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Friday is the 25^th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11 and there are many places right here in Indiana where you can pay your respects. This article by Jarred Porter of Get Indiana breaks down where all the memorials and ceremonies are taking place around the state, but here are some highlights closest to home.

Ceremonies

The City of Noblesville and Hamilton County hold a joint ceremony at 11 a.m. at The Silos at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds.

📍2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville, IN

Memorials

The Indiana 9/11 Memorial on the canal downtown has two 11,000-pound beams from the Twin Towers, a granite military monument for the nine Hoosiers killed that day and more.

📍421 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN

At Oaklawn Memorial Gardens an indoor atrium memorial carries 2,977 medallions, one name each, with a blue Indiana-shaped medallion added for the nine Hoosiers. 

📍9700 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis

The Hamilton County Fallen Firefighters Memorial along the White River just west of the county judicial center has a World Trade Center girder that sits beside a bronze statue of a grieving firefighter.

📍1 Hamilton County Square, Noblesville, IN

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.

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For two years it was put on hold, but now the plans are back on track as the Fishers Planned Unit Development Committee approved the site plans for an Atwell Suites.

The new 124-room hotel will be right in the Saxony area at the northwest corner of E. 134th Street and Olio Road. The hotel will also offer co-working and lounge spaces, a small patio and limited food and drink options.  

Atwell Suites properties are known for their complimentary hot breakfasts and their spacious and stylish suites. They are a part of the InterContinental Hotel Group.

The third Hamilton East Public Library branch is expected to break ground in 2027 off of Olio Road, between 146th & 156th streets and you have an opportunity to share your ideas for this new location.

Stop by the Fishers location on Sept. 22 or the Noblesville location on Sept. 23 from 5 – 7 p.m. and share your thoughts on design, atmosphere, spaces, services and amenities and more.

A new wing spot called Wing Snob just opened in Noblesville.

📍11150 E. 146th Street, Noblesville

The fast-casual restaurant is known for their fresh, never frozen, hormone-free chicken and their large variety of signature sauces and dry rubs. You can check out their menu here.

🧘‍♀️Free Yoga Wednesdays – Fishers – 9/9 Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. – Come enjoy a free yoga class with Roots & Wings Yoga Wellness outdoors on top of the hill. Details

🐶Doggie Dip – Fishers – 9/9 Wednesday, 9/10 Thursday, and 9/12 Saturday, hours vary – Bring your pup to celebrate the end of pool season and splash around at in pool and splash pad. Details & Register

📗The Commons Grand Opening: Free Leadership Event with Clay Scroggins – Fishers – 9/11 Friday at 9 a.m. - Join bestselling author Clay Scroggins for a FREE Leadership Event as part of the Grand Opening of The Commons at Crosspoint. Clay’s keynote, How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge, is based on his bestselling book and will offer practical ideas for growing your influence and leading well, regardless of your title. Details

🎨Second Friday: Juried Exhibit of Hamilton County Artists – Fishers – 9/11 Friday from 6 – 8 p.m. - Come early and vote for your favorite artwork to win the Noblesville Creates People's Choice award. Meet the artists, enjoy their works, and partake of light refreshments and a cash wine bar. Details & RSVP

🏈Mudsock Football Game – Fishers – 9/11 Friday at 7 p.m. – It’s the biggest rivalry in Fishers, the Mudsock Game, with Fishers vs. Hamilton Southeastern. Details & Tickets

💜Girl Code – Fishers – 9/11 Friday from 7 – 8:30 p.m. - Join Girl Code for a fun-filled Slime & Sparkles night! Create your own colorful slime, experiment with fun textures, add glitter and mix-ins, and enjoy games and creative activities with friends. Details & Register

🏃‍♂️Geist Race Series – Fishers – 9/12 Saturday at 7:30 a.m. – It’s your last chance to sign up for the half marathon, 10k, 5k, or 1-mile race happening this Saturday. Use code: CLUB10 for 10% off your registration. Race Details

🍅Fishers Farmers Market – Fishers – 9/12 Saturday from 8 a.m. – noon – If you have been wanting to check out the farmers market, let this be your sign, because after this weekend, there are only two more this year. Details

🎵Bruce Barker Live – Fishers – 9/12 Saturday at 5 p.m. – Come party with Bruce Barker at this 21 + show, which is outdoors. Don't forget your camp chairs. Details & Tickets

🎥Movies In The Plaza – Fishers – 9/12 Saturday at 6 p.m. – The first free movie night is this Saturday with gates opening at 6 p.m. and Back To The Future starting at 7 p.m. Details 

🎵Niko Moon – Fishers – 9/12 Saturday at 8 p.m. – Niko Moon is coming to Fishers and there are still tickets available. This show is for all ages and former NFL player turned musician, Blake Proehl, will be opening for him. Details & Tickets

🖼Harvest Fest – Fishers – 9/13 Sunday from noon – 5 p.m. - Browse and shop the creations of regional artists and artisans, groove to live music, dig into local food, and support your favorite Fishers-serving non-profit all while enjoying a comfortable stroll along the Nickel Plate Trail in downtown Fishers. Details

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

Here is your weekly construction report for the week of Sept. 6.

Staying in town for Fall Break and need plans for the kids? Fishers Fall Break Camp registration is open now and you can find out more and register here.

Citizens State Bank has withdrawn a rezone request for a proposed new standalone building on 116th Street near Olio Road in Fishers. (Current)

Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School are once again among the top high schools in Indiana and the nation, according to the newly released 2026–27 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Rankings. (HSE Schools) 

The City of Noblesville just broke ground on a $64 million mixed-use development that will bring new housing, commercial space, public parking and trail connectivity to their downtown. (Current)

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