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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.  

August

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

Tuesday, August 11 – Concours for a Cause

Wednesday, August 12 – Astons on the Avenue

Thursday, August 13 – 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 Carmel Sandcastle Contest - Theme “It Never Gets Old: Carmel at 110″

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

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Super Saturdays
Park Branch Children's Library

All are welcome to this storytime with songs, visual supports, and physical activities designed to engage families with children ages 2-10 with and without neurodifferences. 

Saturday August 8th, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm 

Free in-person event at Park Branch Library, Mission St & 6th Ave, Carmel, Ca 93921

Questions? Call 831-624-4664 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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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: