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, Dec. 16
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.
Clover Digs Books: 4-5pm
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.
Visits with Santa: time slots available from 5:30-7:30pm.
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.
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.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. No registration required.
The Grinch Interactive Movie: 5-7pm. Free family event, bring blankets.
Justin Timberlake - Forget Tomorrow World Tour: 7:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse - Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN. No registration required.
Story Time: 10:30am
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.
Intermediate Reader 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: 4pm & 6pm. Registration 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.
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.
Elf the Musical: 7pm. Clowes Memorial Hall - Butler University. Tickets required.
Yuletide Celebration at the Indy Symphony: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Wednesday, Dec 18
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN. No registration required.
Preschool Music & Movement: 10:30-11am
PJ Storytime: 6:30-7:30pm.
Fishers Library Events: 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN.
Babytime: 9:30am
Tot Tunes: 10:30am
Simple Gifts: 5-7pm. Make small, simple gifts. Grades 3-5.
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. Registration required.
Gathering STEAM: 3-4pm. Ages 5-7. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.
Books n Babies: 11:30-12pm.
Youth Break-In Box: 3:15-4pm
Tween Break-In Box: 4:30-5:30pm
Ballistic Bingo at Urban Apples: 6-9pm. Urban Apples Cidery - Westfield, IN. Bingo with spontaneous activities like bar limbo to trash-can basketball to picture drawing, stand-up comedy jokes, dart throwing, scavenger hunting, & more. Open to all ages.
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.
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.
Indy Fuel vs. Bloomington: 7pm. Fishers Event Center - Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Elf the Musical: 7pm. Clowes Memorial Hall - Butler University. Tickets required.
Yuletide Celebration at the Indy Symphony: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
Thursday, Dec 19
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Bedtime Stories: 7-7:30pm. No tickets required.
Westfield Library Events: 17400 Westfield Blvd. Westfield, IN. No registration required.
Baby Love Story Time: 10:30am
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN. No registration required.
Story Time: 9:30am & 10:30am
Pre-K Explorers: 1-2pm.
Pokemon Club: 3-4pm. Ages 6-11. Registration required.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.
Marble Mania!: 4-5pm. Ages 7-12
Lil’ Ninja Time with Santa: 9:30-10:30am. Ultimate Ninjas Noblesville. Registration required. 6 and under. $10/child.
Yuletide Celebration at the Indy Symphony: 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis, IN. 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.
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.
Elf the Musical: 7pm. Clowes Memorial Hall - Butler University. Tickets required.
Friday, Dec 20
Carmel Main Library Events: 425 E Main St, Carmel, IN.
Drop-In Craft: 10-11:30am. No tickets required. Ages 2-5.
Noblesville Library Events: 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN.
After Hours Laser Tag: 5:45-7:30pm. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Whitestown Library Events: 6310 Albert S. White Dr. Whitestown, IN. Registration required.
Holiday Card Creations: 9am & 3pm.
Zionsville Library Events: 250 N. 5th St. Zionsville, IN. Registration required.
Last Day of School Movie - The Grinch: 3:15pm-5pm.
Santa Dinner at Birdies: 4-6pm. 632 E State Road 32, Westfield, IN. One on One time with Santa, 6 Christmas Golf Tickets ($60 Value), A gift bag that includes: Cookies, a Candy Cane, and a $10 Birdies Bonus Bucks Card. $30 to reserve your spot. Reservations required.
Yuletide Celebration at the Indy Symphony: 2pm & 7:30pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
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.
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.
Festival of Carols: 8pm. The Palladium - Carmel, IN. Audiences can expect family favorites, thrilling musical highlights, and even a special visit from Ol’ Saint Nick! Tickets required.
Elf the Musical: 1pm & 7pm. Clowes Memorial Hall - Butler University. Tickets required.
Saturday, Dec 21
Mrs. Claus Visits WWPL: 3-4pm. Westfield Washington Public Library - Westfield, IN. Free event, bring your phones and cameras (no professional photographer on site).
Santa Saturdays: 2-5pm. “Santa’s House” - 200 South Range Line Road, Carmel, IN. Free event, no tickets required.
Butler Men’s Basketball vs. UConn Huskies: 12pm. Hinkle Fieldhouse - Butler University. Tickets required.
Yuletide Celebration at the Indy Symphony: 2pm & 7pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis, IN. Tickets 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.
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.
Winter Wonders Night Hike: 6:45-7:45pm. Cool Creek Nature Center. Registration required.
Festival of Carols: 3pm. The Palladium - Carmel, IN. Audiences can expect family favorites, thrilling musical highlights, and even a special visit from Ol’ Saint Nick! Tickets required.
Indy Fuel vs. Fort Wayne Komets: 7pm. Fishers Event Center, Fishers, IN. Tickets required.
Elf the Musical: 2pm & 7:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall - Butler University. Tickets required.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Yuletide Celebration at the Indy Symphony: 2pm & 7pm. Hilbert Circle Theatre - Indianapolis, IN. Tickets required.
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.
Festival of Carols: 3pm. The Palladium - Carmel, IN. Audiences can expect family favorites, thrilling musical highlights, and even a special visit from Ol’ Saint Nick! Tickets required.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans: 1pm. Lucas Oil Stadium. Tickets required.
Elf the Musical: 1pm & 6:30pm. Clowes Memorial Hall - Butler University. Tickets required.
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