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 6
Drop In Craft: 10am-11:30am. Carmel Main Library. For kids 2-5. No tickets required. Discovery room A&B.
Carmel Oktoberfest: 6-10pm. Carmel City Center. Free. Family-friendly event featuring Der Polkatz polka band, airbrush tattoos, and local food and drink vendors. Event is on the upper level of the City Center, near the Cake Bake shop.
Fall Fest/Soup Cook-Off: 5-9pm. Main Street Noblesville, IN. Live music, soup cook-off, hay rides, trick or treat. Free, open to all ages.
Pajama-Rama: 7pm-7:45pm. Cool Creek Nature Center. Put on your favorite pair of PJs and bring a blanket. Instructor from Moriah Music will lead the kids through songs and stories. 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 7
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.
Barktoberfest: 11am - 2pm. Asa Bales Park, Westfield, IN. Bring your pup out for a fun event designed for dogs! Ticket sales benefit HamCo Humane Society. $5 to enter. More info, here
America Ninja Warrior Pro Clinic with Jessie Labrek: three sessions: 10am-12pm, 12:30-2:30pm, 3-5pm. Ultimate Ninjas Indianapolis. 9625 E 150th St #209, Noblesville, IN. See Jessie’s ninja skills in action and enjoy open gym time. $40/ninja. Open to public. Registration required.
Potters Bridge Fall Festival: 11am-5pm. Potters Bridge, Noblesville, IN. Free, family friendly event. Live music, food, drink, art, and craft vendors.
Cosmically Koteewi: 7:30-10pm. Taylor Center of Natural History, Noblesville, IN. Learn how to view the total solar eclipse viewable in Indiana on April 8, 2024. For beginner astronomers and stargazers. Free. Registration required.
Urban Vines Fall Festival: 12-3pm. Urban Vines Winery, Westfield, IN. Fall drinks, tractor rides, face painting, bonfires. Free, no tickets required.
Sunday, Oct 8
Indianapolis Colts vs Tennessee Titans: 1pm. Lucas Oil Stadium. Tickets 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.