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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.
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 11 – Concours for a Cause
Wednesday, August 12 – Astons on the Avenue
Thursday, August 13 – 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’s 110th Birthday Celebration
November
Wednesday, November 11 – Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Saturday, November 21 – 55th Homecrafters’ Marketplace
December
Friday, December 4 – Annual Holiday Celebration
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.
Card Making
Harrison Memorial Library
Thursday July 16th , 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
Thursday June 23rd , 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
City’s Conglomerate Paving Project
Update as of 7/2/2026
Conglomerate Paving Project Update
Public Works Paving Update for July 6 and 7
Notice of the Upcoming Micro‑Surfacing Street Work
The City will continue to finish the micro‑surfacing pavement maintenance on Monday, July 6, on the following streets:
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.