Free Events

Kick off the holiday season with us at Westfield in Lights! Attractions include holiday performance groups, retail and gift vendors, hot chocolate, beer, and food vendors, carnival games, animal meet and greets, caricature artists, and more!...

Enjoy your holiday shopping! Ride the festive Carmel Holiday Trolley as you shop unique, local boutiques and galleries in our Arts & Design District, Indiana Design Center and City Center. Riders will receive free gifts and that warm glow that comes from knowing you have...

A beautiful outdoor walkway of seasonal lights and decorations from Carter Green to Main Street along the Magnificent Monon Greenway through the heart of our city. As you stroll along the Monon, hop on and off the trail for carry-out at one of your favorite...

Santa will be making a return visit this holiday season, continuing a tradition that began with his inaugural tour of Carmel in a fire truck – visiting families sheltered at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get ready for more tours and more opportunities to see...

Small Business Saturday means a lot to us at Mercantile 37. We believe in a simple life. We believe that how we all spend our time and money matters. That’s why our energy at Mercantile 37 is focused on connecting and interweaving stories, relationships, and...

Visit with Santa and friends at Santa's House located at, 200 South Range Line Road, the Santa House is in the Indiana Design Center parking lot.  Saturdays, December 5, December 12 and 192 - 5 p.m....

Join us for an unforgettable Diwali celebration as we bring the Festival of Lights to life in Carmel! Experience the joy and excitement of Diwali with vibrant decorations, traditional music, and family friendly activities that capture the essence of this beloved festival. Enjoy delicious food...

The Arts in Autumn, a fun fall festival sponsored by Allied Solutions, will stretch from Midtown Plaza to the Indiana Design Center and leads into the Arts & Design District for Allied Solutions' Meet Me on Main annually in the fall. Enjoy food and beverage vendors, arts and...

This free trick-or-treating community event will feature more than 40 booths distributing candy and other treats to children of all ages. Costumes are encouraged, but everyone is welcome to join in on the not-so-spooky fun, costume or not. Make sure to stick around for the movie...

The City of Carmel, in partnership with local veterans organizations, proudly hosts its annual Veterans Day Ceremony— a meaningful community gathering dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This solemn and patriotic ceremony provides an opportunity...