The IN List: weekend shares the top events going on this weekend in & around Carmel. Be sure to keep an eye on Instagram stories from @keepingupincarmel for any event changes or additions.
Friday, Dec 9
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 11am-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.
Santa Drive-By: 5-8pm. Cupids Course - Magenta/East Central. Check the Santa Tracker to see which route your neighborhood is on and when he will be driving by your street!
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 Christkindlemarkt.
Winter Wonderland at 3UP: 5pm-12am. 201 W Main St. Carmel, IN. 3UP Rooftop Bar is transformed into a winter wonderland during the month of December. Grab some friends or go on a date night and check out the festive rooftop space. Outdoor areas are heated. Live music, holiday drinks.
Saturday Dec 10:
Carmel Holiday Porchfest: 2-4pm. Midtown Plaza, Carmel IN. Different artists perform every half hour. Local vendors on-site with food and drink. Free event.
Meet Me On Main: 5-9pm. Carmel Arts and Design District. Live music, businesses on main will have specials in store. Free event.
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 Christkindlemkt.
Movies at Midtown: Playing Elf. Midtown Plaza, Carmel, IN. Showing at 12noon, 3pm, and 6pm Bring blankets/chairs to sit on the midtown lawn.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 11am-10pm. 10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN. Free to enter. Visit carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/schedule for the daily schedule of events.
Winter Wonderland at 3UP: 5pm-12am. 201 W Main St. Carmel, IN. 3UP Rooftop Bar is transformed into a winter wonderland during the month of December. Grab some friends or go on a date night and check out the festive rooftop space. Outdoor areas are heated. Live music, holiday drinks.
Breakfast with Santa at Stuckey Farm: Times available from 8am-11am. Stuckey Farm Market, Sheridan, IN. Have breakfast, make an ornament, and visit with Santa. $25/child, $10/adult. Tickets required.
Reindeer Encounter at Clay Terrace: 10am-1pm. Clay Terrace Mall in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods. Free event.
Breakfast with Santa: 8:30am-12:30pm. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. Tickets range $30-50, includes breakfast.
Sunday Dec 11
Santa Sunday at the Christkindlmarkt: 1pm-7pm. Visit Santa in the Kindercreke for your holiday chat and photos.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt: Open 11am-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.
Santa Drive-By: 5-8pm. Green/Northeast. Check the Santa Tracker to see which route your neighborhood is on and when he will be driving by your street!
Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit the Palladium: 2pm. The Palladium, Carmel, IN. Enjoy an hour long concert featuring a live performance of Let It Go from “Princess Elsa." Tickets start at $21.
Breakfast with Santa: 8:30am-12:30pm. Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel, IN. Tickets range $30-50, includes breakfast.
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