Good Wednesday Morning. If you or your kids are into squishies, fidgets, dumplings and everything in between, you are are going to want to know all about the new Sensory Shoppe.

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The Sensory Shoppe has been a community staple in Carmel, and they just opened their second location at Hamilton Town Center.

📍14165 Cabela Parkway Suite 119 Noblesville, IN

If you are looking for squishy toys, dumplings, sensory bins, fidgets and everything in between, they’ve got you covered! Plus they have toys out for kids to play with.

They also host birthday parties, in-store events, and classes.

And most importantly at The Sensory Shoppe, they are dedicated to creating a supportive, welcoming environment for individuals and families of all ages and abilities.

I went in last week to check it out, and wow! Here is a reel I made so you can see the store.

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Devour Indy is celebrating the Indianapolis restaurant community with Summerfest. The two-week event, running August 24^th – September 6^th, features over 200 restaurants that will be offering special menus and amazing deals. 

Below I have linked all the Fishers restaurants participating and their menu offerings. 

101 Craft Kitchen Fishers

1933 Lounge Fishers

Derailed at Hotel Nickel Plate

Jinya Ramen Bar

Peterson’s

Rize Fishers

Sahm’s Restaurant & Flying Horse PubSalt Geist

Sangiovese 

Slapfish Fishers

HC Tavern + Kitchen

The Original Pancake House Fishers

The Roost Fishers

VooDoo Brewing Co.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

Want to venture outside of Fishers to try new restaurants? Here are the menus of all the participating restaurants in the greater Indy area.

This year Indy Ignite is featuring 5 high school volleyball matches with it’s IU Health High School Match of the Week series.

Indy Ignite staff and their famous mascot, Pepper, will be in attendance to get the crowd fired up with giveaways, activations and more.

Here are the matches being featured this season:

The Fishers Freight announced Monday that they re-signed head coach and general manager, Dixie Wooten for the 2027 season.

With Wooten returning, the Freight will now turn its attention toward building its roster and coaching staff for the upcoming season.

Saltgrass Steakhouse in Hamilton Town Center is officially now open. I haven’t been to give a review, but is this a new restaurant you’ll try?

📍14065 Town Center Boulevard, Noblesville, IN 46060

You can check out the full menu here.

Join us for Polo at Sunset on August 29th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at Hickory Hall Polo Club for an unforgettable evening benefiting the Indianapolis Community Tennis Program. Enjoy an exciting polo match, great company, and a beautiful summer sunset while supporting youth tennis and education opportunities in our community.

Pack your favorite picnic foods and drinks, bring your chairs and tailgating gear, and settle in for an exciting match in a beautiful setting. Every contribution makes a lasting impact! 

Givebutter: Polo at Sunset 2026

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🧘‍♀️Free Yoga Wednesdays – Fishers – 8/26 Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. – Come enjoy a free yoga class with Roots & Wings Yoga Wellness outdoors on top of the hill. Details

👩‍⚕️Aging Well: Know Your Numbers & Free Wellness Screening – Fishers – 8/26 Wednesday from 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. - Learn more about measures of key risk factors for chronic conditions—including blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, and weight. Following this educational session, receive a FREE wellness-screening voucher that measures key biometric indicators like blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and body mass index. Details & Register

🎵Boy Band Night – Fishers – 8/28 Friday at 8 p.m. – This is the ultimate live tribute to the biggest boy bands of all time—delivering a high-energy, full-band show. From Backstreet Boys and NSYNC to One Direction and Jonas Brothers, every performance is all live, no tracks, and packed with fan-favorite hits. Details & Tickets

🛍Fishers Farmer’s Market: Day of Service – Fishers – 8/29 Saturday from 8 a.m. – noon – Booths at this farmer’s market are provided for free for local non-profits that serve our community so they can educate us on services they provide. Details

🧘‍♂️Summer Workout at The Yard – Fishers – 8/29 Saturday at 9 a.m. – Join JETSET Pilates for a 45 minute class followed by discounted shopping, snacks and drinks at Athletic Annex. Details & Register

🔩Power Tool Petting Zoo – Fishers – 8/29 Saturday from noon – 4 p.m. – This is a hands-on event that invites kids of all ages and their families to safely discover the world of tools through interactive demonstration benches and activity stations. Details

🎵22^nd Annual Kammy’s Kause – Fortville – 8/29 Saturday from noon – 10 p.m. - This FREE, all-ages benefit music festival offers something for everyone—vendors, community resources, kid-friendly activities, a silent auction, and the 17th Annual motorcycle ride. Details

🎵Front Porch Music Festival – Noblesville – 8/29 Saturday from 1 – 7 p.m. – The free music festival will feature 25 bands playing on 14 porches with music styles including bluegrass, rock and country, among others. This year will also feature more food and drink vendors, like Bier Brewery, Ash & Elm Cider Co., Bar Ellis, Kona Ice, The Nesst and Blue Smoke BBQ, and more. Details

🧘‍♂️JETSET Pilates + Pickleball – Fishers – 8/29 Saturday from 5 – 8 p.m. - Get a sneak peek of JETSET Pilates Fishers with a mat-based take on JETSET’s signature reformer Pilates workout, followed by pickleball, light bites, and a custom menu of dirty sodas. Details & Register

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

Here is your weekly construction report for the week of August 24.

Fishers Elementary completes a three-year, $45 million renovation. (Current)

Here is everything you need to know about the Geist Race Series, happening on September 12.

The Fishers Event Center just announced that Rock & Roll Machine is coming November 27 and tickets go on sale Thursday. (X)

Fishers High School basketball guard, Cooper Zachary commits to play at Florida Gulf Coast University. (Instagram)

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