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CITY OF CARMEL NEWSLETTER - Oct. 31, 2025 |
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2026 Arts Grant application window opens Nov. 3
The City of Carmel today announced that local arts organizations are invited to apply for a 2026 City Arts Grant. The grant application window opens Monday, Nov. 3 and closes Friday, Nov. 21.
For more information and to access the online application and submission form, please click the button below.
Read the full news release at this link.
Photo courtesy of The Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. Photographer, Chris Bucher.
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1st On Main wins Indy Chamber Monumental Award
The Indy Chamber hosted its annual Monumental Awards ceremony last Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Carmel’s mixed-use development, 1st On Main, was nominated for this prestigious award in the category of Real Estate Development and earned the Achievement Award among an impressive list of contenders.
Check out this footage about 1st On Main.
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City of Carmel Trick-or-Treat hours
The City of Carmel's official hours of trick-or-treating will be tonight 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.
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Carmel Fire Department invites you to kick off Men's Health Awareness Month
The Carmel Fire Department invites the community to join them for their third annual “Everyone Deserves Their Morning Sun” Movember Kick-Off event. On Saturday, Nov. 1, the roundabout at this intersection will be transformed into a living symbol of courage and hope. As part of the Movember movement, this event will highlight the importance of men’s health, including prostate and testicular cancer, as well as mental health and suicide prevention.
Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m.
Intersection of N. Range Line Road, Lowes Way and Clay Terrace Boulevard.
Read the full advisory at this link.
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106TH STREET AND HAZEL DELL PARKWAY
Beginning on or after Monday, Nov. 3, 106th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway will be closed for three weeks to install raised pedestrian crosswalks.
The suggested detour route is indicated in green on the map. To view a larger version, click on the image.
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HAZEL LANDING PARK DETOUR
Beginning on or after Monday, Nov. 3, Hazel Landing Park can only be accessed from the north side of Hazel Dell Parkway due to a roundabout closure for the installation of raised crosswalks. The detour is expected to be in place two to three weeks.
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1ST AVENUE NW
Starting Monday, Nov. 3, 1st Avenue NW will be closed to through traffic for utility work. A detour route will be provided utilizing 2nd Street NW, Range Line Road and 3rd Street NW. The closure will only be in place during daytime work hours and reopened in the evening. Work is expected to last two days.
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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.com 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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Congratulations, new officers and firefighters!
Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Carmel Police Department who were sworn in at the Oct. 20 City Council meeting.
Pictured front, left to right: Officers Connor Jackson, Alexander Garcia, Elise Tarpley, Jesus Gutierrez and Nathaniel Fordham.
This week, the Carmel Fire Department officially welcomed 13 new lateral hires with a pinning ceremony at CFD headquarters.
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Attention Carmel Utilities/Republic Services residential trash and recycling Friday customers:
🎃Please note that today only, Republic Services will begin trash and recycling collection routes one hour earlier (starting at 6 a.m.) and conclude routes one hour earlier (ending at 5 p.m.) to ensure that trucks will be off the road in residential trash and recycling areas during the Carmel Trick-or-Treat hours of 5 - 8 p.m.
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Carmel Utilities residential customers: leaf and landscape
pick up reminder
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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Take a quick survey
Help Carmel conserve water — Share your input in a Short Survey
As a valued member of our Carmel community, you play an important part in caring for the shared resources that make our city thrive — including our water.
Carmel Utilities invites you to take a brief, research-based survey about outdoor water use, focusing on lawn care and irrigation practices. The survey is part of a project led by the Purdue University Turfgrass Team, working to develop practical, science-backed strategies that support smarter water use across Central Indiana.
Your input will help us better understand how residents in Carmel use water for lawn maintenance and guide efforts to promote more efficient, sustainable practices. With our region facing the possibility of water shortages during dry seasons, even small steps toward conservation can make a meaningful difference for our community’s future.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your perspective and help keep Carmel’s water resources strong.
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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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🍿🎃Creepy and kooky on the big screen - Tonight!
A special Movies at Midtown feature: The Addams Family
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The Ice at Carter Green tickets on sale now!
Lace Up! 
The Ice at Carter Green opens for the season on Saturday, Nov. 22, bringing the best outdoor ice skating experience back to the heart of Carmel.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or trying it for the first time, grab your tickets now before prime spots sell out. The rink is located right next to the Christkindlmarkt, giving you the full holiday experience.
Purchase your tickets at this link.
Cast your vote!
 Carmel Christkindlmarkt has been nominated for The Zoe Report's 2025 Reader’s Choice Award for “Best U.S. Christmas Market.” Please help the award-winning market bring the title home and vote daily through Nov. 12.
Be sure to follow the Christkindlmarkt on social media as they countdown to opening day!
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Tricks and treats in the Arts & Design District, Midtown |
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Indiana Artisan Gifts
& Gallery
22 N. Range Line Rd.
🎃Visit the gallery for a treat on Halloween from 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. Reach into their pumpkin to see what gift you've won. It could be a discount, an artisan-made item or another kind of surprise.
Pictured: Jack-o-Lantern, watercolor print by Terry Armstrong, Warsaw, Ind.
CCA Gallery
111 W. Main St., Ste. 135
CCA Gallery's featured October artists are Amy Gunderson and Laurie Alvear.
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knell
110 W. Main St., Ste. 104
👗Visit the District's newest boutique, knell, for timeless, distinctive clothing for women. Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, stop by the shop and "Pick your Potion" for a festive surprise.
Carmel Clay History Museum
211 1st Street SW
Visit the museum Sat., Nov. 1, 1–4 p.m. for a special Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) open house. Celebrate and learn about this colorful Mexican tradition honoring loved ones and the connection between generations. 
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Holiday Preview Sip + Shop at Carmel City Center
Join the Shops at Carmel City Center on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 2 - 6 p.m. for a Holiday Preview Shopping Event.
Visitors can kick-start their holiday shopping with the locally owned merchants at Carmel City Center while sipping on wine and holiday sangria cocktails along with a sparkling lemonade mocktail at five of the participating shops.
Read Carmel City Center's news release at this link.
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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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City Council - Monday, Nov. 3, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Commercial Committee - Tuesday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission Residential Committee - Tuesday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m.
Board of Public Works - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.
Land Use and Special Studies Committee - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m.,
Carmel Police Department, 1st Floor Training Room, 1000 S. Range Line Rd.
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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