Holiday Preview Sip + Shop – Carmel City Center will host a Holiday Preview Sip + Shop from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 4. Guests can kick-start holiday shopping while enjoying wine and peppermint white Russians available at participating shops. Carmel High School’s Select Sound choir will sing carols from 2 to 5 p.m.

Election Day – The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Carmel voters to elect a mayor, city councilors and other municipal officials. The renewal of the Carmel Clay Schools operating referendum is also on the ballot. Learn more, including where to vote, at hamiltoncounty.in.gov/226/Polling-Locations.

Meet Me On Main – Restaurants and shops in Carmel’s Arts & Design District will stay open until 9 p.m. Nov. 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.

A Retrospective of Carmel – The Carmel Clay Historical Society and Carmel Clay Public Library will present a Retrospective of Carmel from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at the library, 425 E. Main St., as part of the celebration of the Hamilton County bicentennial. The event will include speakers, musicians and family-friendly activities designed to educate guests about the history of Clay Township. Learn more at hamcoturns200.com/events.

Christkindlmarkt opens – The Carmel Christkindlmarkt will open for the season on Nov. 18 at Carter Green, 1 Carter Green. General market hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 24. The market is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Learn more at CarmelChristkindlmarkt.com.

Bolt for the Heart – The 12th annual Bolt for the Heart 5K run and walk will begin at 9 a.m. Nov. 23 on 3rd Ave. SW just west of Carter Green. The Thanksgiving Day event raises funds to purchase AEDs to be placed in law enforcement vehicles. Learn more at /runsignup.com/Race/IN/Carmel/BoltfortheHeartThanksgivingDay.