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, Aug 7
Westfield Library Events: Registration required, more info here.
Story time. 10:30-11:30am.
Midtown Music Monday: 5-7pm. Carmel Midtown Plaza. Live music in the plaza, free and open to all ages.
Colts Training Camp: Colts City - 9am-12pm, Practice - 10am-11:15am. Kids Day. Grand Park, Westfield, IN. Free tickets required.
Tuesday, Aug 8
Westfield Library Events: Registration required, more info here.
Story time. 10:30-11:30am.
Wonderlap Presents: WonderFest Chemistry: 12-2pm. All ages welcome.
Colts Training Camp: Colts City - 8am-11pm, Practice - 9am-10:30am. Grand Park, Westfield, IN. Free tickets required.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. Registration required.
Spanish Aventuras. 6pm. Spanish introduction class for kids k-5.
Movies at Midtown - Showing Puss n Boots: 12pm and 6pm. Carmel Midtown Plaza. Free and open to all ages.
Drop in discovery - Water: 10am-12pm. Zionsville Nature Center. Drop in the nature center to learn why water is so important through hands-on activities. No registration required.
Indy Indians vs Nashville: 7:05pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis, IN. Tuesday dollar menu. Get tickets here.
Wednesday, Aug 9
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. Registration required.
Tinker Time: Explosions!: 3-4:15pm. 1st-5th grade.
Preschool Nature Program: 10:30-11:30am. Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, IN. Theme: What’s Wild? Through song and play, kids learn about wild and tame animals. Free, all ages. Registration required.
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.
Indiana State Fair: 9am-10pm (Last entry at 8pm). Indiana State Fairgrounds. See daily event schedule.
Indy Indians vs Nashville: 7:05pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis, IN. Half price tix. Get tickets here.
Indy Eleven vs Birmingham FC: 7pm. Carroll Stadium, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Thursday, Aug 10
Westfield Library Events: 333 W Hoover St, Westfield, IN. Registration required for all events.
Baby Love: 10:30-11am.
S’mores on the Circle: 11am-1pm. Monument Circle, Downtown Indianapolis. Make s’mores on the circle for $5 each (cash or venmo only). All proceeds go to Girl Scouts of Indiana. More info, here.
Colts Training Camp: Colts City - 8am-11pm, Practice - 10am-11am. Grand Park, Westfield, IN. Free tickets required.
Movies at Midtown - Showing Puss n Boots: 6pm. Carmel Midtown Plaza. Free and open to all ages.
Movies at the Yard: Showing Grease: Rockin’ Rydell (PG) at sunset. The Yard at Fishers District, Fishers, IN. Outdoor movie, bring blankets/chairs. Free popcorn and water while supplies last. More information, here
Westfield Farmers Market: 5-8pm. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN.
Whitestown Farmers Market: 5-8pm. Main St. Park, Whitestown, IN.
Indiana State Fair: 9am-11pm (Last entry at 8pm). Indiana State Fairgrounds. See daily event schedule.
Indy Indians vs Nashville: 7:05pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis, IN. Thirsty Thursday. Get tickets here.
Friday Aug 11:
Westfield Library Events: No registration required, more info here.
Friday Funday: Fun at the Fair. 10:30-3:30pm. Drop in event.
Rain on Main Display: Artistically designed rain barrels will be on display all day in the Carmel Art’s District. Vote for the People’s Choice award here. Live online auction for barrels will begin at 11am, see the auction here.
Park and Play - WATER!: 10am - 12pm. Elm St. Green, Zionsville, IN. Monthly event hosted by Zionsville Parks and Rec. Drop-in and play different sports, activities, and games setup for all ages. Free event, no registration required.
Symphony on the Prairie: Tusk - Fab Four Beatles Tribute: 8pm. Conner Prairie, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Carmel JazzFest: 5pm-10:30pm. Jazz musicians playing on various stages throughout the downtown Carmel area. Tickets required. More info on tickets and stage location, here.
Cool Creek Concert Series: Gates open at 6pm, Concert starts at 7pm. Cool Creek Park, Carmel, IN. Naughty Yachtys. Adults - $5, kids 12 & under free. Bring blankets & lawn chairs. Tickets purchased in advance or at the gate.
Niko Moon at Nickel Plate Amphitheater: 7pm. Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Indy Indians vs Nashville: 7:05pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis, IN. Friday fireworks. Get tickets here.
Family Game Night: 6-8pm. The Yard at Fishers District. Free event. Cornhole, Jenga, croquet, ring toss, DJ, and more. More info, here.
Indiana State Fair: 9am-11pm (Last entry at 8pm). Indiana State Fairgrounds. See daily event schedule.