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October 2026

Downtown, Midtown Plaza, East & West Carmel

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CHRISTKINDLMARKT OPENING CEREMONY • SAT NOV 21, 2026 • 11:30 AM–NOONWINTER FARMERS MARKET • SATURDAYS • 9 AM–NOON
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High School Football

TEAMS
LAST GAME
NEXT GAME
Carmel / Westfield
Carmel 38–35vs. Lawrence Central • Oct. 16
Westfield 42–14vs. Franklin Central • Oct. 16
NEXT GAMECarmel @ WestfieldFriday, October 30, 2026Westfield High SchoolKickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Zionsville
Zionsville 45–7vs. Fishers • Oct. 16
NEXT GAMEBrownsburg @ ZionsvilleFriday, October 30, 2026Zionsville Community High SchoolKickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Sheridan
Sheridan 40–21vs. North Miami • Oct. 23
NEXT GAMEPioneer @ SheridanFriday, October 30, 2026Bud Wright Stadium, SheridanKickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Guerin / Chatard
Guerin 12–21vs. Bishop Chatard • Oct. 23
Chatard 21–12vs. Guerin Catholic • Oct. 23
NEXT GAMENorthview @ Bishop ChatardFriday, October 30, 2026Bishop Chatard High SchoolKickoff: 7:30 PM ETGuerin: Season complete

Updated October 26, 2026 · All times Eastern
Carmel, Westfield & Zionsville: Oct. 23 byes.
Sheridan schedule · Chatard schedule

Carmel Winter Market — Oct. 17–Mar. 27, Saturdays 9 AM–Noon at The Six Eleven, 611 3rd Avenue SW, Carmel. Carrots, apple pie and a roasted turkey decorate the bottom.
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Carmel Christkindlmarkt opening day special event. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 11:30 AM–Noon. Winter Pavilion at Carter Green. Click for the event schedule below.
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Upcoming Events

Carmel, Indiana events for October & November 2026.

Carmel, Indiana Veterans Day 2026: Honoring those who served. Free Veterans Day Ceremony at Tarkington Theater, 3 Carter Green. Date and time pending. Also this season: Christkindlmarkt, Holiday Tree Lighting, and The Ice at Carter Green.
Friday, November 6, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
2026 trick-or-treat hours, Saturday, October 31: Carmel 5:00–8:00 PM; Westfield 5:00–8:00 PM; Fishers 5:30–8:00 PM; Zionsville 5:30–8:30 PM; Noblesville 5:30–8:00 PM. Join www.carmel360.com, Carmel Social Media and Carmel Chatter.

OCTOBER 2026 EVENTS

Hunter’s Moon — Evening Skywatch

Monday, October 26, 2026 • Evening viewing
Full moon peak: 12:12 AM Eastern, October 26
The Hunter’s Moon reached peak illumination early Monday morning and will still look nearly full Monday evening. Look for it after dark from an open location in Carmel, weather permitting. Viewing details →

City of Carmel Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours

Saturday, October 31, 2026 • 5:00–8:00 PM
Carmel neighborhoods
Celebrate Halloween during the City of Carmel’s official trick-or-treat hours.

Arts in Autumn

Oct. 17 • 2–5 PM
Midtown Plaza
An afternoon of free fall crafts, face painting, balloon artists and an outdoor movie.

Boo ’n Brew

Oct. 17 • 2–6 PM
Clay Terrace
Bring the kids—and the dog—for trick-or-treating, live music, hayrides and a pet costume contest.

Carmel Small Business Network

Oct. 20 • 11:30 AM–1 PM
Carmel Clay Community Building
Connect with other local business owners during this lunchtime networking gathering.

Ghosts & Goblins Walk/Run

Oct. 24 • 9 AM / 9:15 AM
Carmel High School
Costumes encouraged! The 1-mile starts at 9 AM; the 5K at 9:15 AM. Proceeds support Carmel Clay Schools.

NOVEMBER 2026 EVENTS

Carmel Veterans Day Ceremony — 2026

Friday, November 6, 2026 • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Tarkington Theater, 3 Carter Green, Carmel, Indiana
FREE — Open to the public.

Mavis Staples

Nov. 12 • 7:30 PM
Palladium
Spend an evening with the celebrated soul and gospel singer. Ticketed concert.

Christkindlmarkt Opening Ceremony

Nov. 21 • 11:30 AM–Noon
Winter Pavilion at Carter Green
Alphorn music and opening remarks welcome another season of Carmel’s German holiday market.

The Ice Opening Day

Nov. 21 • 11:30 AM–9 PM
Carter Green
Lace up for outdoor skating beside the holiday market. Admission and skate rentals require tickets.

Holiday Trolley

Nov. 21 • 2–9 PM
Carmel shopping districts
Hop aboard for free rides connecting local boutiques, galleries and holiday shopping stops.

Christkindlmarkt Tree Lighting

Nov. 21 • 6:30–6:45 PM
Carter Green
Join the countdown as the market’s Christmas tree lights up for the season.

Santa Tours

Nov. 22 • 5–8 PM
Carmel neighborhoods
Watch for Santa riding through town with Carmel’s Fire, Police and Street departments.

Santa Tours

Nov. 25 • 5–8 PM
Carmel neighborhoods
Santa returns for another neighborhood route—check the city’s tracker to follow his visit.

Santa Tours

Nov. 27 • 5–8 PM
Carmel neighborhoods
An evening opportunity to wave to Santa as he makes his rounds through Carmel.

Holiday Trolley

Nov. 27 • 5–9 PM
Carmel shopping districts
Keep the holiday shopping going with a free trolley ride between local businesses.

Shop Small, Shop Carmel

Nov. 28 • 9 AM–7 PM
Central Carmel and Village of West Clay
Celebrate Small Business Saturday by browsing neighborhood shops and finding locally purchased gifts.

Holiday Trolley

Nov. 28 • 2–9 PM
Carmel shopping districts
Make a day of shopping and gallery browsing with free rides between Carmel’s retail districts.

CARMEL360 REAL ESTATE

Carmel Real Estate Spotlight

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Carmel Real Estate Market Update

Carmel, Indiana Updated October 19, 2026

Single-Family Listings³
321
Condo Listings³
78
Combined Listings Shown³
399
Average Days on Market¹
68 days
Lowest Listing Price¹
$169,900
Highest Listing Price¹
$10,995,000
Median Listing Price
$539,000
Sale-to-List Price Ratio
99.3%
Homes With Price Drops
38.5%
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³ Listings shown include pending and coming-soon homes; these are not active-only counts. Realtor.com houses + condos, retrieved October 19: 321 + 78 = 399; standalone townhome and land categories excluded. Counts reflect the source’s Carmel search coverage.

Median listing price, sale-to-list ratio and price-drop percentage supplied October 19. ¹ Previously sourced Carmel BLC listing statistics: October 19 residential listings, not a confirmed houses-and-condos-only subset. Sources and reporting periods differ; figures may lag or change. Informational only.

November 2026 Happy Holidays

Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Alphorn musicians performing at Carmel Christkindlmarkt
OPENING DAY • SPECIAL EVENT

Christkindlmarkt Opening Ceremony

Saturday, November 21, 2026 • 11:30 AM–Noon

Winter Pavilion at Carter Green

Celebrate the start of the 2026 market season with live alphorn music, opening remarks and holiday cheer.

OFFICIAL EVENT SCHEDULE →
CARMEL CHRISTKINDLMARKT 2026

Market Dates, Hours & Special Events

10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN 46032 • Market admission & parking: FREE • Skating: ticketed • No pets.

Wundernacht — Thu., Nov. 19: 21+ preview night.
Opening Ceremony — Sat., Nov. 21: 11:30 AM–Noon • Winter Pavilion at Carter Green.

OFFICIAL MARKET FAQ →

SEASON

Sat., Nov. 21 – Thu., Dec. 24, 2026

Closed Thanksgiving. Closed most Mondays & Tuesdays except Dec. 21–22.

REGULAR HOURS

Wed.–Thu. 4–9 PM
Fri.–Sat. Noon–9 PM
Sunday Noon–8 PM

SPECIAL HOURS

Nov. 25: Noon–9 PM
Dec. 21–23: Noon–9 PM
Dec. 24: Noon–4 PM

NOVEMBER 2026

  • Thu., Nov. 19 — Wundernacht preview • 21+ • ticketed
  • Sat., Nov. 21 — Opening Ceremony 11:30 AM–Noon • Winter Pavilion at Carter Green • Market hours Noon–9 PM
  • Sun., Nov. 22 — Noon–8 PM
  • Mon., Nov. 23 & Tue., Nov. 24 — CLOSED
  • Wed., Nov. 25 — Noon–9 PM
  • Thu., Nov. 26 — CLOSED • Thanksgiving
  • Fri., Nov. 27 & Sat., Nov. 28 — Noon–9 PM
  • Sun., Nov. 29 — Noon–8 PM
  • Mon., Nov. 30 — CLOSED

ICE SKATING SEASON

The Ice at Carter Green: Nov. 21, 2026–Jan. 31, 2027. During market weeks: Wed.–Thu. 4–9 PM; Fri.–Sat. 11:30 AM–9 PM; Sun. 11:30 AM–8 PM. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. Dec. 24: 11:30 AM–4 PM.

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CITY WIDE AWARDS
Livability Top 100 Best Places to Live 2026 award
U.S. News Best Places to Live Carmel Indiana 2026–2027 award
WalletHub 2025 Best Small Cities in America award
Niche 2026 Best Places award
CARMEL360 DINING

Restaurants on Main Street

Downtown Carmel dining, from burgers and pizza to Mediterranean, Thai and coastal cuisine.

Monterey Coastal Cuisine

110 W. Main St., Suite 135  |  317-853-2280

Coastal-inspired dining with fresh seafood, sushi, oysters, premium steaks and handcrafted cocktails.

Savor Restaurant

211 W. Main St.  |  317-564-4126

Wood-fired Mediterranean and Italian dining with handmade pasta, seafood, prime steaks, cocktails and an upscale dinner atmosphere.

Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream

210 W. Main St.  |  317-706-2827

A Carmel favorite for big burgers, including the famous Big Ugly, plus fries, shakes and ice cream.

Pad Thai Restaurant

110 W. Main St., Suite 140  |  317-818-8272

Family-owned Thai restaurant serving Pad Thai, Thai basil fried rice, curries and other traditional Thai dishes.

Bazbeaux Pizza

111 W. Main St.  |  317-848-4488

Specialty pizzas with a huge choice of toppings, plus sandwiches, stromboli and vegetarian options.

Muldoon's on Main

111 W. Main St.  |  317-571-1116

Downtown Irish pub known for fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, Irish stew, burgers and its popular breaded pork tenderloin.

Petos Greek Grill & Pasta

15 W. Main St.  |  317-853-6837

Greek and Mediterranean cuisine featuring traditional entrées, seafood, pasta, mezza and Greek-style desserts.

Woody's Library Restaurant

40 E. Main St.  |  317-573-4444

American neighborhood restaurant and pub inside Carmel’s historic library building, serving sandwiches, appetizers, entrées and cocktails.

Juniper on Main

110 E. Main St.  |  317-591-9254

Southern coastal cuisine inspired by Savannah and Charleston, with shrimp & grits, fried green tomatoes, crab cakes and Southern comfort dishes.

MIDTOWN CARMEL

Midtown Plaza Restaurants

Dining around Midtown Plaza and the Monon, from steaks and cocktails to Mexican food, pub favorites and local craft beer.

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1933 Lounge by St. Elmo — Carmel

175 S. Rangeline Rd., Suite 100  |  317-751-1933

Upscale 21+ speakeasy-style lounge featuring steaks, seafood, sushi, the famous St. Elmo shrimp cocktail and craft cocktails.

Fork and Ale House

350 Veterans Way, Suite 150  |  317-669-2686

Locally owned scratch kitchen and brewery serving burgers, pizza, char-grilled oysters, pub favorites and house-brewed craft beer.

Social Cantina

350 Monon Blvd.  |  317-218-3342

Modern Mexican restaurant featuring tacos, quesabirria, bowls, shareable dips, margaritas and tequila-forward cocktails.

Sun King Carmel

351 Monon Blvd.  |  317-843-6250

Midtown taproom and food hall featuring Sun King craft beer and spirits, plus pizza, Mexican food, burgers and gastropub favorites.

CARMEL CITY CENTER

Carmel City Center Restaurants

Dining at Carmel City Center, from steak and sushi to breakfast, desserts, Italian favorites and cocktails.

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BEST SUSHI

Hanami Sushi & Sake Bar

703 Veterans Way  |  317-799-1515

Sushi and sake restaurant at Carmel City Center with freshly prepared rolls and Japanese favorites.

Charred

61 W. City Center Dr.  |  317-564-4840

Elevated bourbon steakhouse dining in the heart of Carmel City Center.

Divvy

71 W. City Center Drive  |  317-706-0000

Sharing-plate restaurant offering a social dining experience with creative small plates and drinks.

Eggshell Bistro

51 W. City Center Drive  |  317-660-1616

Eclectic breakfast and lunch bistro known for distinctive egg dishes and European-inspired fare.

Graeter’s Ice Cream

864 S. Rangeline Road  |  317-810-1673

Ice cream shop serving handcrafted flavors, sundaes, sorbets and other frozen treats.

Lone Pine

710 S. Rangeline Road  |  317-907-0177

Carmel City Center dining destination serving a contemporary menu in a polished setting.

Old Spaghetti Factory

918 S. Rangeline Road  |  317-708-9669

Family-friendly Italian restaurant known for classic pasta dinners and its signature atmosphere.

SALT

11 City Center Dr.  |  317-983-7690

City Center restaurant offering contemporary dining and drinks.

The Cake Bake Shop

800 S. Rangeline Road, Suite 260  |  317-257-2253

Elegant bakery and restaurant featuring cakes, pastries and a full gourmet dining menu.

Vivante Restaurant & Bar

1 Carmichael Square  |  317-688-1700

Hotel Carmichael restaurant and bar offering an elevated food and drink experience.

CARMEL360 EDUCATION

Carmel Schools

Carmel Clay Schools serves Carmel with elementary, middle and high school education across the community.

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Elementary Schools

11 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
  • Carmel Elementary
  • Cherry Tree Elementary
  • Clay Center Elementary
  • College Wood Elementary
  • Forest Dale Elementary
  • Mohawk Trails Elementary
  • Prairie Trace Elementary
  • Smoky Row Elementary
  • Towne Meadow Elementary
  • West Clay Elementary
  • Woodbrook Elementary
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIRECTORY →
MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION

Middle Schools

3 MIDDLE SCHOOLS
  • Carmel Middle School
  • Clay Middle School
  • Creekside Middle School
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTORY →
HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

Carmel High School

GRADES 9–12

Carmel High School is the district's comprehensive public high school serving Carmel Clay Schools students.

520 East Main Street, Carmel Approximately 5,300 students
CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL →
Public-school information sourced from Carmel Clay Schools.
CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS+
CARMEL360 • LIBRARY EVENTS

This Week at Carmel Clay Public Library

October 26–November 1, 2026 • Selected programs for kids, teens and adults. Updated October 26, 2026. All times Eastern. Main Library: 425 E. Main St., Carmel. Check official event pages for availability and schedule changes.

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This Week • October 26–November 1, 2026

Halloween Family Films

Tue, Oct 27 • 10:00–10:30 AM • Main Library • Discovery Room

Short films inspired by children’s Halloween stories. No tickets required. Enjoy snacks before or after the program.

Ages 2–5 and caregivers • Films
EVENT DETAILS →

Tai Chi: Calm & Balance

Tue, Oct 27 • 10:00–11:00 AM • Main Library • Community Room B

Gentle seated or standing practice. Registration and a one-time on-site liability waiver are required. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes.

Adults 18+ • Wellness • Registration required
EVENT DETAILS →

Spooky Buddies

Tue, Oct 27 • 3:45–4:15 PM • Main Library • Exploration Lab

Halloween stories, activities and crafts. Free tickets at the Kids Desk starting 30 minutes before the program, first come, first served. Children attend on their own; no younger or older siblings.

Ages 4–6 • Tickets required
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Page Turners

Wed, Oct 28 • 9:30–10:30 AM • Main Library • Meeting Room A

A librarian-led book discussion. No ticket or registration requirement is listed; contact Adult Services at 317.814.3988 for the book and available copies.

Adults • Book Discussion
EVENT DETAILS →

Behind the Book with Richard Paul Evans

Wed, Oct 28 • 2:00–3:30 PM • Main Library • Community Room B

The bestselling author discusses Mercy’s Child, followed by book sales and signing. Free event; registration required. Check availability before attending.

Adults • Visiting Author • Registration required
EVENT DETAILS →

Video Effects Animation

Wed, Oct 28 • 5:00–6:00 PM • Main Library • Digital Media Lab

Try hand-drawn animated video effects using library iPads. Beginner friendly; registration required and spaces limited. Check availability before attending.

Teens and adults • Digital Media Lab
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Data Centers in Indiana

Thu, Oct 29 • 6:00–7:00 PM • Main Library • Community Room B

Learn about data centers and their effects on electricity bills, water and the environment. Presented with Carmel Green Initiative. Registration recommended.

Adults • Sustainable Living
EVENT DETAILS →

3D Printed Sugar Skulls: Painting Workshop

Sun, Nov 1 • 2:30–4:30 PM • Main Library • Teens Program Room

Paint and customize a 3D-printed sugar skull with Teen Artist-in-Residence Prudence Peng. Registration required; check availability before attending.

Grades 6–12 • Arts/Crafts • Registration required
EVENT DETAILS →