The IN List 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.
Monday, Nov 18
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: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN. No registration required.
Story Time: 10:30am
Family Bingo Night: 6-7pm.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.
Tales for Tots: 9:30-10am
Preschool Pals: 10:30-11am
Take it a Part-y: 5-6pm. Bring an adult, your old electronics, and basic tools, and we’ll have a Destruction Party.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN. Registration required.
All Ages Storytime: 10-10:30am.
Indiana Mad Ants vs. Iowa Wolves: 6pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required (only $10!).
Tuesday, Nov 19
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.
Knights of the Square Table Chess Club: 6-7pm. For K-3 and their caregivers. Online registration required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN. No registration required.
Story Time: 10:30am
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN. Registration required.
Sensory Friendly Storytime: 10-10:30am
Baby bouncers: 11:30am-12pm
PAWS to read with Pearl: 4-5pm.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.
Tales for Tots: 9:30-10am
Preschool Pals: 10:30-11am.
After School Squad: 4-4:45pm.
Intermediate Readers Book Club: 4:30-5:30pm
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN. Registration required.
Storytime: 9:30am & 10:30am.
Pre-K Explorers: 1pm
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. No registration required.
Tot Tunes: 9:30am
Family Lego Challenge: 4&6pm. Online registration required.
Tots at Play: 10am-10:30 & 10:30-11am. Forest Park Lodge, Noblesville, IN. Thanksgiving themed. Best for ages 3 and under. Registration required.
Preschool Nature Explorers: 10:30-11:30am. Story, craft, and fun for ages 3-5. Free, registration required.
Wednesday, Nov 20
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN. Tickets available 30 min prior at kids desk.
Little Ones (story time for kids ages 1-2) : 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: 3:45-4:45pm. For kids ages 7-11 on their own. Sign up for a 15 min racing slot on a Nintendo Switch. First come first serve, sign-up opens in-person at 3:15pm.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN. No registration required.
Preschool Music and Movement: 10:30-11am.
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN. No registration required.
Babytime: 9:30am
Tot Tunes: 10:30-11am
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. No registration required.
Tot Tunes: 9:30am.
Babytime: 10:30am.
Cool Crafting Club: 2-3pm & 6-7pm. Grades 1-5. Online registration required.
Gathering STEAM: 3-4pm. Ages 3-5. Online registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.
Tales for Tots: 9:30-10am
Preschool Pals: 10:30-11am.
Books n Babies: 11:30am-12pm
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN. Registration required.
Toddler Time: 9:30-10am.
Preschool Adventures Storytime: 10:30-11am.
Are you Nuts?: 10:30-11:30am. Cool Creek Nature Center. Learn about the clever adaptations that help acorns grow and how squirrels outsmart these tricks to gather their food. No registration required.
Wundernacht at Carmel Christkindlmarkt: 6-9pm. Carmel Christkindlmarkt - Carmel, IN. Exclusive, adults-only evening (21+) before the Market opens to the public. Food and drink vendors, live entertainment, and more. Tickets required.
Thursday, Nov 21
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.
The Nutcracker from Ballet Initiative: 10:30-11am. families with kids of all ages can join us to enjoy a portion of The Nutcracker in the Community Room. No tickets required.
Sci-Night Spectacular: 4:30-5:30pm. A drop-in, hands-on science adventure led by students from the Carmel High School Science National Honor Society. Ages 7 & up.
Bedtime Stories: 7-7:30pm. Stories, rhymes, and songs. No registration required. Ages 2-5.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN. No registration required:
Baby love: 10:30am
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. No registration required
Storytime: 9:30am & 10:30am
Pre-K Explorers: 1-2pm.
Pokemon Club: 3-4pm. Ages 6-11. Online registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.
Tales for Tots: 9:30-10am
Preschool Pals: 10:30-11am.
Domino Chain Reaction Club: 4-5pm
Friday, Nov. 22
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
The Nutcracker from Indiana Ballet Conservatory: 11-11:45am. families with kids of all ages can join us to enjoy a portion of The Nutcracker in the Community Room. No tickets required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN. Registration required.
Romp & Stomp: 10-10:30am.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.
Animal Adventures - Tracks & Scat: 3:30-4pm.
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN. No registration required.
Nutcracker Ballet Storytime: 10-11am. Listen to the story of the Nutcracker read by dancers from the Ballet INitiative.
Turnpike Troubadours: 7pm. Fishers Event Center - Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
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.
Butler Men’s Basketball vs. Merrimack College: 7pm. Hinkle Fieldhouse. Tickets required.
Saturday, Nov 23
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Play-Doh Maker Station: 2-2:30pm. Free tickets required - available 30min before start. Ages 4+.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt - Opening Day: 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 2-9pm. Hop on and off for free at stops at Main St, The Indiana Design Center, Midtown, The City Center, and the Christkindlmarkt.
Ice at Carter Green Opening Day: 11:30am-9pm. Online reservations required, skate rental available on site.
Federal Hill Commons Ice Plaza - Opening Day: 11am-9pm. 175 Logan Street Noblesville, IN. Tickets, skate rental, and skate aids available at Skate hut. More info, here.
Westfield Ice Ribbon - Opening Day: Skate sessions throughout the day 12-8pm. Grand Junction Plaza, Westfield, IN. Skate rental included in admission price. Reservations must be made online in advance.
Peanut Butter & Jam Session: 10:30am. Mariachi Sol Jalisciense de Indianapolis - Mariachi Music and Dance. Designed for children ages 1-7. Tickets required.
Sunday, Nov 24
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 12pm-8pm. 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 Santa Tour: 5-8pm. Orange/East. Check the Santa Tracker to see which route your neighborhood is on and when he will be driving by your street!
Federal Hill Commons Ice Plaza: 11am-7pm. 175 Logan Street Noblesville, IN. Tickets and skate rental available at Skate hut. More info, here.
Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards: 5pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tickets required.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Detroit Lions: 1pm. Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis IN.
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