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, July 17
Westfield Library Events: Registration required, more info here.
Story time. 10:30-11:30am.
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Monday Matinee - Minions: the Rise of Gru (PG): 2-3:30pm. Come watch a movie at the library! No registration required, kiddos bring a blanket and pillow. Movie will be shown in the community room. More information, here
Midtown Music Monday: 5-7pm. Carmel Midtown Plaza. Live music in the plaza, free and open to all ages.
Tuesday, July 18
Westfield Library Events: Registration required, more info here.
Story time. 10:30-11:30am.
Summer Author Series: John David Anderson. 1-3pm.
Kids Concert Series: 10am - 11:30am. Wetland Amphitheatre at Grand Junction Plaza. Mr. Daniels leads a song and dance from the stage, free activities and airbrush tattoos. Free event. More info.
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Family Dance Party: 10-10:30am. No registration/tickets required.
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN. No registration required.
9:30am: Storytime. Designed for older toddlers to preschoolers.
10:30am. Storytime. Designed for older toddlers to preschoolers.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. No registration required.
9:30am. Tot Tunes. Music and movement for toddlers and preschoolers.
Movies at Midtown - Showing UP!: 12pm and 6pm. Carmel Midtown Plaza. Free and open to all ages.
Is that snake venomous?: 2-3pm. Zionsville Nature Center. Nature based program. Registration required.
Party on the Patio presented by Indianapolis Colts: 5:30-7:30pm. Grand Junction Plaza. Colts training camp kick-off party. Free family-friendly event. More information, here.
Tuesday Concert at Nickel Plate District Amphitheater: 7-9pm. Free event.
Wednesday, July 19
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Drop-in Play Date: 10am-11:30am. For kids 0-3 and caregivers. Discovery Room.
Westfield Library Events: Registration required, more info here.
Preschool Music and Movement: 10:30-11:00am.
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN. No registration required.
9:30am: Babytime. Designed for babies 0-24 months and their caregivers.
10:30am: Babytime. Designed for babies 0-24 months and their caregivers.
2pm: Moving and grooving: preschool music and music class
6pm: Family Lego Challenge.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. No registration required.
9:30am: Tot Tunes. Music and movement for toddlers and preschoolers.
10:30am: Storytime. Designed for older toddlers to preschoolers.
6pm: Cool Crafting Club.
Park and Play: hosted by Zionsville Parks and Rec. Drop-in and play different sports, activities, and games setup for all ages. Free event, no registration required.
10-12pm: Heritage Trail Park, Zionsville, IN
1-3pm: Austin Oaks Clubhouse, Zionsville, IN
Pond Critters at Coxhall Gardens: 10-11:30am & 1- 2:30pm. Coxhall Gardens, Carmel IN. Meet at the Nature Education Trailer and then go on adventure learning about what lives in the ponds. Best for kids ages 3-10. Free event, registration required.
Class 101: Successful Start to High School: 6pm. 20 Executive Drive, Carmel, IN 46032. Middle schoolers + rising freshman and their caregivers are invited to a free session discussing how to ease the transition into high school. Registration required.
Cool Creek Campfires: 7-8pm. Cook Creek Nature Center. Baby It’s WILD outside. Free event, no registration required. Bonfire, entertainment, free marshmallows/smores making. Bring blankets + chairs!
Family Summer Concerts at the Gazebo: 7pm. 3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, food/drink with you to listen to family-friendly music outdoors. Free event. See band line up.
Thursday, July 20
Westfield Library Events: 333 W Hoover St, Westfield, IN. Registration required for all events.
Baby Love: 10:30-11am.
Indiana Jim and Python Pam: 11:30-12:30pm.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. No registration required.
9:30am: Babytime. Designed for babies 0-24 months and their caregivers.
10:30am: Storytime. Designed for babies 0-24 months and their caregivers.
4pm & 6pm: Family Lego Challenge
Park and Play: hosted by Zionsville Parks and Rec. Drop-in and play different sports, activities, and games setup for all ages. Free event, no registration required.
10-12pm: Royal Run Clubhouse, Zionsville, IN
Moon Day Craft: 12-4pm. Zionsville Nature Center. Drop in to make a moon day craft celebrating the first man on the moon. Free event, no registration required.
Movies at Midtown - Showing UP!: 6pm. Carmel Midtown Plaza. Free and open to all ages.
Bug Bites at Coxhall Gardens: 10-11:30am & 1 - 2:30pm. Coxhall Gardens, Carmel IN. Meet at the Nature Education Trailer and then go on adventure learning about different bugs in the gardens. Best for kids ages 3-10. Free event, registration required.
Try It Day!: 4-6pm. Fishers AgriPark. Stop by to try some common and uncommon produce grown at the AgriPark. Free event, no registration required. More information, here.
Westfield Farmers Market: 5-8pm. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN.
Whitestown Farmers Market: 5-8pm. Main St. Park, Whitestown, IN.
Estridge Homes Concert Series at Clay Terrace: 6-9pm. Free outdoor concert, family friendly.
Noblesville Summer Concert Tour: 7-9pm. Dillon Park, Noblesville, IN. Free outdoor concert, family friendly.
Friday, July 21
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Drop-in Craft: 10am-11:30am. For kids 2-5 and caregivers. Discovery Room.
Touch a Truck: 9-11am. Hussey-Mayfield Public Library, Zionsville, IN. Free event. Registration required.
Jams at the Junction: 7pm. Grand Junction Plaza, Carmel, IN. Free outdoor concert on the Great Lawn. Lawn chairs/blankets welcome. Family friendly event. More information, here.
Whitestown Summer Concert Series: 6-9pm. Whitestown Municipal Complex. 6210 Veterans Dr, Whitestown, IN. Free outdoor concert, pop-up park for kids to play.
Symphony on the Prairie: Broadway Under the Stars: 8pm. Conner Prairie, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.