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Events
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
Library Closed for MLK Jr Day
Monday, January 19, 2026
Both library buildings will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Applications Accepted: Historic Resources Board Vacancy
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is accepting applications to fill one (1) unscheduled vacancy on the Historic Resources Board.
Who may apply: Residents of Carmel-by-the-Sea or Monterey County are encouraged to apply.
Desired Experience or Interest
Applicants should have experience or a strong interest in one or more of the following areas:
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History or local history
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Architecture or historic architecture
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Archaeology, anthropology, or paleontology
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 12/15/2025
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 Paving Work:
Ocean Avenue between Highway 1 and Carpenter Street
10th Avenue between Mission Street and Junipero Street
6th Avenue between Guadalupe Street and Carpenter 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!
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.