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, Dec 4
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Bounce into Early Literacy: 9:30-10:30am & 11am-12pm. For kids 3-6 and caregivers. Free tickets available first come first serve at the kid’s desk 30min before start.
Westfield Library Events: 333 West Hoover St. Westfield, IN. Registration required, more info here.
Story time Becky: 10:30-11:30am.
State of the City (Carmel): 5pm. The Palladium, Carmel, IN. Mayor Jim Brainard’s final State of the City address. Tickets required.
Flixmas: Elf (20th Anniversary): 4pm. Flix Brewhouse. TIckets required.
Tuesday, Dec 5
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Itsy Bitsy Yogis: 10-10:30am & 11-11:30am. Carmel Main Library, Carmel, IN. Yoga class for kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Tickets available at first come first serve basis at kids desk 30 min before.
Westfield Library Events: 333 West Hoover St. Westfield, IN. Registration required, more info here.
Spanish Story Time: 10:30-11:30am.
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN. Registration required.
Storytime: 9:30am & 10:30am. Designed for older toddlers to preschoolers.
Pre-K Explorers with Ms. Donna: 1pm
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. registration required.
Tot Tunes: 9:30am. Music and movement for toddlers and preschoolers.
Pet Night with Santa: 5:30-7:30pm. Santa’s House - Indiana Design Center Parking Lot, Carmel, IN. Bring your pet for a photo with santa! Free event.
Wednesday, Dec 6
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Dabble: 10:30-11:30am & 3:30-4:30pm. Arts & Crafts for kits ages 7-12. No younger siblings may attend. Tickets first come basis at childrens desk 30 min prior.
The Nutcracker: 6-6:45pm. Performance from Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy. All ages welcome. No tickets required.
Westfield Library Events: 333 West Hoover St. Westfield, IN. Registration required, more info here.
Preschool Music and Movement: 10:30-11:00am.
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN. Registration required.
Babytime: 9:30am & 10:30am. Designed for babies 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Moving and grooving: 2pm. preschool music and music class
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. Registration required.
Tot Tunes: 9:30am Music and movement for toddlers and preschoolers.
Storytime: 10:30am. Designed for older toddlers to preschoolers.
Story Time at Cool Creek Park: 10:30am-11:30am. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. For kids ages 3-5. Registration required.
Carmel Santa Tour: 5-8pm. Purple Route - Northwest. Check the Santa Tracker to see which route your neighborhood is on and when he will be driving by your street!
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 7
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Bounce In for Early Literacy Fun: 10-11:30am. For ages 3-6, younger siblings welcome. Crafts and busy bag creating. No tickets required, drop-in event.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. Registration required
Babytime: 9:30am & 10:30am. Designed for babies 0-24 months and their caregivers.
Pre-K Explorers with Ms. Karen: 1pm
Flixmas: Elf (20th Anniversary): 7pm. Flix Brewhouse. TIckets required.
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.
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.