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.
Friday, Nov 25
Santa Arrives in Indy in Helicopter: 11am. Lawn of Indiana State Museum. Santa will arrive and greet boys and girls out on the lawn. Free event.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 11am-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.
Circle of Lights lighting: 6:30pm. Downtown Indianapolis on the Circle. Watch as the Soilders and Sailors monument is lit up in festive colors during this annual tradition.
Carmel Holiday Trolley: Runs 5-9pm. Hop on and off for free at stops at Main St, The Indiana Design Center, Midtown, The City Center, and the Christkindlmarkt.
Saturday Nov 26
Shop Small, Shop Carmel: All day shopping event at local shops on main street, in midtown, and the City Center. Free coffee and welcome bag at All Things Carmel starting at 9am.
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 Christkindlemkt.
Breakfast with Santa at Stuckey Farm: Times available from 8am-11am. Stuckey Farm Market, Sheridan, IN. Have breakfast, make an ornament, and visit with Santa. $25/child, $10/adult. Tickets required.
Movies at Midtown: Playing Mitchell vs. the Machines. Midtown Plaza, Carmel, IN. Showing at 12noon, 3pm, and 6pm Bring blankets/chairs to sit on the midtown lawn.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 11am-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.
Coxhall Mansion Holiday Open House: 11am-3pm. 11677 Towne Rd. Carmel, IN. Come see the Coxhall Mansion dressed in its holiday best. Open to the public, family friendly. Free event, no registration required.
Zionsville Christmas Parade: 5-6pm. Main St. Zionsville, IN. Parade begins at Eagle Elementary at 5pm, and ends at Old National Bank at 6pm. Annual Christmas Tree lighting will occur at end of parade.
Sunday Nov 27
Santa Sunday at the Christkindlmarkt: 1pm-7pm. Visit Santa in the Kindercreke for your holiday chat and photos.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 11am-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.