Summer Farmers Market – The Carmel Farmers Market will open for the summer season May 4 and run from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through September. Admission is free. The market is at 2 Carter Green. Learn more at CarmelFarmersMarket.com.
Bike maintenance – To kick off National Bike Month, Bike Carmel will offer a free bike maintenance drop-in event from 1 to 3 p.m. May 4 at the Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main St. Attendees will learn about the basics of essential bike repairs. Registration is not required.
Cheftacular – At the Cheftacular fundraiser, Carmel High School culinary students will partner with local chefs to create unique dishes that can be sampled by attendees. The event is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 6 at CHS, 520 E. Main St. Tickets cost $40 to $300. Learn more and purchase tickets at event.ontaptickets.com/events/cheftacular-2024-5-6-2024.
Election Day – Primary Election Day is May 7. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Find your polling location and learn more at hamiltoncounty.in.gov/226/Polling-Locations.
Horsepower carnival – Children’s TherAplay Horsepower event is set for 4 to 6:30 p.m. May 8 at TherAplay, 9919 Towne Rd. The sensory-friendly carnival and resource fair will include games, food and visits with the horses and other special guests. Cost is $15. Learn more and purchase a ticket at childrenstheraplay.org/horsepower.
Meet Me On Main – Restaurants and shops in Carmel’s Arts & Design District will stay open until 8 p.m. May 11 for the monthly Meet Me on Main. The event will also offer a hands-on public art project and an opportunity to win a $100 gift card. In addition, Sandra Baughman will demonstrate the art of quilling, which involves curling long strips of paper, at Indiana Artisan, 22 N. Range Line Rd.
Adaptive 5K – Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation will host its annual Adaptive 5k at 9:45 a.m. May 18 in Carmel’s Central Park, 1195 Central Park Dr. W. The course is fully accessible for participants who utilize wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility aids, and the event is sensory-friendly. CCPR’s Adaptive 5k welcomes people with and without disabilities to participate. Cost is $25. Register and learn more at anc.apm.activecommunities.com/carmelclayparks/activity/search/detail/25556?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&mc_cid=e33e8e5bfa&mc_eid=5e87c92e87.
Art of Wine – Art of Wine is set for 5 to 9 p.m. May 18 on Main Street in Carmel’s Arts & Design District. Indiana wineries will offer samples to those 21 and older who purchase a $30 tasting ticket. The event is free to attend and is open to all ages. Learn more at carmelartsanddesign.com/art-of-wine.
