Our Boutique and Craft Fair is moving to Carmel!
Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 21
The Craft & Boutique Fair is BACK — Now in CARMEL
Join us for our Second Annual Craft & Boutique Fair — bigger, better, and now at Carter Green!
Last year, 75+ local artisans helped us raise funds to provide Christmas for 90 local families — and this year, we're going even bigger. Expect live music, delicious food, kids' activities, and one-of-a-kind gifts — all to make an even greater impact in our community this Christmas
🗓 Sunday, September 21, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Carter Green (home of the Carmel Farmers Market & Christkindlmarkt)
Do you make/sell gifts, crafts, food items, etc. (or know someone who does)? We would love to have you join us on Sunday, September 21. Meet neighbors, volunteers and partners from throughout Hamilton County for a day of music, food and fun while supporting your neighbors in need! Fill out this interest form for more information and to register.
Silent Auction Donations Needed!
Like last year, we are once again holding an online silent auction in conjunction with our craft fair to raise additional funds for families this Christmas. We have already received some AMAZING DONATIONS – including a family package to the Zoo, several great restaurant gift certificates, and even a one week VRBO rental in northern Michigan! Help us raise even more through our online silent auction.
We’re looking for more generous donations. Great ideas include:
- Gift cards & memberships
- Local experiences (spa day, private tours, etc.)
- Gift baskets (perfect for teams or small groups!)
- Handmade goods or vacation homes
Have something to give or a lead? Contact us at info@secretfamilieshc.org or 317-513-6367
Every dollar goes toward giving Hamilton County families a magical Christmas. Thank you for making it happen!
What is Secret Families?
What we do
How you can help
How it started
Secret Families of Hamilton County has been helping families since 2014. Our families are referred from local schools throughout Hamilton County. On the second Saturday of December, hundreds of volunteers shop, wrap and deliver presents to the family, along with Bibles, a Christmas tree, toiletries, and a Meijer gift card for Christmas dinner
How it started
How you can help
How it started
In December of 2004, our friends Chris and Al Holdren decided not to buy presents for each other and instead use this money to buy presents and tree for a family in need. 21 years later The Holdrens support 400 families annually in their Delaware County community and have helped launch divisions in six other Indiana counties, including Hamilton in 2014.
How you can help
How you can help
How you can help
It costs approximately $550 to support each family referred to us. Would your family or small group consider sponsoring a family instead of buying each other presents? Or would you consider making Secret Families your holiday donation of choice, with your own funds or together with friends or neighbors? Any amount will help!