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Mark your calendars for these fun upcoming events. Hope to see you there!
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 25 (Saturday) – Carmel Chamber of Commerce Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest & Parade
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
Veterans Day Library Closed – Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Harrison Memorial Library
Both library buildings will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025
City’s Conglomerate Paving Project
Scheduled to commence on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, and is tentatively scheduled for completion in April 2026, weather permitting.
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea has contracted Coastal Paving and Excavating, Inc. to perform the construction of the Conglomerate Paving Project.
Project Scope Includes:
- Asphalt overlay
- Spot pavement repairs and micro-surfacing
- Pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction
- Sidewalk, AC berms, and ADA ramps improvement
Card Making – November 13th 4pm
Harrison Memorial Library
Thursday November 13th , 2025 - 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
Join the City and American Legion Post 512 for the 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony.
Tuesday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. in Devendorf Park
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea in conjunction with American Legion Post 512, invites you to the annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Devendorf Park on Tuesday, November 11th, at 11:00 a.m.
Please join us before the ceremony at 10:00 a.m. for the World War I Arch 100th Year Re-dedication Ceremony. The ceremony will take place at the Arch at Ocean and San Carlos.
Sound Bath Meditation – December 4th, 2025 - 4:00pm
Harrison Memorial Library
Thursday December 4th, 2025 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NO Registration required
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!
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.
City of Carmel’s 54th Homecrafters’ Marketplace
Craftapolooza! - Saturday, November 22, 2025
The holidays are just around the corner. Are you ready? Carmel is the place to be on Saturday, November 22, 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!