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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.
September
Thursday, September 17 – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday
Saturday, September 19 – 63rd Great Carmel Sandcastle Contest - Theme “It Never Gets Old: Carmel at 110″
Saturday, September 26 – Car Week 2026 Listening Session
October
Saturday, October 10 – Meet the Makers
Thursday, October 15 – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday
Saturday, October 24 – 11th Annual Pumpkin Roll
Friday, October 30 – Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 31 - City’s 110th Birthday Celebration
November
Wednesday, November 11 – Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Saturday, November 21 – 55th Homecrafters’ Marketplace
December
Friday, December 4 – Annual Holiday Celebration
City of Carmel & American Legion Post 512 Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Wednesday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. in Devendor Park
Please join us in Devendorf Park on Wednesday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. as we honor all who served.
Come early and enjoy the Del Monte Brass Band at 10:15 a.m.
After the ceremony, the American Legion invites you to their open house at Dolores & 8th.
Book Club with Library Director Heather Cousin
Harrison Memorial Library
Our Library Director Heather Cousin is facilitating a Book Club!
Book: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Date & Time: Tuesday November 17th 4pm to 5pm
Location: The Harrison Memorial Library - Gathering Place
Audience: Adults and Teens
No Registration – Walk in only
Climate Cafe: A Place for Conversation
Harrison Memorial Library
Location: Park Branch Library, Local History Department, Mission St & 6th Ave
Date & Time: Thursday, Nov. 12, 4-5pm.
Registration required: Call 831-624-4629 or email hml.reference@gmail.com
City of Carmel’s 55th Homecrafters’ Marketplace
Carmel Craftapolooza! - Saturday, November 21, 2026
It’s that time of year again, shop till you drop! Whether you are ready for them or not, the holidays are right around the corner. To help get you started and in the mood, Carmel is the place to be on Saturday, November 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There are not one, not two, not three, but four craft shows all within walking distance of each other.
All craft fairs are free and open to the public.
We hope to see you there!
City’s Conglomerate Paving Project
Update as of 7/2/2026
Conglomerate Paving Project Update
Public Works Paving Update for July 6 and 7
Notice of the Upcoming Micro‑Surfacing Street Work
The City will continue to finish the micro‑surfacing pavement maintenance on Monday, July 6, on the following streets:
Puzzle Exchange!
Harrison Memorial Library
No Need to Buy New Puzzles! Trade yours with the community for free
Bring a puzzle in, take a puzzle home.
Honor System! No checkout needed
Puzzle Donations Accepted!
Adventure awaits at the Friends of the Library Bookroom at Sunset Center…
Books? We got 'em. Volunteer opportunities? You bet! Place to donate your gently loved books? Of course! We've got it all :)
We are at the Farmer’s Market, too. Stop by and say hi! And, be in the know about upcoming special book sales by signing up for our emails.