Christmas in Carmel
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Downtown, Midtown Plaza, East & West Carmel
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High School Football
Latest Final Scores · Dates Shown on Each Game
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1714
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3428
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418
Oct. 30 · Final
4845
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1423
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035
Oct. 30 · Final
4810
Oct. 30 · Final
5020
Season complete
Updated November 10, 2026 · Next games November 13
Green: winning score · Red: losing score
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Santa Tours
November 22–December 13, 2026
5–8 PM
Sundays, Wednesdays
and Fridays
and Fridays
Wave to Santa and his helpers from Carmel’s Fire, Police and Street departments as they bring holiday cheer to local neighborhoods.
Countdown to Opening Day
November 21 · 11:30 AM Eastern
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the Magic!
November 21–December 24, 2026
Carmel, Indiana
Opening CeremonySaturday, November 21
11:30 AM–NoonWinter Pavilion at Carter Green
11:30 AM–NoonWinter Pavilion at Carter Green
Carmel Events
Upcoming Events
Carmel, Indiana events for November 2026.
The Season Ahead
Plan Your Carmel Holiday Weekend
Markets, skating and neighborhood cheer—find the details below.
Carmel Performing Arts Events
Palladium · Tarkington · Studio Theater
LIVE! from the Advanced Comedy Class
Fri, Nov. 13 & 20 · 7:30 PM
The Studio Theater · Ages 18+
Tickets & Details
Silly Safaris: Animals of the North Pole
Sat, Nov. 14 · 12:30 PM
The Studio Theater · Ages 1–7 · 10:30 AM sold out
Tickets & Details
Hoosiers: 40th Anniversary Screening with Q&A
Sun, Nov. 15 · 3 PM
Payne & Mencias Palladium
Tickets & Details
Fishers Event Center Events
Hockey · Concerts · Live Entertainment
MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons & Sam Wesley
Thu, Nov. 12 · 7 PM
Fishers Event Center
Tickets & Details
Big Ten Volleyball Tournament
Nov. 20–25 · Session times vary
Fishers Event Center · View the official tournament schedule
Tickets & Details
November 2026 · Times are Eastern · Checked November 9, 2026. Select an event for current ticket availability.
NOVEMBER 2026 EVENTS
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 • 6–6:45 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
Featured Carmel Realtors and upcoming local service directories.
CARMEL • DOWNTOWN • MIDTOWN • EAST & WEST CARMEL
- Single-Family Homes for Sale³
- 239
- Condos for Sale³
- 47
- Combined Active Listings³
- 286
- Average Days on Market¹
- 77 days
- Lowest Listing Price²
- $179,900
- Highest Listing Price¹
- $10,995,000
- Median Listing Price¹
- $525,000
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio⁴
- ~99%
- Homes With Price Drops⁵
- 40%
Get Free Home Valuation Report from Carmel Real Estate
³ Active for-sale listings only, Carmel, Indiana; pending and under-contract homes excluded. Single-family homes: Homes.com Carmel houses for sale (239), retrieved November 6. Condos: Carmel MLS condo feed, 47 active condos all marked For Sale, retrieved November 6. Combined: 239 + 47 = 286; townhomes and land excluded.
¹ F.C. Tucker Carmel market report, retrieved November 6: average days on market, median list price and highest-priced listing. ² Lowest active listing per Carmel MLS listing feed (condo at $179,900). ⁴ Redfin Carmel: average home sells about 1% below list price (April 2026 reported 99.3%). ⁵ Altos weekly Carmel market report, share of active listings with a price decrease.
Disclaimer: This market update is for general informational purposes only and is not an appraisal, a property valuation, or legal, tax, or financial advice. Figures are compiled from third-party sources, including the MIBOR Broker Listing Cooperative® and public real estate websites. They are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, may differ between sources, and may change without notice. Do not rely on these figures alone for any buying, selling, or pricing decision; consult a licensed real estate professional for advice on a specific property. Not intended to solicit properties already listed with another broker.
Coming Soon
Coming Soon
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.
Tickets: BUY ICE SKATING TICKETS → • Phone: 317-402-1309
CITY WIDE AWARDS
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.
Prime 47 Carmel
14300 Clay Terrace Blvd, Ste 155, Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 660-0720
Bowdie’s Chophouse
10814 Creek Way, Suite 2, Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 680-8230
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Northside
2727 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 844-1155
Ocean Prime
8555 N. River Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 569-0975
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1933 Lounge by St. Elmo ★★★★★
Carmel
175 S Rangeline Rd, Suite 100, Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 751-1933
Fishers
9707 District North Dr, Suite 1120, Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 758-1933
H Steakhouse
207 Mill St, Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 804-2292
Peterson’s
7690 E 96th St, Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 598-8863
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Downtown
45 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 633-1313
St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 635-0636
Tony’s of Indianapolis
110 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 638-8669
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
This Week at Carmel Clay Public Library
November 9–15, 2026 • Updated November 10, 2026. All times Eastern. Main Library: 425 E. Main St., Carmel. Library buildings are closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day; the off-site book discussion remains listed on the official calendar. Details checked against indexed official listings; direct event pages blocked access. Confirm live availability and cancellations using the event links. Full programs are marked.
FULL LIBRARY CALENDAR →This Week • November 9–15, 2026
Read Between the Wines
Enjoy a casual book discussion in a restaurant setting. Registration is required; participants pay for their own food and drinks. This off-site program is listed on the library’s calendar even though library buildings are closed for Veterans Day.
EVENT DETAILS →The Nutcracker: Indiana Ballet Conservatory
Enjoy selections from The Nutcracker performed by Indiana Ballet Conservatory, with a chance for character photos afterward. No registration or tickets required.
EVENT DETAILS →Library Babies
Share rhymes, songs and stories with your baby. Siblings are welcome. Free tickets are first come, first served at the Kids Desk starting at 11 AM. Each attendee, including infants, needs a ticket.
EVENT DETAILS →Medicare 101
An informational workshop about Medicare Parts A–D. Library registration is required; presenters also request registration on their own website. Follow the official event page for both steps.
EVENT DETAILS →Cardboard Car Drive-In
Build a cardboard car, then park for Bluey episodes and snacks. Registration is required for each child ages 2–5, separately; a library card number is not required. Siblings may watch but cannot make a car.
EVENT DETAILS →Pokemania
Drop in to meet Pokémon fans, trade cards and play tabletop or digital games. Beginner decks are provided. Leave cards you do not want to trade at home; no advance registration is indicated for this drop-in.
EVENT DETAILS →Holiday Dinner Rolls
Watch a demonstration of cloverleaf and seeded water rolls. Registration is required. The official calendar currently lists this program as full; check the event page for any openings before planning to attend.
EVENT DETAILS →Jan Aldridge-Clark: Sunday Vibes Concert
Hear harp music spanning jazz, Latin, classic rock and holiday favorites at this free Sunday Vibes performance. Registration is encouraged.
EVENT DETAILS →