanes, and roadways throughout the city. Here is everything you need to know.

You can sign up here to take pickleball classes this summer through Fishers Parks.

IMS announces the Indy 500 sold out so the local TV blackout will be lifted and you can view the race on Fox59. (Fox59)

Were you one of the 3,000 residents that took the City of Fishers’ 2026 Community Survey this past winter? Well the results are in and show strong resident confidence in the city’s direction and quality of life.

Niko Moon returns to Fishers this September and tickets are on sale now. (The Hamilton County Reporter)

Hamilton County’s reconstruction of the historic Bell Ford Bridge has been awarded the 2026 Grand Project Award, earning a top distinction among 40 projects recognized statewide. (Current)

The Noblesville city government has approved the construction of a new $50 million police station. (WISHTV)

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