Live Music and Local Trail Hangouts Lead Thursday Evening
Fishers, IN · August 20, 2026
Setting up a lawn chair along the trail crossroads sounds like the right move after work. Rain is in the forecast, but there is plenty to catch before the clouds roll through.
The Lead
Located at the crossroads of three major multi-use paths—the Nickel Plate, Cheeney Creek, and The 106 trails—The 106 Plaza is demonstrating how city planners can transform standard transit routes into lively neighborhood destinations. Situated at 8100 East 106th Street alongside the city's 15,000-square-foot Maker Playground, the plaza was constructed to give cyclists, runners, and nearby families an inviting spot to stop and gather. Tonight marks the monthly third-Thursday evening gathering on the lawn, featuring acoustic music, local coffee and craft brews, and hands-on craft kits provided by the adjacent makerspace. City engineers designed these pocket plazas as accessible gathering spaces that directly connect residential trail networks with local small businesses. As evening gatherings attract steady foot traffic, city staff view the plaza as a model for future trailside public spaces across the municipal network.
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Disaster Emergency Declaration Extension Remains Active City officials keep emergency supports active through Saturday as river levels drop and cleanup efforts proceed.
Today's Outlook
- High 80°F · Low 65°F — Rain (76% chance of precipitation)
- Keep an umbrella handy during your commute as steady rain stays in the forecast.
What's On Around Town
Together Today Fishers Community Center (11400 Johnson Way), 9:00 AM–1:30 PM Games, lunch, and social connection for adults fifty-five and older.
Westfield: LIV Golf Championship Practice The Club at Chatham Hills, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Short drive west to watch professional players prepare for tournament play.
Music at the 106 The 106 Plaza, 6:00–9:00 PM Free outdoor live acoustic tunes, craft beverages, and maker projects.
Yoga on the Beach Geist Waterfront Park, 7:00–8:00 PM Free all-levels session right along the sand — just bring a towel.
Spotlight & Story
- The Mudsock Trophy Rivalry
- Born when Fishers High School opened in 2006, this annual cross-town competition pits the Tigers against the Hamilton Southeastern Royals across 20 varsity sports. The Traveling Mudsock Trophy, carved from local hardwood, honors the area’s 19th-century railway town roots.
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