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Carmel, Indiana events for October & November 2026.
Friday, November 6, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
CITY OF CARMEL • HALLOWEEN 2026
CITY OF CARMEL HALLOWEEN
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026
OFFICIAL TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS
5:00 PM–8:00 PM
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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.
November 2026 Happy Holidays
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.
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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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
MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION
Middle Schools
3 MIDDLE SCHOOLS
- Carmel Middle School
- Clay Middle School
- Creekside Middle School
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.
CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL →Public-school information sourced from Carmel Clay Schools.
CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS+
CARMEL360 • LIBRARY EVENTS
Tuesday at Carmel Clay Public Library
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 • Storytime, teen volunteering, video editing and book discussion at the Main Library.
Tuesday • October 13, 2026
Tales for Twos and Threes
Ages 2–3 and caregivers. Enjoy books, stories and rhymes. Tickets required; see event details or call 317-814-3992.
EVENT DETAILS →Book Buddies
Ages 4–6 attend on their own for themed stories, activities and crafts. Tickets required; see event details or call 317-814-3992.
EVENT DETAILS →Tales for Twos and Threes
Ages 2–3 and caregivers. Enjoy books, stories and rhymes. Tickets required; see event details or call 317-814-3992.
EVENT DETAILS →Book Buddies
Ages 4–6 attend on their own for themed stories, activities and crafts. Tickets required; see event details or call 317-814-3992.
EVENT DETAILS →Leave Your Mark
Create bookmark artwork while volunteering in person. Open to interested teens in grades 6–12.
EVENT DETAILS →Getting Started in Premiere Pro
Learn Adobe Premiere Pro video editing in a one-on-one session. Registration required. Join the wait list through the event page.
JOIN THE WAIT LIST →Getting Started in Premiere Pro
Learn Adobe Premiere Pro video editing in a one-on-one session. Registration required. Join the wait list through the event page.
JOIN THE WAIT LIST →Happily Ever After
Read and discuss romance books with this adult book discussion group. Open to adults ages 18 and older.
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