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Theater & dance

An Indianapolis Opera La Traviata

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Hoosiers 40th Anniversary Screening with Q&A

The Center for the Performing Arts · Through Nov 15

Theater & dance

An Indianapolis Opera La Traviata

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Luminaries: Carmel's Lost Composer

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Event

Tales for Twos and Threes

Carmel Clay Public Library · 9:30 AM

Free1 more date through Nov 17
Event

Book Buddies

Carmel Clay Public Library · 10:30 AM

Free
Event

Finding Information Online

Carmel Clay Public Library · 1:00 PM

Free
Event

Books After Lunch

Carmel Clay Public Library · 1:30 PM

Free
Event

Byte Club

Carmel Clay Public Library · Through Nov 16

Free
Event

Hues and Cues: Learn and Play

Carmel Clay Public Library · 5:30 PM

Free
Event

Family Board Games and Puzzles: Come and Play

Carmel Clay Public Library · 5:30 PM

Free1 more date through Nov 28
Music

Christmas Joy with Edward S. Zlaty

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

A Motown Christmas

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Event

Little Ones

Carmel Clay Public Library · 9:30 AM

Free
Event

Page Turners

Carmel Clay Public Library · 9:30 AM

Free
Event

The Crafting Hour

Carmel Clay Public Library · 11:30 AM

Free
Event

Read-In at CCPL with Word on the Shelf

Carmel Clay Public Library · 4:30 PM

Free
Art & museums

Authors Christopher Castellani, Meg Anderson, Kara Kavensky

Carmel Clay Public Library · 6:00 PM

Free
Event

Mystery Book Group

Carmel Clay Public Library · 6:30 PM

Free
Comedy

LIVE from the Advanced Comedy Class

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Event

Library Babies

Carmel Clay Public Library · 9:30 AM

Free
Event

Overbooked

Carmel Clay Public Library · 4:15 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Wundernacht

Carmel Christkindlmarkt · 6:00 PM

Event

Creative Corner

Carmel Clay Public Library · 6:00 PM

Free
Event

Drop-In Craft

Carmel Clay Public Library · 10:00 AM

Free
Event

Pokemania

Carmel Clay Public Library · 4:00 PM

Free
Event

Inklings

Carmel Clay Public Library · 4:30 PM

Free
Event

PAWS Support Dog Visit

Carmel Clay Public Library · 4:30 PM

Free
Music

Punch Brothers: Unsung North American Expedition

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Event

Puzzle & Game Exchange

Carmel Clay Public Library · 10:00 AM

Free
Festivals & markets

Opening Ceremony

Carmel Christkindlmarkt · 11:30 AM

Event

World Games: Learn and Play with Carmel's Sister Cities

Carmel Clay Public Library · 1:00 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Holiday Trolley

- Carmel IN 46280 · 2:00 PM

8 more dates through Dec 19
Event

Paws to Read

Carmel Clay Public Library · 2:30 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Carmel Christkindlmarkt · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

Payne & Mencias Palladium Public Tour

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Santa Tours

- Carmel IN 46280 · 5:00 PM

9 more dates through Dec 13
Event

UNO: Learn and Play

Carmel Clay Public Library · 3:30 PM

Free
Event

Nintendo Switch Game Night

Carmel Clay Public Library · 4:00 PM

Free
Event

Catan for 2 Players: Learn and Play

Carmel Clay Public Library · 6:00 PM

Free
Theater & dance

The Nutcracker

The Center for the Performing Arts · Through Jun 22

Theater & dance

The Nutcracker: Magical Performances by Local Ballet Groups

Carmel Clay Public Library · 10:30 AM

Event

Sankt Martinstag Storytime

Carmel Christkindlmarkt · 4:00 PM

Event

Shop Small, Shop Carmel

- Carmel IN 46032 · 9:00 AM

Music

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party

The Center for the Performing Arts · Through Nov 29

Event

Dabble: Burlap Embroidery

Carmel Clay Public Library · 4:45 PM

Free
Event

ENL Conversation Group

Carmel Clay Public Library · 6:00 PM

Free
Event

Memory Café

Carmel Clay Public Library · 10:30 AM

Free
Event

Leave Your Mark

Carmel Clay Public Library · 4:30 PM

Free
Event

Pokemon Trading Hour

Carmel Clay Public Library · 6:00 PM

Free
Music

Leslie Odom, Jr: The Christmas Tour 2026

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

State of the City

- 502 E Carmel Dr No parking cones along Elm St. and the parking spa Carmel IN 4 · 8:30 AM

Theater & dance

Annie

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Michael Feinstein in Coming Home: The Holiday Celebration

The Center for the Performing Arts · Through Dec 26

Music

93rd Annual Purdue Christmas Show

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Drop Dead!

Carmel Community Players at The Cat · Through Dec 13

Festivals & markets

Santa Saturdays

<p>Indiana Design Center</p> - 200 S Rangeline Rd Carmel IN 46032 · 2:00 PM

7 more dates through Dec 12
Festivals & markets

Sankt Nikolaustag

Winter Pavilion and Spielhaus · 5:30 PM

Music

Indiana Wind Symphony: Jingle Them Bells

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

White Christmas Film Screening

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Holidays in Harmony with Girl Named Tom

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

German Sing-Along and Ornament Exchange

Carmel Christkindlmarkt · 7:30 PM

Music

Jon McLaughlin & Friends: Home for the Holidays

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Festivals & markets

International Winter Festival

Midtown Plaza - 365 Monon Blvd Carmel IN 46032 · 7:00 PM

Music

Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Sports

Glühwein Gallop 5K Walk/Run

Carmel Christkindlmarkt · 9:00 AM

Music

Carmel Symphony Orchestra HOLIDAY POPS: Traditions, nostalgia and joy

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Mar 23
Music

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Peanut Butter & Jam: Melchior Marionettes

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Festival of Carols

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Songbook Academy Sings the Songs of the Season

The Center for the Performing Arts · Through Dec 20

Festivals & markets

Military Appreciation Day

Carmel Christkindlmarkt · 12:00 PM

Music

Jeremiah Cosner: Local Mix Music Series

The Center for the Performing Arts · Through Feb 17

Music

Alan Cumming: Uncut

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

The Maltese Falcon: A Musical Nightmare

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney featuring Tony Kishman

The Center for the Performing Arts · Through Feb 14

Event

Big Bang Boom

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Clue

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Arrested Development

The Center for the Performing Arts · Through Feb 20

Music

Indiana Wind Symphony: 95 Years of John Williams

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

The Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras with Masaaki Suzuki

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Marcus Miller

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Pete the Cat

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Micky Dolenz: 60 Years of the Monkees

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Indiana Wind Symphony: Beethoven Bicentenary Celebration

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Local Mix Music Series: Indy Annies

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

The Music of the Beach Boys featuring Pet Sounds Live

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Peanut Butter & Jam: The Garden Symphony

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Conrad Tao

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Pavlo and Band in Concert

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble: Mixed Rep

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

United States Navy Band

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Steel Magnolias

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Blood Brothers

The Switch Theatre · Through Mar 21

Comedy

Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Spyro Gyra with special guest Stanley Jordan

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Kruger Brothers

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Luminaries: After the Applause, Legendary Mothers of Jazz

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Brooklyn Charmers: A Tribute to Steely Dan

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Gravity

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Stray Cats' Lee Rocker

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Music

Itzhak Perlman in Recital with Rohan De Silva, piano

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre: Remembrance

The Center for the Performing Arts · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

The Book of Will

Carmel Community Players at The Cat · Through Apr 25

Sports

Carmel Marathon Weekend 2027

Carmel · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

And a Child Shall Lead

Carmel Community Players at The Cat · Through Jun 20

Theater & dance

On the Verge or The Geography of Yearning

Carmel Community Players at The Cat · Through Aug 8

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