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Mark your calendars for these fun upcoming events. Hope to see you there!
SEPTEMBER
September 6 (Saturday) – Carmel Prepares Community Safety Series: Disaster Kits & First Aid Training
September 14 (Sunday) – Sandcastle Contest
September 18 (Thursday) – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday & Community Day
OCTOBER
October 11 (Saturday) – Meet the Makers
October 16 (Thursday) – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday
October 20 (Monday – Challenged Athletes
October 25 (Saturday) – Pumpkin Roll down Ocean Avenue
October 31 (Friday) – City Birthday Celebration & Halloween Parade
NOVEMBER
November 7 (Friday) – Carmel High Shoe Parade
November 8 (Saturday) – Carmel Prepares Community Safety Series: Winter Storm Tips & Hands-Only CPR
November 11 (Tuesday) – Veterans Day Ceremony
November 22 (Saturday) – 54th Homecrafters’ Marketplace
DECEMBER
December 5 (Friday) – Annual Holiday Celebration
Music in the Library – Dan Frechette & Laurel Thomsen
Harrison Memorial Library
Thursday September 18th, 2025 - 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
Candle Making
Harrison Memorial Library
Thursday September 25th , 2025 - 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
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!
Third Thursday & Community Day
Come meet your local community groups to learn about ways to connect with others.
Community Day will take place on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This year, we are combining Community Day with our Third Thursday event. Third Thursday is an extension of our weekly farmers’ market that includes food, farmers’ market booths, kids’ activities, and music. A lively, fun community event.
Questions? Call 831-624-4629 or email hml.reference@gmail.com
Car Week Survey
We want to know your thoughts about Car Week and its impacts in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey! This information will be incorporated into the City’s after action report and shared with the City Council for planning for Car Week 2026.
62nd Annual Great Sandcastle Contest “Carmel’s Nature”
Sunday, September 14, 2025
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the American Institute of Architects, Monterey Bay Chapter invite you to participate in the 62nd Annual Great Sandcastle Contest on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
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.