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2026 Events

Mark your calendars for these fun upcoming events.  Hope to see you there!

All events and dates are subject to change.  

April

Saturday, April 4 – Carmel Host Lions Club Breakfast with the Bunny

Thursday, April 16 – Third Thursday

Saturday, April 18 - Earth + Arbor Day – 10am-2pm

May

Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17 – Carmel Art Festival

Thursday, May 21 – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday

Monday, May 25 – Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

June

Friday, June 5 – Saturday, June 13 – Carmel Culinary Week

Thursday, June 18 – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday

July

Saturday, July 4 – Monterey County Pops! Independence Day Concert

Thursday, July 16 – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday

August

Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 16 – Monterey Peninsula Car Week

Tuesday, August 10 – Concours for a Cause

Wednesday, August 11 – Astons on the Avenue

Thursday, August 12 – Ferrari Owners Club Concours Carmel

Wednesday, August 26 – 55th Homecrafters’ Jury Day

September

Thursday, September 17 – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday

Saturday, September 19 – 63rd Great Sandcastle Contest

October

Saturday, October 10 – Meet the Makers

Thursday, October 15 – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday

Saturday, October 24 – 11th Annual Pumpkin Roll

Saturday, October 31 – Halloween Parade + City 110th Birthday Celebration

November

Wednesday, November 11 – Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Saturday, November 21 – 55th Homecrafters’ Marketplace

December

Friday, December 4 – Annual Holiday Celebration

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Button Art – DIY
Harrison Memorial Library

Thursday April 30th , 2026 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm  OPEN TO ALL AGES

Free in-person event at Harrison Memorial Library, Ocean Ave & Lincoln St, Carmel, Ca 93921

All Supplies provided.

Questions? Call 831-624-4629 or email hml.reference@gmail.com

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Calling All Crafters!
Jury for the 55th Homecrafters' Marketplace

Jury event flyer

Are you interested in participating in the City of Carmel’s popular Homecrafters’ Marketplace?

Entry into Homecrafters’ is through a jury.  This year’s jury takes place on Wednesday, August 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Carmel Woman’s Club.  No appointment necessary, show up when it’s convenient for you.

The 55th Homecrafters’ Marketplace is Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the north lot of Sunset Center.

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Card Making
Harrison Memorial Library

Thursday May 7th , 2026 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm  OPEN TO ALL AGES

Free in-person event at Harrison Memorial Library, Ocean Ave & Lincoln St, Carmel, Ca 93921

All Supplies provided.

Questions? Call 831-624-4629 or email hml.reference@gmail.com

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Bingo at the Library
Harrison Memorial Library

First Monday of every Month – OPEN TO ALL AGES

Monday May 4th, Monday June 1st, and Monday July 6th - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Free in-person event at Harrison Memorial Library, Ocean Ave & Lincoln St, Carmel, Ca 93921

Questions? Call 831-624-4629 or email hml.reference@gmail.com 

 

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City’s Conglomerate Paving Project
Update as of 1/22/2026

Conglomerate Paving Project Update

The Conglomerate Paving Project, which includes street paving work, select sidewalk repairs, ADA ramps, and asphalt concrete (AC) berm repairs, began on November 12.

Completed AC Overlay Paving Work:

Ocean Avenue between Highway 1 and Carpenter Street

Ocean and San Antonio Avenues Intersection: 4 ADA Ramps are completed

10th Avenue between Mission Street and Junipero Street