Free things to do with kids in Carmel

3 listings in Carmel, IN: free family activities, kids' programs and storytimes. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.

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Carmel Christkindlmarkt tree lighting ceremony

Sat, Nov 21, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM

Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carter Green

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt lights its 2026 Christmas tree on opening day, Saturday, November 21, from 6 to 6:45pm, with performances and a countdown. The market's opening ceremony with alphorn music and the Christkind is earlier that day, 11:30am to noon. Free market admission.

Verified Oct 28 · carmelchristkindlmarkt.com

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Kids & familyFree (worth about $8)

Sankt Martinstag storytime at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Wed, Nov 25, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carter Green

Kids can hear the story of Saint Martin, told with an illustrated book and plenty of audience participation, at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 4 to 6pm. Sessions start every 15 minutes. Market admission is free.

Verified Oct 28 · carmelchristkindlmarkt.com

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Kids & familyFree (worth about $10)

Sankt Nikolaus visits the Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Sat, Dec 5, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carter Green

Sankt Nikolaus and Knecht Ruprecht arrive at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30pm. Watch their entrance and presentation in the Winter Pavilion, then meet them at the Spielhaus, where kids who recite a poem or sing a song get a small gift. Market admission is free.

Verified Oct 28 · carmelchristkindlmarkt.com

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