Things to do in Carmel

DEC3ThuThursday, December 320 events · Festivals & Holidays

1. 5 a.m.6 a.m.

   Nature's Ornaments: A Family Craft Program

   Pecar Nature Park

   Festivals & Holidays

2. 10 a.m.7 p.m.

   The Fashion Mall at Keystone Hosts Santa Photos

   lululemon at the Keystone Fashion MallFree

   Festivals & Holidays

3. 11 a.m.7 p.m.

   Hamilton Town Center Hosts Santa Pet Photos

   uPaint Pottery Studio - Hamilton Town CenterFree

   Festivals & Holidays

4. 11 a.m.7 p.m.

   Hamilton Town Center Hosts Santa Photos

   uPaint Pottery Studio - Hamilton Town CenterFree

   Festivals & Holidays

5. 11 a.m.12:30 p.m.

   uPaint a Story - December

   UPaint Pottery Studio - Plainfield, INFamily

   Family & Kids

6. 12 p.m.7 p.m.

   Greenwood Park Mall Hosts Santa Photos

   Greenwood Park MallFree

   Festivals & Holidays

7. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

   Holiday Group Candle Making & Sip + Paint Experience | 20 Guests

   Phiri Art Studios$811.75

   Also at 1 p.m.

   Festivals & Holidays

8. 1 p.m.

   Light Up Signs Workshop (12/3)

   5987 N 300 W, Greenfield, IN

   Classes & Talks

9. 4:30 p.m.7 p.m.

   After Hours Holiday Party & Toy Drive with the GLC and City of Lawrence Fire Department Sponsored by Keystone Group

   Indian Lake Country Club

   Festivals & Holidays

10. 5 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Avon Chamber Christmas Glow Bingo

    Washington Township Park$35+

    Festivals & Holidays

11. 5 p.m.

    Christmas at the Zoo

    Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens

    Tours & Attractions

12. 5 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Christmas at the Zoo

    Indianapolis Zoo Parking Lot$22+

    Festivals & Holidays

13. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    Holiday Lights Railbike Adventure

    Nickel Plate Express at Forest Park$25Family

    Festivals & Holidays

14. 5 p.m.8 p.m.

    Merry Mingle 2026

    Historic Saint Joseph Hall$20+

    Festivals & Holidays

15. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    BOOKS+ Peace Water Holiday Sip n' Shop

    Peace Water WineryFree

    Festivals & Holidays

16. 6 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Common Rounds: Nickel Plate Railroad Holiday Express

    Nickel Plate Express at Forest Park$20+

    Business & Networking

17. 7 p.m.

    Orchestra Holiday Concert 2026

    STAR Bank Performing Arts Center at Zionsville High School

    Music

18. 7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play adapted for the stage by Joe Landry, music by Kevin Connors

    Westfield Playhouse

    Theater & Dance

19. 7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Butler Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

    Clowes Memorial HallFamily

    Family & Kids

20. 7:30 p.m.

    Leslie Odom, Jr: The Christmas Tour 2026

    The Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts$45

    Theater & Dance