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The IN List weekend: 12/16 - 12/18


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, Dec 16

  • Coca-Cola Caravan: Imagine a semi-truck taken over by Coca-Cola and Santa’s elves. Take pictures with Santa and the Coke polar bears, sample Coke and cookies, gifts for kids, and more. Free event, multiple location/times:

    • 12-3pm: Carmel Meijer (1424 W Carmel Dr, Carmel)

    • 6-9pm: Kroger Fishers (9799 E 116th St, Fishers)

  • Santa Drive Thru: 6pm-8pm. Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding. 7444 W. 96th St. Zionsville, IN. Drive through the decorated horse barn and stop at the end to meet Santa for a photo and grab some hot cocoa. 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.

  • Santa Drive-By: 5-8pm. Blue/West Central route. Check the Santa Tracker to see which route your neighborhood is on and when he will be driving by your street!

  • Festival of Carols: 8pm. The Palladium, Carmel, IN. A family tradition of Christmas Carols sung by the choir. Tickets required.

  • 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 Christkindlemarkt.

  • Open Play @ The Park At Traders Point: 3-7pm. Traders Point Christian Church, 6590 S. Indianapolis Road Whitestown, IN. Free entry. Kids need socks, parents need an I.D. Pre-register your family and check the capacity tracker at tpcc.org/thepark.

  • Skate with Santa: 5:15-7:15pm. Carmel IceSkadium. Figure skaters and Santa perform at 5:15pm. $10/person includes skate rental, cookies, hot cocoa. Purchase tickets in advance for a single or a group.

  • Winter Wonderland at 3UP: 5pm-12am. 201 W Main St. Carmel, IN. 3UP Rooftop Bar is transformed into a winter wonderland during the month of December. Grab some friends or go on a date night and check out the festive rooftop space. Outdoor areas are heated. Live music, holiday drinks.

Saturday Dec 17

  • Festival of Carols: 3pm. The Palladium, Carmel, IN. A family tradition of Christmas Carols sung by the choir. 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 Christkindlemkt.

  • Movies at Midtown: Playing White Christmas. Midtown Plaza, Carmel, IN. Showing at 12noon, 3pm, and 6pm Bring blankets/chairs to sit on the midtown lawn.

  • Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 11am-10pm. 10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN. Saint Nikolaus Day—he will visit from 5:30-7:30pm. Free to enter. Visit carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/schedule for the daily schedule of events.

  • Winter Wonderland at 3UP: 5pm-12am. 201 W Main St. Carmel, IN. 3UP Rooftop Bar is transformed into a winter wonderland during the month of December. Grab some friends or go on a date night and check out the festive rooftop space. Outdoor areas are heated. Live music, holiday drinks.

  • Reindeer Encounter at Clay Terrace: 11am-1pm. Clay Terrace Mall in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods. Free event.

Sunday Dec 18

  • Santa Sunday at the Christkindlmarkt: 1pm-7pm. Visit Santa in the Kindercreke for your holiday chat and photos.

  • Festival of Carols: 3pm. The Palladium, Carmel, IN. A family tradition of Christmas Carols sung by the choir. Tickets required.

  • 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.

  • Santa Drive-By: 5-8pm. Red/Central North. Check the Santa Tracker to see which route your neighborhood is on and when he will be driving by your street!

  • Campfire Cooking: 4:30-6:30pm. Cool Creek Nature Center. Bring the family to learn how to cook a full meal over the campfire! Dinner and s’mores included. $2/person. Registration required

  • Santa at Winterfest: 6:20pm. Mulberry Fields, Zionsville, IN. Santa and the Zionsville Fire Dept. visit Mulberry Fields and Winterfest. Free event.

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