Good morning, Carmel.

On May 3, the City of Carmel hosted Japan SpringFest in the parking lot south of City Hall and at the newly reopened Kawachinagano Japanese Garden.

The event, formerly known as the Cherry Blossom Festival, featured food vendors, performances, and hands-on activities.

Grammy nominee and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem ahead of the 110th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway — marking her return after performances in 2015 and 2024 as the event honors the nation's 250th birthday.

Carmel High School’s TechHOUNDS finished in second place at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship held in Houston from Apr.

29 to May 2 + Junior Emma Langlais received the FIRST Leadership Award. The program is now seeking engineering mentors to boost its STEM outreach.

Carmel High School student Allison Shen was honored with a $1,000 scholarship after receiving the top award at the Hamilton County Youth Service Awards on May 11 in Noblesville.

Shen (co-founder of Infinity Squared Mathematics) mentors underserved students globally.

IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward posted the fastest lap of Thursday’s Indianapolis 500 practice at 227.308 mph on the 2.5-mile oval + teams are fine-tuning their setups for qualifying runs on Saturday.

David Ranalli - Magician

7:30-9 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — Cost Info Unavailable — Experience a mesmerizing journey of mind-bending illusions and interactive magic with David Ranalli.

Mosaic Workshop

1-4 p.m. — Goldie & Co. — Cost TBD — Create a personalized garden stone to add charm to your home or garden.

Volunteer Dancer Training

4-5 p.m. — Carmel Ballroom Dance Studio — Optional $5 donation — Learn ballroom dance basics to assist as a volunteer with BOLD Benefits of Learning Dance.

Carmel Gazebo Summer Concert Series 2026

7 p.m. — Carmel Gazebo — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of family-friendly live music performances in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Mompreneur Midday Meetup

6-7 p.m. — Rangeline Chiropractic — Free entry — A supportive networking hour for business-owning moms to connect and share their journeys.

EidFest 2026

4-8 p.m. — Civic Square Parking — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of culture and community at EidFest.

Carmel Marathon 2026

8 a.m. — Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Registration fee required — Experience a scenic marathon course that showcases the beauty of Carmel.

Plates and Mates: Culinary Connections

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Matador, Carmel, IN — $10 reservation fee — Enjoy a curated dinner while making new foodie friends and exploring local Spanish cuisine.

Pet Sounds Live: A Beach Boys Celebration

7:30 – 9:00 PM — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — $25 food and beverage minimum — Experience a live recreation of The Beach Boys' iconic Pet Sounds album through music, storytelling, and visuals.

Jashn-e-Basant 2026

5-9 p.m. — Coxhall Gardens — $10 entry — Celebrate Eid with kite flying, music, and food at this vibrant community gathering.