The annual Fishers Lū’au brings a free evening of Polynesian music, dance and food to Geist Waterfront Park on Saturday, June 13. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. along the Geist Reservoir shoreline, and admission is free, which earns it a spot on our roundup of free things to do in Indianapolis.
The night recreates a traditional Polynesian luau with live entertainment from Lanakila’s, a performance company based in Orlando, Fla. The main-stage show runs from 8 to 9 p.m. with island dances, costume changes, a fire performance and audience participation, and pre-show entertainment and beach activities lead up to it.
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Activities
- A lei greeting on arrival
- A 360 photo booth and themed photo backdrops
- DJ music and guided beach games
- Craft stations and demonstrations
- Free temporary tattoos
- Swimming, with lifeguards on duty
- Food, beverage and treat vendors
Schedule
- 5:30 p.m.: Shuttle service begins
- 6 p.m.: Event begins
- 7 p.m.: Pre-show entertainment
- 8 p.m.: Lanakila’s main-stage performance, with island dances, costume changes, a fire performance and audience participation
- 9 p.m.: Event ends
- 10 p.m.: Shuttle service ends
Parking and getting there
- Free parking and shuttle: Park free at Grace Church, 12450 Olio Road, Fishers, and ride the free shuttle to the park. Shuttles run from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Car seats aren’t allowed on the shuttle, and strollers have to be folded for the ride.
- VIP parking: $25 per vehicle, purchased online in advance. Passes are picked up at Fishers Parks HQ, 8100 E. 106th St., Fishers, ahead of the event and aren’t sold on site.
- Accessible parking: On site at Geist Waterfront Park for vehicles with a valid ADA placard or plate.
If the kids want to swim, pack towels and a change of clothes. The free shuttle from Grace Church is the easy way to skip the parking hunt, and it starts running at 5:30 p.m., a half hour before the event opens. For more no-cost outings this season, see our guide to free things to do in Indianapolis this month.
