The IN List: weekend shares the top events going on this weekend in & around Carmel. Be sure to keep an eye on Instagram stories from @keepingupincarmel for any event changes or additions.
These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Friday, Oct 13
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN
Drop In Play Date: 10am-11:30am. For kids 2-5. No tickets required. Discovery room A&B.
Zionsville Library (Hussey Mayfield) Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.
Animal Adventures: Not-so-scary animals: 10:30-11am.
HamCo Parks Fall Break Programing: 11am-12pm. Cook Creek Park Nature Center. Marks Ark Menagerie. Free for all ages. Registration required.
Dull’s Tree Farm Pumpkin Harvest: Open 1pm-7pm. 1765 W Blubaugh Ave, Thorntown, IN. Bring the kids to play at over 45 different attractions on the farm. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, and giant slide, fall food & drink, wagon rides, and more. Purchase tickets in advance for $2 off with code “KUIC23.” Get tickets, here.
Saturday, Oct 14
Noblesville Farmers Market: 8am-12pm. Federal Hill Commons. 175 Logan St. Noblesville, IN 46060
Dull’s Tree Farm Pumpkin Harvest: Open 10am-7pm. 1765 W Blubaugh Ave, Thorntown, IN. Bring the kids to play at over 45 different attractions on the farm. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, and giant slide, fall food & drink, wagon rides, and more. Purchase tickets in advance for $2 off with code “KUIC23.” Get tickets, here.
Arts in Autumn Festival: 2-6pm. Carmel, IN - Festival stretches from Midtown Carmel to the Indiana Design District. Hotel Transylvania on the big screen at 2pm, fall trolley running from 3-7pm, live music, dog costume contents, and trick or treat stops + kids activities. Free, family friendly event.
Meet Me on Main: 4-8pm. Carmel Arts and Design District. Pumpkin carving, trick or treating, kids halloween activities, live music. Free event. Check out this listing for businesses participating in Trick or Treat–get there EARLY, candy goes quick in trick or treat!
Annular Eclipse Watch Program: 12-1:30pm. Central Park, Carmel, IN. Observe a celestial spectacle at Central Park and learn how to safely view the 2024 eclipse. Free, registration required.
Bridgerton at Pickleball: 9:30am - 3:00pm. The Club at Chatham Hills, Westfield, - IN. A USA pickleball sanctioned event w/ an enchanting "Bridgerton" ambiance. Tickets required.
Music & All That Jazz: 5pm-9pm. Downtown Noblesville, courthouse square. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a free outdoor jazz concert.
Salem Sisters visit Kits & Kaboodle: 723 Hanover Place, Carmel, IN 46032. 11am-1pm. Sisters will sing songs and tell stories. Kids can come in costume for a special surprise!
Pioneer Fall Fest: 1-4pm. Strawtown Koteewi Park, 12302 E Strawtown Avenue, Noblesville, IN. Day of pioneer fun at the Taylor Center. Butter churning, quilt making, live music. Free, family friendly event.
Children's Museum Twilight Fright: 6:30pm - 9pm. Sports Legends Experience, The Children’s Museum. For kids ages 7-14 accompanied by an adult. Live music, access to the Haunted House during frightening hours, outdoor games and sports challenges, arcade, cash bar available for those 21+. Tickets required for members & non-members.
Pinheads Halloween Bash: 10am-1pm. Pinheads, Fishers, IN. Cosmic bowling with princesses and superheroes + villains (10am -11:30am, lanes must be booked in advance). Trunk or treat 11:30-1pm (no registration required). More information, here.
Second Saturday at Nickel Plate Arts: 10am-5pm. 107 S. 8th Street, Noblesville, IN Walk through the latest spooky exhibit and create your own themed art and craft. $10/family.
Dull’s Tree Farm Pumpkin Harvest: Open 1pm-7pm. 1765 W Blubaugh Ave, Thorntown, IN. Bring the kids to play at over 45 different attractions on the farm. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, and giant slide, fall food & drink, wagon rides, and more. Purchase tickets in advance for $2 off with code “KUIC23.” Get tickets, here.
Select Show Horses Open House: 2-5pm. 25109 Six Point Rd. Sheridan, IN. Come check out the horses and stables at this open house. Hay rides, horsey games, bounce houses, horse rides, refreshments. Free event, open to public.