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2025 Events

Please note that events, dates and times are subject to change.

2025 EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE

Festival of Ice

JAN 17-19

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

JAN 16

Carmel Winter Games

JAN 24-25

Sensory Skate DayS

JAN 29

Thank You to our 2019 Sponsors

FESTIVAL OF ICE

JANUARY 17-19
The 2025 Festival of Ice features demonstrations by professional ice carvers on Friday, January 17 in the Carmel Arts &Design District. Join the fun on Saturday, January 18 at The Ice at Carter Green for the People’s Choice carving competition and the Carmel Fire Department chili cook-off. On Sunday, January 19 there will be speed carving at The Ice at Carter Green. Bring your family and friends for this free and open to the public event.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR 2025
(Schedule may change before January 17, 2025)
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DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
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Friday,
January 17
Ice Carving demonstrations on Main Street (4 - 8 p.m.)
Complimentary Hot Chocolate courtesy of 1832 Brew Espresso Bar & Metronet; 111 W. Main St. Ste 130
Arts & Design District
Saturday,
January 18
Ice Carving Demonstrations (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
People's Choice Sculpture Voting (noon - 9 p.m.)
Carmel Fire Dept. Firehouse Chili Cook-Off (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Complimentary Hot Chocolate courtesy of 1832 Brew Espresso Bar & Metronet (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Ice Skating, Food & Beverage, Live DJ (11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

The Ice at Carter Green
Sunday,
January 19
Speed Carving (10 a.m.- 2 p.m.)
The Ice at Carter Green

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

JANUARY 16
The Ice at Carter Green will have special hours on this day for the community to come and enjoy the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday! Open 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (last skating session at 5:30 p.m.).

The public is also invited to join the City of Carmel and the Mayor's Advisory Commission on Human Relations in a ceremony to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There will be spoken word, interpretative dance, skits and more beginning at 6:30 p.m. at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts. Click here to learn more.

CARMEL WINTER GAMES

JANUARY 24-25
Carmel Winter Games builds real team spirit through on-ice, non-skating competitive games like Ice Trike Relays, Human Curling and Human Hungry Hippo, all while supporting select local nonprofits. In addition, you can cheer on your favorite Hometown Heroes during the competitive Hero-Olympic games between Carmel’s finest, the Carmel Fire Department and Carmel Police Department. Bring your whole family and enjoy the fun!

Only the team captain needs to sign up on Eventbrite, however waivers will need to be signed prior to participation. Sign-up will be available at a later date.
Register your team for the February 12th Carmel Winter Games at Center Green
Adult Waiver Form
Child Waiver Form
2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 
(Please note schedule may change before February 24, 2025)
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DATE
LOCATION
EVENT
Fri, Jan. 24
The Ice at Carter Green
Hometown Hero-Olympics (6 p.m.)
Sat & Sun, Jan. 24-25
The Ice at Carter Green
The Carmel Winter Games (Noon)
   - Ice Trike Relay
   - Human Curling
   - Human Hungry Hippo
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Live DJ (Noon - 4 p.m.)

Meet the Mascots (1 - 3 p.m.)

SENSORY SKATE DAYS

January 29, 5 - 7 p.m.
A sensory-friendly event for families, especially designed for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder or any type of special need. Skate aids will be available.

For more information email mbarrett@carmel.in.gov.