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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.
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 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 110th Birthday Celebration
November
Wednesday, November 11 – Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Saturday, November 21 – 55th Homecrafters’ Marketplace
December
Friday, December 4 – Annual Holiday Celebration
Saturday Hours at Park Branch Library – Starting July 11
Vote in our poll!
We are excited to announce that, starting July 11, 2026, the Park Branch Library (Mission St & 6th Ave) will be open for four hours on Saturday afternoons. (Only Park Branch will be open; Harrison Memorial Library will be open Monday-Friday, but not Saturdays.)
We are asking the community to help us determine the best schedule for Saturday hours. Which hours would you prefer? Vote in our poll!
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.
Craftapalooza Fun – DIY
Harrison Memorial Library
Thursday June 18th , 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
Bingo at the Library
Harrison Memorial Library
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
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!
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.