Good Wednesday Morning. If you haven’t made your weekend plans yet, don’t worry—we’ve rounded up some of the best things happening around Fishers, including Oktoberfest celebrations, TradeUp Fest, and more.

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This time of year Oktoberfest events are happening all over the Indy area. Here are some to check out for all things German beer, food, music, culture and more.

Guggman Haus Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
9/16 – 9/20, hours vary, full schedule
They will be celebrating all week with German beer releases, live music and more. This is a free, all-ages event. 

Oktoberfest Kick-off Event
9/18 Friday, from 7 – 8 p.m.
An Oktoberfest event to kick-off the many activations around Indianapolis happening at Upland Brewing Company this weekend.

Lagers in Lawrence
9/19 Saturday, from 2 – 6 p.m.
This popular event at Ft. Ben Campus will allow attendees UNLIMITED POURS of more than 150+ craft beverages. The event will feature all styles of beer in addition to the popular Lager styles.

Cornerstone Lutheran’s Oktoberfest
9/25 Friday, from 4 – 10 p.m.
Enjoy delicious smoked pork and sauerkraut, smoked brats, soft pretzels, frankfurters, pizza, and the famous beer garden. Sing and dance to authentic polka music, plus don’t miss the kids’ activities: bounce houses, face painting, toddler games, and the Root Bier Garden.

7th Annual Primeval Oktoberfest
9/26 Saturday, from noon – 10 p.m.
Primeval Oktoberfest will feature live music from Ghosts on Maple, food specials, stein holding, a picture booth, and special games.

Oktoberfest at the Liederkranz
9/26 September, from 5:30 – 10 p.m.
Bring your family and friends for an evening of music, good beer, and the kind of Gemütlichkeit the Liederkranz has been practicing since 1872.

The Noblesville Boom, the Pacers’ G League affiliate, just announced their 2026–27 schedule. They play their home games at the new Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville.

Their home opener will be on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. against the Iowa Wolves. Single-game tickets will go on sale Sept. 30.

I know a lot of Purdue fans are excited to see Braden Smith continue his professional career so close to home, as he has signed a two-way contract with the Pacers and the Boom.

Hamilton Southeastern girls soccer has climbed to become the #1 ranked team in the nation. The defending state champs are currently 10-0 and take on Westfield this Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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The newest Wingstop location in Fishers just opened at 116th Street and Brooks School Road.

📍11640 Brooks School Road, Fishers, IN 46037 

They’ll be open every day 10:30 a.m. to midnight.

Tickets are moving fast for TradeUp Fest, which is this Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile. It features a full day of free music on two outdoor stages, food trucks, an interactive Trades Village where attendees can "try-a-trade" and learn more about career opportunities in the Skilled Trades, plus a ticketed evening concert inside the Arena featuring Larry Fleet, The Wilder Blue, and Nora Reese.

Each September, Carmel turns people’s porches in the Arts & Design District neighborhood into stages and sidewalks into front-row seats. They have over 70 bands perform, local food and drinks, and the event is free to the community. Check out the band lineup here.

🧘‍♀️Free Yoga Wednesdays – Fishers – 9/16 Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. – Come enjoy a free yoga class with Roots & Wings Yoga Wellness outdoors on top of the hill. Details

🔨Household Heroes: Drywall Patch + Repair – Fishers – 9/16 Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. - Learn the basics of patching drywall, what and how to cut materials, plaster and drywall mud, and more. Details & Register

🎵Music at the 106 – Fishers – 9/17 Thursday from 6 – 9 p.m. - Listen to live music from Jake Towe while hanging out at The 106 Plaza after grabbing a beer from Mashcraft Brewing or a coffee from Niyyah Coffee. Details

🧘‍♂️Yoga on the Beach – Fishers – 9/17 Thursday at 7 p.m. – Only two more opportunities this year for this free yoga class held on the beach. Details

🧘‍♀️Pilates at the 106 – Fishers – 9/18 Friday from 12:15 – 1 p.m. – Only two more opportunities for this free outdoor mat class as well with Jetset Pilates. Details

👫Club Day at the Fishers Farmers Market – Fishers – 9/19 Saturday from 8 a.m. – noon - Club Day is designed to encourage residents to explore local clubs and build social connectedness within our community. This Fishers Farmers Market also ends for the season at the end of September. Details

🏃‍♀️Mental Health Matters 5K – Fishers – 9/19 Saturday at 8:30 a.m. – This is a community-wide race and wellness event designed to reduce stigma and raise awareness about mental health and is hosted at Conner Prairie. Details & Register

🏃‍♂️5K Fun Run x Four Day Ray Brewing – Fishers – 9/19 Saturday at 11 a.m. - Start and finish right at the taproom — run, walk, or jog your way through a scenic route that highlights the surrounding neighborhood. No pressure, no timing… just movement, community, and a refreshing craft beverage waiting for you at the finish line. Details & Register

🏳️‍🌈Fishers Pride Festival – Billericay Park in Fishers – 9/19 Saturday from noon – 5 p.m. - Admission is totally free and open to all families and allies. Features include live music, food trucks, local vendors, a silent auction, and the "Rainbow Road" family fun area. Details

🍻Way Out Fest – Lapel – 9/19 Saturday from 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. - Beam yourself into the most out-of-this-world beer fest Indiana has to offer. Tucked away in a small-town setting, Way Out Fest brings together an interstellar lineup of craft beer, spirits, ciders, and far-out eats — all set against a backdrop of alien abductions and other unexplained phenomena. Details & Tickets

🎤Pitbull with Lil Jon – Noblesville – 9/19 Saturday at 8 p.m. – Pitbull’s I’m Back Tour featuring guest Lil Jon is happening this Saturday at Ruoff. Tickets

💛Golden Hour Social Club – Fishers – 9/22 Tuesday from 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. - Golden Hour Social Club is a weekly gathering for older adults to connect, socialize, and enjoy time together in a relaxed setting. Details

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

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

Park Tudor grad hits a field goal on ESPN’s College Game Day to win $1.2 million, half of which he is donating to an Indianapolis nonprofit, Building Tomorrow. (Yahoo Sports)

The Fishers Health Department releases a Community Health Assessment Report that identifies mental health and aging population as key health priorities. (City of Fishers)

Alexander Wright and City of Fishers Aquatics Manager Paula Hardin receive American Red Cross Lifesaving Awards. (Current)

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