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, Dec 8
Westfield Library Events: 333 West Hoover St. Westfield, IN.
Fun Friday: Let it Snow: 10:30am - 3:30pm. Drop in event.
Luminary Walk at Overley Worman Park: 6-8pm. Overley Worman Park, Zionsville, IN. Family and dog friendly event. Walk through the park as it’s lit by hundred of luminaries. Free, no registration required.
Zionsville Library (Hussey Mayfield) Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.
Animal Adventures: Winter Mammals: 10:30am-11am. For kids ages 3+
Winterfest Scavenger Hunt: 2-3pm. Elm Street Green, Zionsville, IN. Join in the fun as we look for reindeer, winter birds, etc. Free, registration 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.
Rejoice!: 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University - Indianapolis, IN. Annual holiday concert sharing seasonal favorites. Free event, no tickets required. More information, here.
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.
Carmel Santa Tour: 5-8pm. Magenta - East Centrall. Check the Santa Tracker to see which route your neighborhood is on and when he will be driving by your street!
Elf the Musical: 7pm. Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Saturday, Dec 9
Peanut Butter and Jam - Melchior Marionettes: 10:30am & 12:30pm. The Studio Theatre, Carmel, IN. Interactive performance designed for children ages 1-7. 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.
Christmas in the Park: 10-11am & 11am-12pm. Elm Street Green, Zionsville, IN. Visit with Santa and his reindeer, candy cane scavenger hunt, hot cocoa and campfire. Free event, registration required.
Merry on Main: 11am - 3pm. Main Street Park, Whitestown, IN. Seasonal treats, vendors, real reindeer, live entertainment. Free, family friendly event.
Santa Saturdays: 2-5pm. Indiana Design Center South Parking Lot, Carmel, IN. Free event for all ages. Visit Santa at his house in the parking lot of the Indiana Design center. Free event.
Holiday Porchfest: 2-4pm. Midtown Plaza, Carmel, IN. Free music festival with local bands singing holiday songs. Food and drink vendors on site, as well as activities and a gift for kids. More event info, here.
​​Meet Me on Main: 4-8pm. Main St. Carmel, IN. Live music, activities, live art displays. Free event. More event info, here.
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 Cookie Crawl: 10am - 5pm. Downtown Noblesville. Pre-pay for a cookie tin and visit various downtown Noblesville for a pre-wrapped holiday treat. Tickets required.
Elf the Musical: 2 & 7pm. Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.
Rejoice!: 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University - Indianapolis, IN. Annual holiday concert sharing seasonal favorites. Free event, no tickets required. More information, here.
Sunday, Dec 10
Santa Sunday at the Christkindlmarkt: 12pm-6pm. 10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN. Visit Santa in the Spielhaus for your holiday chat and photos. More info on the daily schedule, here.
Holiday Pops!: 3pm & 7pm. The Palladium, Carmel, IN. Carmel Symphony Orchestra teams up with Ben Davis, Amelia Wray, Indiana Ballet Conservatory and the Second Presbyterian Choir for a magical holiday show. Tickets required.
Carmel Santa Tour: 5-8pm. Green Path - Northeast. Check the Santa Tracker to see which route your neighborhood is on and when he will be driving by your street!
Elf the Musical: 2pm. Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, Carmel, IN. Tickets required.