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2026 Events
Mark your calendars for these fun upcoming events. Hope to see you there!
All events are subject to change.
April
Saturday, April 4 – Carmel Host Lions Club Breakfast with the Bunny
Thursday, April 16 – Farmers’ Market 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
Vase Decorating – DIY
Harrison Memorial Library
Thursday March 12th , 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
Wescom Financial Fraud Workshop
Harrison Memorial Library
Thursday March 19th, 2026 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm NO Registration Required
Free in-person event at Harrison Memorial Library, Ocean Ave & Lincoln St, Carmel, Ca 93921
Financial Wellness Workshop Series- sponsored by Alliance on Aging
Join us for this FREE workshop series sponsored by Alliance on Aging. The workshop will cover Fraud Awareness where participants will learn what identity, theft and fraud scams are and ways to protect yourself.
Questions? Call 831-624-4629 or email hml.reference@gmail.com
Apply now for a fiscal year 26-27 Council Discretionary Grant!
We’re inviting local organizations providing community, environmental, or social services that benefit Carmel residents to apply.
Deadline extended to Friday, March
27, 2026 by 5:00 PM
Max award: Up to $3,000 (funding determined
during May/June budget deliberations)
✅ Who’s eligible: 501( c ) nonprofits (or Carmel schools) located in Carmel-by-the-Sea or serving our community, providing the services requested for funding, and in good standing with the City.
Calling All Crafters!
Jury for the 55th Homecrafters' Marketplace
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.
Music in the Library – Brianna Colliard
Harrison Memorial Library
Thursday March 26th, 2026 - 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
Bingo at the Library
Harrison Memorial Library
First Monday of every Month – OPEN TO ALL AGES
Monday April 6th, 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
NOTICE OF SIDEWALK REPAIR ACTIVITY
City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
NOTICE OF SIDEWALK REPAIR ACTIVITY
Dates: January 10 – February 6, 2026
Overview
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea has contracted Precision Concrete Cutting (PCC) to complete limited sidewalk maintenance throughout the City. This work is part of the CBTS FY25/26 Capital Improvement Plan and will address roughly 1,426 uneven sidewalk panels and trip hazards as part of an ongoing effort to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility.
What to Expect
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
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!
4th Annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration
Come Celebrate Community + Our Planet
Join us on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Devendorf Park for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s 4th Annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration.
Let’s come together to celebrate people and our planet with tree planting, environmental initiatives, and community resources.
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.