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Indianapolis lights up the Soldiers and Sailors Monument for Circle of Lights on Friday, November 27, 2026, celebrating 64 years of the tradition. Live music, vendors, Santa and food trucks run 5 to 8pm on Monument Circle, and a child flips the switch before 7pm. Free to attend; food and vendor goods cost extra.
The Fishers Arts Council opens its Art of the Emerging Artist show with a free reception on Friday, December 11, 2026, 6 to 8pm, at the Art Gallery at City Hall. Meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and stay for the 6:45pm artist talk. All ages; an ASL interpreter will be there. The wine bar is cash.
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt honors active-duty service members and veterans on Sunday, December 20, 2026, with a ceremony in the Winter Pavilion from noon to 12:30pm and more activities around the free market until 8pm.
Nov 21–Dec 24: Wed–Thu 4–9pm, Fri–Sat noon–9pm, Sun noon–8pm; also Wed Nov 25 and Mon–Wed Dec 21–23 noon–9pm, Thu Dec 24 noon–4pm; closed Nov 26
Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carter Green
Carmel's German-style Christmas market fills Carter Green with festive huts, live music, artisans, a kids' craft corner and play house, from November 21 to December 24, 2026. Admission is free; food, gifts and ice skating cost extra. Open Wed–Thu 4–9pm, Fri–Sat noon–9pm, Sun noon–8pm; closed Mondays and Tuesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Verified Oct 28 · carmelchristkindlmarkt.com
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