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Mark your calendars for these fun upcoming events. Hope to see you there!
Join us for a day dedicated to honoring our community and our
planet! The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is proud to host its 4th
Annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration
Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Devendorf Park
The event hosts local nonprofits and community organizations,
eco-friendly businesses, a mini-farmers market, and live music.
Interested in participating as a vendor? It’s free! Complete the vendor interest form.
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.
Bingo at the Library
Harrison Memorial Library
First Monday of every Month – OPEN TO ALL AGES
Monday February 2nd, Monday March 2nd, Monday April 6th and Monday May 4th 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
Card Making
Harrison Memorial Library
Thursday February 5th , 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
First Monday of every Month – OPEN TO ALL AGES
Monday February 2nd, Monday March 2nd, Monday April 6th and Monday May 4th 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
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!
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.