Things to do in Carmel

Carmel is a prosperous Hamilton County suburb north of Indianapolis, known for the Monon Trail and the walkable Arts & Design District. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Carmel, Indiana.

Sun, Nov 15

Rainbow Bowls Paint Night at Bier Brewery

Rainbow Bowls Paint Night at Bier Brewery at Bier Brewery - Carmel

Bier Brewery - Carmel, Carmel

0–18 yrs

Tue, Nov 17

GMH Events Presents CHRISTMAS JOY WITH EDWARD S. ZLATY

Christmas concert with Edward Zlaty's Big Band and special guests—perfect holiday evening.

Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 17

Luminaries: Carmel's Lost Composer

Discover the life of Carmel's Lost Composer, Frederick Hunt, through music & storytelling.

Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

8–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Nov 18

Redevelopment Commission Meeting

Redevelopment Commission Meeting at One Civic Square, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Carmel IN 46032

4:00 PM One Civic Square, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Carmel IN 46032, Carmel

0–18 yrs

Wed, Nov 18

Free Meditation Series

Free Meditation Series at 707 E IN-32, Westfield IN 46074

6:30 PM 707 E IN-32, Westfield IN 46074, Carmel

Free0–18 yrs

Wed, Nov 18

BPE Productions A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS

Motown legends perform holiday classics—a family-friendly Christmas show.

Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 19

Mayor's Advisory Commission on Housing

Mayor's Advisory Commission on Housing at 1 Civic Square, Carmel IN 46032

9:00 AM 1 Civic Square, Carmel IN 46032, Carmel

0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 19

Tinsel & Tails

20th-anniversary celebration of rescue pets with heartwarming stories of hope and healing.

502 East Event Centre, Carmel

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 19

Wundernacht at Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Wundernacht at Carmel Christkindlmarkt at Carmel Christkindlmarkt, INC

Carmel Christkindlmarkt, INC, Carmel

0–18 yrs

Fri, Nov 20

Center Presents: Punch Brothers

Virtuosic bluegrass quintet Punch Brothers live at the Palladium—a musical showcase.

Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

10–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

Center Presents: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour

Center Presents: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour at Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts

Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

13–18 yrs

Sat, Nov 21

Carmel Holiday Trolley

Ride a festive trolley while shopping local boutiques and galleries in Carmel's Arts & Design District.

Carmel Arts & Design District, Indiana Design Center and City Center, Carmel

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 21

Holiday Trolley

Festive trolley ride through Carmel with holiday décor and seasonal cheer.

2:00 PM Carmel IN 46280, Carmel

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 21

Cara Rose DiPietro Master Classes

Cara Rose DiPietro Master Classes at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael

Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael, Carmel

0–18 yrs

Sat, Nov 21

2026 Carmel Christkindlmarkt Opening Ceremony

Ring in the Carmel Christkindlmarkt with live alphorn music, the Christkind, and festive tradition.

Carmel Christkindlmarkt, INC, Carmel

0–18 yrsOutdoor