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2024 Events

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

FESTIVAL OF ICE

JANUARY 20 - 22
The 2023 Festival of Ice features carving demonstrations by professional ice carvers on Friday, January 20 in the Arts & Design District.

On Saturday, January 21 at The Ice at Carter Green, events include a Big Block carving competition, and a Carmel Fire Department chili cook-off.

Sunday, January 22 at The Ice at Carter Green features a fast-paced carve-off on stage, skating to a live DJ, and more!

Grab your family, friends or significant other for our January 2023 event and join the fun!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR 2023
(Schedule may change before January 20, 2023)

DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
Friday,
January 20
Ice Carving demonstrations on Main Street (4 - 7 p.m.)
Arts & Design District
Saturday,
January 21
Ice Carving Competition - Large Sculptures/Big Block Carving
(10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Carmel Fire Department Chili Cook-off (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
The Ice at Carter Green
Sunday,
January 22
Quick Carve, a fast-paced carve-off on stage (10 a.m.- 2 p.m.)

Immediately following the Quick Carve, Ice Carving Winners will be announced.
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

FEBRUARY 9-10
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.
2024 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 
(Please note schedule may change before February 9, 2024)
DATE
LOCATION
EVENT
Friday, Feb. 9
The Ice at Carter Green
Hometown Hero-Olympics (6 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 10
The Ice at Carter Green
The Carmel Winter Games (Noon)
   - Ice Trike Relay
   - Human Curling
   - Human Hungry Hippo

Live DJ (Noon - 4 p.m.)

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

SENSORY SKATE DAY

Dates in January & February, 2024 to be announced soon
A sensory-friendly event for families, especially designed for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder or any type of special need.