Good morning, Carmel.

A new section of Monon Boulevard will open with a ribbon-cutting at the playground on the Monon Greenway (between City Center Drive and Walnut Street) from 11:30 a.m. to noon on July 3.

The $14 million project is a collaboration between the city and Carmel Clay Parks Recreation.

David Commanday returns as music director for the Carmel Symphony Orchestra as he leads the group at CarmelFest on July 4 at 8 p.m. on the Gazebo stage—fireworks will follow to mark the city’s 250th celebration.

Annual Boat Parade

6-8 p.m. — Woodland Spring Clubhouse — Free entry — Decorate your boat and compete for patriotic prizes in a fun-filled lake parade.

Westfield Rocks the 4th

4-10:30 p.m. — Grand Park Sports Campus — Free entry — Celebrate America 250 with live music, food vendors, and an exciting fireworks show.

2000's Night with BBMAK

7:30-9 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — $25 food and beverage minimum — Enjoy classic guitar-pop hits from the British trio known for their harmonies and chart-topping songs.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: The Music of Star Wars

8:00 PM — Conner Prairie — Tickets required — Experience a magical musical journey with iconic scores from the Star Wars franchise performed live.

Jed Harrelson Live Performance

7:30 – 9:00 PM — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — $25 food and beverage minimum — Experience Nashville soul artist Jed Harrelson's heartfelt blend of soul, rock, and R&B.

Protecting Your Personal Information Online

2-3:15 p.m. — Primelife Enrichment Inc — Free entry — Learn how to safeguard your personal information while navigating the web.

Glizzy Gallop Community Run

6-8 p.m. — Athletic Annex - Carmel — Free entry — Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with a fun community 2–3 mile run/walk and post-run hot dogs.

2026 AIA Indianapolis Golf Outing

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM — Brookshire Golf Club — Registration required — Enjoy a day of golf with AIA Indianapolis members and sponsors in beautiful Carmel, Indiana.

Adoption Cat-urdays

12-5 p.m. — Petco — Free entry — Meet and play with a variety of adoptable cats and find your new furry friend.

Now That's Funny Comedy Night

7:30 – 9:00 PM — Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection — Two item minimum — Laugh with Chicago's top comedians, including headliner Joe Kilgallon and feature Katie Meiners.