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The IN List 2024: 12/16 - 12/22

  • Chelsea Kopelman
  • Dec 15, 2024
  • 6 min read

The IN List shares the top events going on this week in & around Carmel. Be sure to keep an eye on Instagram stories from @keepingupincarmel throughout the week for any event changes or additions.


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These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.



Monday, Dec. 16

  • Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN. No registration required.

    • Story Time: 10:30am

  • Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN. Registration required.

    • Clover Digs Books: 4-5pm

  • Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.

    • Visits with Santa: time slots available from 5:30-7:30pm. 

  • Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 4pm-9pm. 10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN. Award winning German Christmas Market with food, activities, and entertainment for the whole family. Free to enter. Visit carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/schedule for the daily schedule of events.

  • Carmel Holiday Trolley: Runs 2-9pm. Hop on and off for free at stops at Main St, The Indiana Design Center, Midtown, The City Center, and the Christkindlmarkt.

  • Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. No registration required.

    • The Grinch Interactive Movie: 5-7pm. Free family event, bring blankets.

  • Justin Timberlake - Forget Tomorrow World Tour: 7:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse - Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.


Tuesday, Dec. 17

  • Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN. No registration required.

    • Story Time: 10:30am

  • Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required. 

    • Intermediate Reader Book Club: 4:30-5:30pm.

  • Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN. Registration required.

    • Storytime: 9:30am & 10:30am.

    • Pre-K Explorers: 1pm

  • Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. No registration required.

  • Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 4pm-9pm. 10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN. Award winning German Christmas Market with food, activities, and entertainment for the whole family. Free to enter. Visit carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/schedule for the daily schedule of events.

  • Carmel Holiday Trolley: Runs 2-9pm. Hop on and off for free at stops at Main St, The Indiana Design Center, Midtown, The City Center, and the Christkindlmarkt.

  • Elf the Musical: 7pm. Clowes Memorial Hall - Butler University. Tickets required.

  • Yuletide Celebration at the Indy Symphony: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.


Wednesday, Dec 18

  • Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN. No registration required.

    • Preschool Music & Movement: 10:30-11am

    • PJ Storytime: 6:30-7:30pm.

  • Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN.

    • Babytime: 9:30am

    • Tot Tunes: 10:30am

    • Simple Gifts: 5-7pm. Make small, simple gifts. Grades 3-5.

  • Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. No registration required.

  • Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.

    • Books n Babies: 11:30-12pm.

    • Youth Break-In Box: 3:15-4pm

    • Tween Break-In Box: 4:30-5:30pm

  • Ballistic Bingo at Urban Apples: 6-9pm. Urban Apples Cidery - Westfield, IN. Bingo with spontaneous activities like bar limbo to trash-can basketball to picture drawing, stand-up comedy jokes, dart throwing, scavenger hunting, & more. Open to all ages.

  • Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 4pm-9pm. 10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN. Award winning German Christmas Market with food, activities, and entertainment for the whole family. Free to enter. Visit carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/schedule for the daily schedule of events.

  • Carmel Holiday Trolley: Runs 2-9pm. Hop on and off for free at stops at Main St, The Indiana Design Center, Midtown, The City Center, and the Christkindlmarkt.

  • Indy Fuel vs. Bloomington: 7pm. Fishers Event Center - Fishers, IN. Tickets required.

  • Elf the Musical: 7pm. Clowes Memorial Hall - Butler University. Tickets required.

  • Yuletide Celebration at the Indy Symphony: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.


Thursday, Dec 19

  • Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.

    • Bedtime Stories: 7-7:30pm. No tickets required.

  • Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN. No registration required.

    • Baby Love Story Time: 10:30am

  • Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. No registration required.

  • Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.

    • Marble Mania!:  4-5pm. Ages 7-12

  • Lil’ Ninja Time with Santa: 9:30-10:30am. Ultimate Ninjas Noblesville. Registration required. 6 and under. $10/child. 

  • Yuletide Celebration at the Indy Symphony: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

  • Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 4pm-9pm. 10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN. Award winning German Christmas Market with food, activities, and entertainment for the whole family. Free to enter. Visit carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/schedule for the daily schedule of events.

  • Carmel Holiday Trolley: Runs 2-9pm. Hop on and off for free at stops at Main St, The Indiana Design Center, Midtown, The City Center, and the Christkindlmarkt.

  • Elf the Musical: 7pm. Clowes Memorial Hall - Butler University. Tickets required.


Friday, Dec 20

  • Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.

    • Drop-In Craft: 10-11:30am. No tickets required. Ages 2-5.

  • Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. 

  • Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN. Registration required.

    • Holiday Card Creations: 9am & 3pm.

  • Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.

    • Last Day of School Movie - The Grinch: 3:15pm-5pm.

  • Santa Dinner at Birdies: 4-6pm. 632 E State Road 32, Westfield, IN. One on One time with Santa, 6 Christmas Golf Tickets ($60 Value), A gift bag that includes: Cookies, a Candy Cane, and a $10 Birdies Bonus Bucks Card. $30 to reserve your spot. Reservations required.

  • Yuletide Celebration at the Indy Symphony: 2pm & 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

  • Carmel Holiday Trolley: Runs 2-9pm. Hop on and off for free at stops at Main St, The Indiana Design Center, Midtown, The City Center, and the Christkindlmarkt.

  • Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 12pm-9pm. 10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN. Award winning German Christmas Market with food, activities, and entertainment for the whole family. Free to enter. Visit carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/schedule for the daily schedule of events.

  • Festival of Carols: 8pm. The Palladium - Carmel, IN. Audiences can expect family favorites, thrilling musical highlights, and even a special visit from Ol’ Saint Nick! Tickets required.

  • Elf the Musical: 1pm & 7pm. Clowes Memorial Hall - Butler University. Tickets required.


Saturday, Dec 21

  • Mrs. Claus Visits WWPL: 3-4pm. Westfield Washington Public Library - Westfield, IN. Free event, bring your phones and cameras (no professional photographer on site).

  • Santa Saturdays: 2-5pm. “Santa’s House” - 200 South Range Line Road, Carmel, IN. Free event, no tickets required.

  • Butler Men’s Basketball vs. UConn Huskies: 12pm. Hinkle Fieldhouse - Butler University. Tickets required.

  • Yuletide Celebration at the Indy Symphony: 2pm & 7pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

  • Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 12pm-9pm. 10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN. Award winning German Christmas Market with food, activities, and entertainment for the whole family. Free to enter. Visit carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/schedule for the daily schedule of events.

  • Carmel Holiday Trolley: Runs 2-9pm. Hop on and off for free at stops at Main St, The Indiana Design Center, Midtown, The City Center, and the Christkindlmarkt.

  • Winter Wonders Night Hike: 6:45-7:45pm. Cool Creek Nature Center. Registration required.

  • Festival of Carols: 3pm. The Palladium - Carmel, IN. Audiences can expect family favorites, thrilling musical highlights, and even a special visit from Ol’ Saint Nick! Tickets required.

  • Indy Fuel vs. Fort Wayne Komets: 7pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.

  • Elf the Musical: 2pm & 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall - Butler University. Tickets required.


Sunday, Dec. 22

  • Yuletide Celebration at the Indy Symphony: 2pm & 7pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.

  • Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 12pm-8pm. 10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN. Award winning German Christmas Market with food, activities, and entertainment for the whole family. Free to enter. Visit carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/schedule for the daily schedule of events.

  • Festival of Carols: 3pm. The Palladium - Carmel, IN. Audiences can expect family favorites, thrilling musical highlights, and even a special visit from Ol’ Saint Nick! Tickets required.

  • Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans: 1pm. Lucas Oil Stadium. Tickets required.

  • Elf the Musical: 1pm & 6:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall - Butler University. Tickets required.

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