Experience Carmel

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable evening in Midtown Plaza as we celebrate one of Chinese culture's most cherished traditions during the Chinese Mooncake Festival! Experience the energy, flavor, and beauty of the season together as a community.

🗓️ Saturday, September 19 | 6:30 p.m.

What’s in store:
✨ Vibrant Dragon Parade
🥮 Authentic mooncakes
🎭 Captivating cultural performances
🎨 Hands-on festive activities for all ages

Mark your calendars, invite your neighbors and join us for a night of culture and celebration!

09/04/2026

Experience the magic of the Festival of Lights right here in Carmel! Come together for a dazzling celebration featuring dynamic dance performances, delicious food vendors, colorful decorations and cultural activities for the whole family 🪔

📍 Where: Carter Green
📅 When: Saturday, October 10 | 4:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Let’s spread joy, warmth, and light across our community.

09/03/2026

🥨 Trade your everyday wear for a volunteer tee at Carmel’s Oktoberfest! 🍺

Want to support your community, enjoy live polka music and help throw the best autumn bash in Carmel? We need event crew volunteers to help make Oktoberfest a success on Friday, October 2 at City Center!

Available Shift Roles:
🎪 Event Set Up: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 1 – 5 p.m.
🎟️ Wristband Checker: 5:45 – 9:15 p.m. (Must be 21+)
🎉 General Support & Guest Logistics: 6 – 10 p.m.
🧹 Post-Event Crew: 8:30 – 10:30 p.m.

All volunteers receive an official City of Carmel Volunteer T-shirt and community service hours verification!

👉 Grab your shift before spots fill up: https://bit.ly/4ykgFlv

09/03/2026

September is here, and so is a great new lineup of events slated for this month 🎉

Comment below which event you're most looking forward to!

08/31/2026

Grab your map and get ready for an adventure! 🎒✨ This week’s Movies at Midtown feature is Dora and the Lost City of Gold!

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsor, Allied Solutions, for making these family-fun events possible. See you on the lawn!🍿🎬

08/26/2026

Where horsepower meets high art! 🚗🎨

This weekend, Carmel is turning into the ultimate open-air gallery. Whether you're obsessed with classic supercars or love watching world-class artwork come to life in real-time, Artomobilia and Carmel on Canvas are teaming up to bring you an incredible lineup.

We kick it off with Carmel on Canvas beginning on Friday, with another day of art slated for Saturday in the midst of cars galore as we move into Artomobilia!

✨ What to expect:
🏎️ 500+ collector & exotic cars lining the streets of Midtown and the Arts & Design District
🎨 Live plein air painters capturing the action and scenery across the city
📍 Iconic spots where painters may be found: Arts & Design District, Midtown, City Center, Japanese Gardens and Central Park

Bring your friends, grab a coffee, and spend your weekend soaking in the sights. Trust us, you don't want to miss this!

📍 Carmel Arts & Design District & Midtown
📅 Friday, Aug 28 – Saturday, Aug 29

08/25/2026

Join Us for the Roundabout Ride! 🚲🔄

Looking for a fresh route to log some miles and hang out with local cyclists? We’re hosting the Roundabout Ride, a community bike ride built around the smoothest, most seamless loops in the area.

Why you’ll love it: Roundabouts aren't just great for traffic—they make for continuous, rhythmic pedaling without the constant stop-and-go of city intersections!

Ride Details:
Date: Sunday, September 13
Check In Time: 7 a.m.
Meeting Spot: Midtown Plaza

Distance: 50/25/10 mile ride options

👉 Claim your spot and check out the route here: https://www.bikereg.com/bike-carmel-roundabout-ride

Thank you to our title sponsor, American Structurepoint, as well as Wellness Route sponsor Cool Creek Family Health, Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, Renova Total Health and Renewal By Andersen Of Indiana for your generous partnership.

08/24/2026

There will be no Movies at Midtown showings this week due to maintenance being performed on the Midtown Screen.

08/21/2026

We hope to see you at next year’s Día de la Familia event! Thank you again to all who have put countless hours into planning this event, and we know it will come back better than ever next year.