Free Events

This special day at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt honors active and retired military members. Please join us at 12 p.m. for a ceremony in the Winter Pavilion that will celebrate members of the military. ...

We will have:Ugly Sweater Contest – Guests will receive a number and vote silently on which sweater is the ugliest!Photos with Santa – Capture the perfect holiday memory with your pup! All proceeds go to Far Fetched Dog Rescue.Rescue Pup Toy Drive – Rescue dogs...

Celebrate the changing season with a winter foraging stroll through Central Park. You will learn to recognize common species and even search for small plants hiding beneath the leaves. Bring along a hand lens and a plant ID book if you have them. Be sure...

Celebrate the beloved German tradition of Sankt Nikolaustag! Bring the kids to the East Patio of the Winter Pavilion for a special meet & greet with St. Nikolaus himself, who will be handing out chocolates and mandarin oranges tucked inside a wrapped Christmas boot. Little...

Join us for a festive evening of German carols and holiday cheer. Whether you're fluent in German or simply enjoy a good tune, this event is open to everyone! No German language experience is required. Then, swap ornaments in our ornament exchange by bringing a...

Join us to kick off the holiday season at our annual Westfield in Lights celebration! This free holiday festival will have performances from local groups, food and retail vendors, Frosty the Snowman, carnival games, llama walking attractions, and more. Tenth Street Photography will be spreading holiday...

Join us for a magical evening filled with holiday cheer and festive fun for the whole family! Our Santa Soiree promises an unforgettable celebration that will kick off your Christmas season in style. FREE EVENT – All ages welcome! Date: Saturday, December 6 Time: 4 pm – 6 pm Location: Village...

Carmel Christkindlmartk's annual Christkind ChoralFest has quickly become a local favorite. Seven participating choirs of all ages will rotate through 15-minute performances on the Christkindlmarkt main stage, singing a selection of festive songs. Come watch the choirs or simply enjoy beautiful background music as you...

Looking for ways to make your holiday shopping a little greener and more earth-friendly? This holiday season, join us at the Carmel Green Initiative’s “Green Gift Shop” for green gift ideas that are local, organic, natural, recycled, reused or repurposed. Local businesses will showcase green...