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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.

Independence Day
Sat, Jul 4

Independence Day

Carmel's all-day Independence Day celebration with community events for families.

Carmel
0–18 yrs
CarmelFest | 250th Celebration
Sat, Jul 4

CarmelFest | 250th Celebration

Join Carmel's 250th anniversary celebration with a day-long outdoor community festival at Carter Green.

12:00 PM Carter Green, 10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN 46032, Carmel
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Movies at Midtown
Tue, Jul 7

Movies at Midtown

All-day outdoor movie event in the Carmel Arts & Design District.

365 Monon Blvd, Carmel, IN 46032, Carmel
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo
Wed, Jul 8

Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo

Free outdoor evening concert for families at Carmel's City Hall Gazebo.

7:00 PM City Hall Gazebo, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, Carmel
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Beginner Ukulele Class
Wed, Jul 8

Beginner Ukulele Class

Learn ukulele basics at Carter Green in Carmel.

8:00 PM Carter Green, Carmel, IN 46032, United States of America, Carmel
6–15 yrs
Clay Terrace Concert Series!
Thu, Jul 9

Clay Terrace Concert Series!

Free concert series at Clay Terrace in Carmel—family-friendly outdoor music.

7:00 PM Clay Terrace Boulevard, Carmel, IN 46032, United States of America, Carmel
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Free Play Lab: Play with Purpose
Thu, Jul 9

Free Play Lab: Play with Purpose

Hands-on sensory play designed to support infant and toddler development.

The Sensory Shoppe, Carmel
0–5 yrsIndoor
Carmel Historic Preservation Commission
Thu, Jul 9

Carmel Historic Preservation Commission

Carmel Historic Preservation Commission at Council Chambers

6:00 PM Council Chambers, Carmel
0–18 yrs
First-person Interpretation—Betsy Ross and Phyllis Wheatley by the DAR’s Tea & Rebellion Society
Thu, Jul 9

First-person Interpretation—Betsy Ross and Phyllis Wheatley by the DAR’s Tea & Rebellion Society

Living-history performances about Betsy Ross and Phyllis Wheatley at Carmel Clay History Museum.

Carmel Clay History Museum, Carmel
8–18 yrsIndoor
Shuffling Pop Up
Fri, Jul 10

Shuffling Pop Up

7:00 PM Gradle Drive, Carmel, IN 46032, United States of America, Carmel
0–18 yrs
Criminal Records, Afterglow, Misunderstood & Safety Off
Fri, Jul 10

Criminal Records, Afterglow, Misunderstood & Safety Off

8:00 PM West 106th Street, Carmel, IN 46032, United States of America, Carmel
0–18 yrs
Cool Creek Concert Series - Mellencougar: America 250 Celebration
Fri, Jul 10

Cool Creek Concert Series - Mellencougar: America 250 Celebration

Cool Creek Concert Series with live music—America 250 celebration in Carmel.

7:00 PM East 151st Street, Carmel, IN 46033, United States of America, Carmel
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Fri, July 10 | 9:30 AM - Getting to Know Your iPhone
Fri, Jul 10

Fri, July 10 | 9:30 AM - Getting to Know Your iPhone

9:30 AM 3rd Avenue Southwest, Carmel, IN 46032, United States of America, Carmel
0–18 yrs
Jazz Master Class Pop Up
Sat, Jul 11

Jazz Master Class Pop Up

Jazz Master Class Pop Up—hands-on music learning experience.

12:00 PM Gradle Drive, Carmel, IN 46032, United States of America, Carmel
8–18 yrsIndoor
My Park Series: Meadowlark Park
Sat, Jul 11

My Park Series: Meadowlark Park

My Park Series: Meadowlark Park in Carmel

Meadowlark Park, Carmel
0–18 yrs
Family Fun Ride | Bike Carmel
Sat, Jul 11

Family Fun Ride | Bike Carmel

Family-friendly bike ride for all ages starting at Carmel Elementary School.

8:30 AM Carmel Elementary School, 101 S Richland Ave, Carmel, IN 46032, Carmel
0–18 yrsOutdoor
My Park Series- Medowlark Park
Sat, Jul 11

My Park Series- Medowlark Park

Nature walk with a professional naturalist through woodland paths and playgrounds at Meadowlark Park.

Medowlark Park, Carmel
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Sip, Snack & Create: Pottery Picture Frame Workshop
Sun, Jul 12

Sip, Snack & Create: Pottery Picture Frame Workshop

Make a pottery picture frame at Monon Boulevard—creative hands-on fun.

5:00 PM Monon Boulevard, Carmel, IN 46032, United States of America, Carmel
5–12 yrsOutdoor
Molter Brothers
Sun, Jul 12

Molter Brothers

Live music in Carmel—check artist for family appeal.

3:00 PM East Main Street, Carmel, IN 46032, United States of America, Carmel
13–18 yrsOutdoor
Summer of Stewardship
Tue, Jul 14

Summer of Stewardship

Become a park steward & help care for land, air & water at Founders Park.

Founders Park, Carmel
5–12 yrsOutdoor
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