Hello Hamilton County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Spark!Fishers fireworks, a revolutionary lantern visit, and kitten shower + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Festival fun for all ages: Spark!Fishers will return to Nickel Plate District Amphitheater Friday through Sunday with free concerts, street fair, drone show, and fireworks, plus an expanded kid zone celebrating America’s 250th -- read the full festival details.
A historic celebration arrives: Revolutionary Lantern will visit Hamilton County June 26 to 28, echoing Old North Church’s 1775 signal. Part of America 250 with Indiana DAR and the Indiana America 250 Commission -- explore the lantern visit.
A festive holiday tradition: Noblesville will celebrate July 4 with a parade at 4 p.m., the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville as grand marshal, then a 6 to 10 p.m. Fireworks Festival -- see the parade lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Rainy-day sanity saver: If the kids are ping-ponging off the walls, point them at Adrenaline Family Adventure Park in Fishers for trampolines, a warped wall, ropes course, the Spin Zone, and a dedicated PowerUp Tots Zone. Consider it your weekly energy dump, with smiles as the receipt.
Bring home happier plants: Ginger Root Plant Co grows native, herb and veggie starts from heirloom seeds using organic, sustainable practices, sources houseplants from family-owned Central Indiana greenhouses, and even does houseplant coaching plus planterior design and maintenance. Friendly vibe, workshops and pop-ups included, so your monstera stops sulking and your balcony basil finally lives its best life.
Upgrade your park day: With a futuristic, sprawling playscape, inclusive ramps up to the good stuff, and a nature-themed splash pad with cattails, flowers, and critters, Westermeier Commons Playground keeps kids zooming while you catch your breath by the picnic shelters. Pack snacks, let them explore, call it a summer win.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⚾ Wiffle Ball in the Plaza @ Grand Junction Plaza (Westfield) | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Wiffle ball is taking over Grand Junction Plaza with free, all-ages pick-up fun, no cleats required. Stretches, basics, and a quick rules refresher, then a breezy game on the lawn. Relive your sandlot prime, save the slide, and call it quality cardio.
🐝 Beee-Doo, Beee-Doo Clay Camp @ UPaint Pottery Studio (Westfield) | Wednesday (6/24) at 1:00 PM – Craving a little peace before the new Minions frenzy? Drop the kids, ages 5+, at uPaint for a clay camp where they pinch, roll, slip, score, and paint Kevin, Stuart, and Bob, snack included. You get quiet, they get masterpieces, everyone wins.
🔥 Cool Creek Campfires @ Cool Creek Park (Carmel) | Wednesday (6/24) at 7:00 PM – Campfire season calls for smoky hair, simple songs, and marshmallows you pretend are for the kids. Gather at the Cool Creek campfire ring as a Moriah Music educator warms things up with tunes, then speakers share stories that go down easier than a second s'more.
🇺 Americana on Main @ Carmel Arts & Design District | Thursday (6/25) at 4:00 PM – Thursday evenings are for strolling the Carmel Arts and Design District, where Americana on Main runs four Thursdays, serving up themes, music, and diversions with local flavor along the Monon. Expect popcorn, shenanigans, ice cream, and a final farmers market, because nostalgia ages well.
🐟 Midwest Young Koi Show @ Rosie's Gardens (Carmel) | Friday (6/26) at 12:00 PM – Koi are taking over Rosie's Gardens in Carmel for a fast, two-day show built for hobbyists at every level. Think dog show energy, only wetter, with friendly competition, vendors like Tristar Koi and Beni Hanna Nishikigoi, and plenty of pond envy.
🎆 Spark!Fishers Fireworks @ Nickel Plate District Amphitheater | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 PM – Spark!Fishers is going out with a sky show on the NPD AMP lawn, the grand finale to the weeklong festival. Think lawn chairs, glow sticks, and professional pyrotechnics that make your neighbor’s stash look quaint, plus a grown-up crowd savoring summer.
🐱 Kitten Shower @ Smitten Kitten Cat Café (Fishers) | Sunday (6/28) at 3:00 PM – This kitten shower at Smitten Kitten Cat Café is your cuteness intervention. Meet tiny heart thieves who are not adoptable yet, learn how fostering and donations actually help, and hang with fellow cat people. You will leave happier, slightly furrier, and plotting a future adoption.
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07 — The Hamilton County report Weather forecastToday — High: 79°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 0 to 6 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers between 8pm and 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 81°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 57%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. This house is wildBrand-new Wedgewood construction in Chatham Village brings custom-level style to an elevated ranch with serene pond views and resort-style Chatham Hills perks. Main-floor living shines with an open kitchen, dining area, and great room, plus three bedrooms and a spa-like primary suite. A covered patio with fireplace and finished basement with wet bar, theater, and rec space seal the deal.
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