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CITY OF CARMEL NEWSLETTER - Oct. 17, 2025 |
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🎨Walk, Learn, Explore: Carmel’s public art collection is now interactive!
The City of Carmel is thrilled to announce the official launch of our new online Public Art StoryMap and the interactive Public Art Walking Tours map.
The new interactive tools, for the first time, bring to life Carmel’s vast array of art in an accessible digital format, a key goal of the City’s first Public Art Master Plan approved in July. Optimized for mobile devices, these tours are perfect for a family outing, a lunch break activity, or a fun, fit way to rediscover our city's culture.
A big thank you to dedicated City team members Shane Burnham (Technology) and Larysa Glaspie (Redevelopment) who have been busy bringing Carmel's public art collection to your fingertips (and your sneakers!).
Ready to start exploring?
Screenshot of the Public Art Walk map with graphics of people added.
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Celebrate Diwali this weekend!
Everyone is welcome at the second annual Diwali Festival of Lights at its new location at Carter Green.
Saturday, Oct. 18
5 - 9 p.m.
Visit Experience Carmel's Facebook page to view the event map, list of performers and sponsors.
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City of Carmel Trick-or-Treat hours
The City of Carmel's official hours of trick-or-treating will be Friday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. Homes welcoming trick-or-treaters should turn on their porch lights. If you do not wish to participate, or run out of treats, please turn off your porch lights.
While there are many neighborhoods and other organizations that hold their own Halloween events and celebrations, we encourage those who want to trick-or-treat door-to-door to use the City's official hours to do so.
This link takes you to the news release.
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3RD AVENUE SW
From 4 p.m to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, the southbound lane of 3rd Avenue SW will be closed to vehicular traffic for the Diwali Festival. The northbound lane of 3rd Avenue SW will be open to vehicles.
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MONON GREENWAY UNDER CITY CENTER DRIVE
Through Oct. 31, Phase 3 of the Monon Boulevard expansion requires the closure of the Monon Greenway at the tunnel under City Center Drive. The detour route is shown in green. Please be aware of increased activity in this area on Saturday, Oct. 18 for the Diwali Festival. |
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CIVIC SQUARE
The City of Carmel has begun brick removal and repaving at Civic Square, north of Carmel City Hall.
Monday, Oct. 20: The area shaded in yellow will be closed to vehicular traffic for two days. Two-way traffic will shift to the south side of the fountain and Veterans Way will remain open.
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NEWS FROM HAMILTON COUNTY HIGHWAY
The Hamilton County Highway Department is responsible for all roads, bridges and small structures (less than 20-foot span) within Hamilton County which are not state highways and which are not within the corporate limits of a city or town.
126TH STREET BRIDGE REHABILITATION 126th Street between Brookshire Parkway and Royce Court is closed for bridge rehabilitation with an expected completion date of mid-November.
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The City of Carmel encourages all residents and commuters to review the latest news release issued by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) regarding the Level Up 31 project.
This is a multi-year, state-led project by INDOT to enhance the I-465/U.S. 31 interchange. Although not a City of Carmel initiative, it will significantly impact local traffic flow, particularly near the 106th Street and U.S. 31 corridor.
Phase 1 construction is underway and includes key closures such as the southbound U.S. 31 ramp to 106th Street and the closure of eastbound 106th Street under U.S. 31. For detailed detour maps, project timelines and the full scope of work, please refer to INDOT's official news release: INDOT Level Up 31 Project Update.
- All detour routes are posted on INDOT's LevelUp31 website.
- Sign up for Level Up 31 project alerts via email or text message at alerts.indot.in.gov.
- Motorists are encouraged to visit INDOT TrafficWise at 511in.org to monitor conditions.
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Safety Spotlight
To help keep our community safe and informed, we've added a new section with safety tips from various City departments. Each edition will feature quick, useful tips from the Carmel Police Department, Carmel Fire Department and other City teams, from seasonal advice to everyday best practices.
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💧Carmel Utilities Fall 2025 Newsletter is now available! Read the newsletter at this link and don't forget to register for the new customer portal.
Carmel Utilities residential customers: leaf and landscape
pick up reminder
Mark your calendars for Community Shred-It and Recycling Day
All Carmel Utilities customers can participate in the FREE bulk item drop-off. Please bring identification that shows proof of Carmel residency.
Saturday, Nov. 8
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Carmel location - Creekside Middle School
3525 W. 126th Street
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This month's focus is Electric Bikes.
Now that you know more about E-bikes, why not take the Electric Bike Quiz for a chance to win a prize?
The Climate Action Advisory Committee makes recommendations for implementing the Carmel Climate Action Plan (CAP). This newsletter item helps achieve the public education strategy in the CAP.
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On the big screen in Midtown
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Carmel Winter Market
Carmel Winter Market - Saturday is opening day!
Saturdays, Oct. 18 - Mar. 28
9 a.m. - noon
Six Eleven
611 3rd Avenue SW
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2025 Luxe Layers Design Showcase
The Indiana Design Center is pleased to announce the 2025 Luxe Layers Design Showcase event line-up and guest of honor, Kendall Wilkinson. The two-day event series is designed to inspire and be the resource for home design, remodeling and custom building projects.
Nov. 12 and 13
Indiana Design Center
200 S. Range Line Rd.
Read the full news release at this link.
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Save the Date - Wundernacht
VIP may be sold out, but there's still time to purchase General Admission tickets for the hottest holiday event of the year - Wundernacht: Market Magic with a Purpose.
Experience the Carmel Christkindlmarkt before it opens to the public on Saturday, Nov. 22 by attending this preview night on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy complimentary samples of all food and drinks, special activities and specialty cocktails available that night only from exclusive beverage partners and more. Plus, be first in line to shop all of the Market gift vendors.
Learn more and purchase your tickets at this link.
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Carmel Sister City Advisory Board - Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m., Carmel Clay Public Library, Room 2B
City Council - Monday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m.
Carmel Advisory Commission on Disability - Tuesday, Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m., Carmel Clay Public Library, Meeting Room C
Mayor's Advisory Commission on Senior Living - Wednesday, Oct. 22, 5:30 p.m.
Plan Commission - Thursday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m.
Save the Date
Carmel Small Business Network Meeting (CSBN)
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Carmel Fire Department Headquarters, 201 Veterans Way
Lunch sponsored by Indiana Integrative Hypnosis
This meeting is free but please register at this link.
Carmel Neighborhood Association Network Meeting (CNAN)
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m., Carmel Fire Department Headquarters
201 Veterans Way
All public meetings take place in the Council Chambers in City Hall, unless otherwise indicated. Public meetings are broadcast live on Carmel TV and YouTube.
To view archived Government Meetings with Closed Captioning, visit the City's video archives.
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About the City of Carmel, Indiana
A thriving community acclaimed for its distinct amenities, robust business environment and excellent schools, the City of Carmel was named the #2 Best Place to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report. Highly regarded by its residents as a safe community offering an exceptional quality of life, Carmel is home to an award-winning parks system and a wealth of cultural options. Carmel is built for big dreams. Find out more at www.carmel.in.gov.
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