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.
Stay tuned for the weekend event list coming Thursday night!
Monday, Dec 12
Drop-in Play Date: 10am-11:30am. Carmel Main Library, Discover Room A. Drop in anytime for an informal playdate and let kids choose from an array of available things to play with. Kids ages 0-3 and their caregivers. No registration required.
Zionsville Winterfest Skating Rink: Opens at 10am at Mulberry Fields park, 7 days a week, through Jan 2. Link for skate tickets and times.
Wednesday, Dec 14
Preschool Program at Cool Creek Nature Center: 10:30am-11:30am. Kids make a gift to nature that Hamilton Co. wildlife will appreciate to take home with them. Free event, open to all ages. Registration required.
Open Play @ The Park At Traders Point: 3-7pm. Traders Point Christian Church, 6590 S. Indianapolis Road Whitestown, IN. Free entry. Kids need socks, parents need an I.D. Pre-register your family and check the capacity tracker at tpcc.org/thepark.
Santa Drive-By: Turquoise/Central/Midtown. Check the Santa Tracker to see which route your neighborhood is on and when he will be driving by your street!
Thursday, Dec 15
Coca-Cola Caravan: Imagine a semi-truck taken over by Coca-Cola and Santa’s elves. Take pictures with Santa and the Coke polar bears, sample Coke and cookies, gifts for kids, and more. Free event, multiple location/times:
12-3pm: Westfield Meijer (225 W Spring Mill Pointe Dr, Westfield)
6-9pm: Westfield Kroger (150 W 161st St, Westfield)
Reindeer Games at Zionsville Winterfest: 1-2pm. Mulberry Fields. Reindeer children and family themed games. Free event. 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.
Open Play @ The Park At Traders Point: 3-7pm. Traders Point Christian Church, 6590 S. Indianapolis Road Whitestown, IN. Free entry. Kids need socks, parents need an I.D. Pre-register your family and check the capacity tracker at tpcc.org/thepark.
Friday, Dec 16
Coca-Cola Caravan: Imagine a semi-truck taken over by Coca-Cola and Santa’s elves. Take pictures with Santa and the Coke polar bears, sample Coke and cookies, gifts for kids, and more. Free event, multiple location/times:
12-3pm: Carmel Meijer (1424 W Carmel Dr, Carmel)
6-9pm: Kroger Fishers (9799 E 116th St, Fishers)
Santa Drive Thru: 6pm-8pm. Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding. 7444 W. 96th St. Zionsville, IN. Drive through the decorated horse barn and stop at the end to meet Santa for a photo and grab some hot cocoa. Free event.
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. Blue/West Central route. 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.
Open Play @ The Park At Traders Point: 3-7pm. Traders Point Christian Church, 6590 S. Indianapolis Road Whitestown, IN. Free entry. Kids need socks, parents need an I.D. Pre-register your family and check the capacity tracker at tpcc.org/thepark.
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.
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