Free Events

A Letters to Santa mailbox will be available with direct service to the North Pole at Grand Junction Plaza (225 S. Union Street) from November 29 - December 15. Mailboxes are also located outside Westfield City Services (2728 E. 171st Street), Westfield Fire Department Headquarters/Station...

New this year, stop by the Holiday Market featuring handmade, artisan goods from local vendors. From art and home decor to sweet treats, stocking stuffers, and holiday gift options, there’s something for everyone under the twinkling lights of downtown Fishers. Apply to be a vendor...

Palladiscope is a one-of-a-kind, custom made viewing system designed to play architectural cinema. Created specifically for the Palladium, it consists of 12 projectors, customized software, and components that make visual experiences and projections possible. Just as CinemaScope was an enhanced way to view movies, projecting...

This holiday season, families with kids of all ages can join us to enjoy the magic of The Nutcracker as four area dance groups perform portions of this whimsical ballet in the Community Room. See your favorite characters come to life—Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker,...

Make sure to find Noblesville Creates at the Noblesville Light Parade! The City of Noblesville announces the second Holiday in Lights Parade, sponsored by Hare Chevrolet and Central Indiana Chevy Dealers, which will be held on Saturday, December 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m.  “Last year’s parade brought...

The holidays are more magical than ever in Hamilton County, Indiana. Old-world holiday charm comes to Carmel, Indiana, at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt (pronounced Chris-t-Kindle-Mark-t) in 2025.  Beneath twinkling lights, browse more than 50 wooden huts selling authentic products imported from Germany, like wooden toys, nutcrackers, music...

Celebrate Oktoberfest Friday with German style food and drinks, games and live music by Der Polktaz. Peruse the Carmel City Center shops and vendors while enjoying this family-friendly evening. Where: Carmel City Center at 720 S. Range Line Road. Carmel City Center is located at the...

The Carmel International Arts Festival (CIAF) is a 502(c)(3) organization who’s mission is Educating the Community Through the Arts. This mission is carried out through a 2-day festival the last weekend of September in the Arts and Design District of Carmel, Indiana. With the 2...

Carmel PorchFest is a free, family-friendly community event where a variety of musical acts perform live on neighborhood porches in the Arts & Design District. Plenty of food and beverage vendors will be available. We host close to 60 bands on approximately 20 porches. Visit our website...

Carmel Arts & Design District, Midtown, City Center and Central Park. An open-air painting exhibition and competition, quick paint at the Farmers Market and an art fair in the Arts & Design District, Midtown, City Center and Central Park. No adm. chg. 317-571-2787; carmelartsanddesign.com  ...