Fishers Holiday Tree Lighting & Winter Wonderland

About this adventure

The Nickel Plate District Amphitheater comes alive for the annual Fishers Holiday Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland, welcoming thousands of Hamilton County families to celebrate the holiday season. The event features live ice-carving demonstrations where master sculptors transform crystal blocks into shimmering reindeer and snowflakes before your eyes. Children can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus inside the heated Fishers City Hall pavilion, hand-deliver wish letters to the North Pole mailbox, and create festive seasonal crafts at interactive elf stations. The highlight of the evening occurs at dusk when the community gathers around the 35-foot holiday tree for the countdown, illuminating thousands of synchronized LED bulbs and illuminating the Nickel Plate Trail light tunnel. Food trucks serve hot cocoa, roasted churros, and seasonal treats throughout the amphitheater plaza. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved sidewalks and wide amphitheater lawn plazas are completely stroller and wagon friendly throughout the municipal complex. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Climate-controlled family restrooms and quiet nursing areas are open inside Fishers City Hall and the adjacent Nickel Plate Pavilion. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for infants, toddlers, young children, and neighborhood families. • Sensory Tips: Outdoor setting with festive music; the lawn provides ample open space away from the main stage for children sensitive to crowds.