# Carmel Christkindlmarkt & The Ice at Carter Green > Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 21 – Dec 24 · 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Carter Green, 10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN 46032 - Ages: All ages (Free admission market; skate rental extra) - Price: Free market admission; ice skating $10-$12, skate rental $4 - Organizer: City of Carmel & Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Inc. - Official page: https://www.carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/carmel-christkindlmarkt-and-the-ice-at-carter-green--listing-9d9b1457e6f905ed3dccfde7 ## About Consistently voted the #1 Holiday Market in the United States by USA Today 10Best, the Carmel Christkindlmarkt transforms Carter Green into an authentic German Christmas market nestled between The Palladium and The Tarkington theatre. Over 50 handcrafted wooden vendor huts imported from Germany offer traditional Lebkuchen gingerbread, hand-carved wooden nutcrackers, German smokers, Käthe Wohlfahrt ornaments, and mouthwatering raclette cheese scraped fresh over warm baguettes. Families can skate together on The Ice at Carter Green, an open-air ice rink situated right in the center of the twinkling market huts. Children can participate in the Kinderecke (Kids Corner) to make traditional German crafts, listen to German folklore stories, and meet the enchanting Christkind angel and St. Nikolaus on festive weekend afternoons. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Smooth concrete and brick plazas accommodate strollers and wagons comfortably; weekend evenings get crowded so daytime visits offer easier stroller gliding. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms and heated indoor baby changing spaces are accessible within The Palladium and the Tarkington civic facilities bordering the market. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all generations, from babies in bundle-me carriers to ice-skating teens and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Rich aromas of cinnamon, roasted nuts, and woodsmoke fill the air; live polka brass bands perform at the Glühwein pyramid stage. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [Carmel Christkindlmarkt Opening Day and Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/carmel-christkindlmarkt-opening-day-and-tree-lighting--listing-e7aeef28a88a51d523e6a891) — Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30 AM – 6:45 PM · Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Carter Green · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. 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