The IN List: weekly shares the top events going on this week in & around Carmel. Be sure to keep an eye on Instagram stories from @keepingupincarmel throughout the week 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.
Stay tuned for the weekend event list coming Thursday night!
Monday, Oct 16
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Tales for Twos & Threes: 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am. Free tickets available first come first serve at the kid’s desk 30min before start.
Book Buddies (Story time for kids 4-6): 10:30-11:30am. No ticket required.
Exploratorium STEAM fun: 3:30pm-4:30pm. For kids ages 7-12 on their own. Online registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 333 West Hoover St. Westfield, IN. Registration required, more info here.
Story time: 10:30-11:30am.
Zionsville Library (Hussey Mayfield) Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Call 317-873-8342 to register.
Tots session: 9:30am
Preschool Pals: 10:30am
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN. Registration required.
Tinker Time - Edible Playdough: 6pm. for kids in grades 1-5.
HamCo Parks Fall Break Programing: 11am-12pm. Cook Creek Park Nature Center. Indiana Wild: Animals in your Backyard. Free for all ages. Registration required.
Midtown Music Monday: 5-7pm. Carmel Midtown Plaza. Live music in the plaza, free and open to all ages.
Tuesday, Oct 17
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Tales for Twos & Threes: 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am. Free tickets available first come first serve at the kid’s desk 30min before start.
Book Buddies (Story time for kids 4-6): 10:30-11:30am. No ticket required.
Westfield Library Events: 333 West Hoover St. Westfield, IN. Registration required, more info here.
Story Time: 10:30-11:30am.
Zionsville Library (Hussey Mayfield) Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Call 317-873-8342 to register.
Tots session: 9:30am
Preschool Pals: 10:30am
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN. Registration required.
Get Goosebumps at the Library: 6-7pm. For kids in grades 1-4.
HamCo Parks Fall Break Programing: 11am-12pm. Cook Creek Park Nature Center. Owls of Indiana Free for all ages. Registration required.
Movies at Midtown - Showing Luca: 12pm and 6pm. Carmel Midtown Plaza. Free and open to all ages.
Wednesday, Oct 18
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Little Ones (story time for kids ages 1-2) : 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am. Free tickets available first come first serve at the kid’s desk 30min before start.
Exploratorium STEAM fun: 3:30pm-4:30pm. For kids ages 7-12 on their own. Online registration required.
Zionsville Library (Hussey Mayfield) Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Call 317-873-8342 to register.
Tots session: 9:30am
Preschool Pals: 10:30am
Books n Babies: 11:30 - 12pm.
Westfield Library Events: 333 West Hoover St. Westfield, IN. Registration required, more info here.
Preschool Music and Movement: 10:30am - 11am.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. Registration required.
Cool Crafting Club: 2pm & 6pm. For kids in grades 1-5.
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN. Registration required.
Fishers Lego Challenge: 4pm & 6pm. For kids in grades K-5.
HamCo Parks Fall Break Programing: 11am-12pm. Cook Creek Park Nature Center. Silly Safaris. Free for all ages. Registration required.
Coxhall Garden Mansion Tour: 4-5:30pm. 11766 Towne Rd Carmel, IN. Free. Registration required.
Thursday, Oct 19
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Library Babies (kids 0-1 year old) : 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am. Free tickets available first come first serve at the kid’s desk 30min before start.
Westfield Library Events: 333 W Hoover St, Westfield, IN. Registration required for all events.
Baby Love: 10:30-11am.
Zionsville Library (Hussey Mayfield) Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Call 317-873-8342 to register.
Tots session: 9:30am
Preschool Pals: 10:30am
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. Registration required.
Lego Family Challenge: 4pm & 6pm. Open to all ages and members are the family.
Naturalist-Led Tour of Coxhall Children’s Garden: 11am - 12pm. 11766 Towne Rd Carmel, IN. Follow a park naturalist through the Children’s Garden and learn about the plant life and the garden’s design. Registration required
Movies at Midtown - Showing Luca: 6pm. Carmel Midtown Plaza. Free and open to all ages.
Josh Gates Live! An Evening Of Ghosts, Monsters And Tales Of Adventure: 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis, IN. Join investigator Josh Gates from Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown for a spooktacular evening of adventure. Tickets required.
Little Haunt on the Prairie: 5-8:30pm. Cool Creek Park. $5/person, 2 and under are free. Spooky nature trail, monster mash dance area, crafts, crafts, games, hayride. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
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.
Friday, Oct 20
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Exploratorium jr.: 10am-11am & 3:30pm-4:30pm. Kids ages 4-6 with their caregiver can try a special selection of steam kits. Online 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.