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!
Monday, Dec 18
Westfield Library Events: 333 West Hoover St. Westfield, IN. Registration required, more info here.
Live Reindeer Story time:Â 10:30-11:30am.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: SPECIAL HOURS. Open 4pm-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.
Tuesday, Dec 19
Westfield Library Events:  333 West Hoover St. Westfield, IN. Registration required, more info here.
Story Time:Â 10:30-11:30am.
Zionsville Library (Hussey Mayfield) Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Winter Holidays around the world: 4:30pm. For grades 3-6. Registration required online.
Santa’s Story Time: 6-8pm. Curious Squirrel Bookshop - 120 W. Main Street, Zionsville, IN. Storytimes will begin at 6:15pm and 7:15pm. Free event for all ages. More information, here.Â
Dinner with Santa:Â 5-8pm. Birdies Indy - 632 IN-32, Westfield, IN. Free visit with Santa during your meal. Call (317) 706-4906 for reservations.Â
Luminary Walk: 6-8pm. Creekside Nature Park, Zionsville, IN. Family and dog friendly event. Walk through the park as it’s lit by hundreds of luminaries. Free, no registration required.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: SPECIAL HOURS. Open 4pm-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.
Wednesday, Dec 20
Westfield Library Events: 333 West Hoover St. Westfield, IN. Registration required, more info here.
Preschool music and movement:Â 10:30-11:00am.
Zionsville Library (Hussey Mayfield) Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN.
Books and Babies: 11:30-12pm. Call 317-873-8342 to register.
Dinner with Santa:Â 5-8pm. Birdies Indy - 632 IN-32, Westfield, IN. Free visit with Santa during your meal. Call (317) 706-4906 for reservations.Â
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 4pm-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.
Thursday, Dec 21
Winter Solstice Campire: 6-8pm. Mulberry Fields Park, Zionsville, IN. Stop by for marshmallows and campfire songs to celebrate the start of winter. Free, no regsitratoin required.Â
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 4pm-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.
Zionsville Christmas Crawl: 5-9pm. Main Street, Zionsville. 21+ event. Visit Main Street stores and restaurants for Christmas Crawl specials. No tickets required.Â
Friday, Dec 22
Complimentary Carriage Rides: 5:30-7:30pm. Clay Terrace Mall, Carmel, IN. First come, first serve. Pick up in front of Meridian Music.
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.
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.
The Nativity: 7pm. Basile Westfield Playhouse - 220 North Union St. Westfield, IN. Radiance Dance performs the reason for the season through dance. Tickets required.Â