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Book Arts - Wood Type Posters
Letterpress workshop where adults compose a phrase in rare wood type and print broadside posters, ending with a print exchange.
, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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Halloween Carnival
City of Carson Halloween Carnival at the Carson Event Center on Carson Street, starting at 5:00 PM.
, Starts 5 p.m.
Carson Event Center
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Handset Type: Compose, Ink, & Print Your Favorite Quote
Hands-on letterpress workshop setting a quote in metal type and printing cards on a Vandercook cylinder press.
, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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Painting the Way: Yucca Paintbrush and Ochre Painting (Carson Library)
Native American Heritage Month program where kids make a paintbrush from yucca leaves and paint with red ochre.
, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Carson Library
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CSUDH Toros Women's Volleyball home matches (Carson Torodome)
Cal State Dominguez Hills volleyball home matches at the Carson Torodome in the 2026 season, including Senior Day.
As listed by the organizer. No Torodome street address or destination pin is supplied.
, Starts 5 p.m. (and 1 more day)
Carson Torodome, CSUDH
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Beginners Tech Club - Session #3 (Carson Library)
Third session of a beginners tech club for adults covering Windows, email and Internet safety.
, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Carson Library
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Smarty Pants Storytime (Carson Library)
Storytime for preschoolers and caregivers with songs, rhymes and movement, part of Smart Start at the Library. Advance registration is required.
, 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Carson Library
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Socrates Cafe: Brewing Conversations (Carson Library)
Adult discussion group on life's fundamental questions, from ethical to social issues, with light refreshments served.
, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Carson Library
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Friday Night at the Fights Boxing Dinner Show
City boxing dinner show at the Carson Event Center with dinner, music and boxing showcase matches.
, Starts 5 p.m.
Carson Event Center
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Book Arts: French Fold Bindings
Workshop on building a French Door Book with two front covers, filled with collaged pages inspired by exquisite corpse.
, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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Wild Colors: Ink & Pigments
Workshop making inks from oak galls, acorn caps and hibiscus, plus watercolors from ochres, clays and rocks.
, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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Book Arts: Intro to Risograph Printmaking
Intro class on the museum's Risograph duplicator, creating 1-2 color designs and printing in layers.
, 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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Junk Journaling (Carson Library)
Teens ages 13 - 17 make art and memories from recycled materials, starting with a scavenger hunt for junk.
, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Carson Library
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Veterans Day Celebration
City of Carson Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Park on Moneta Avenue, starting at 10:00 AM.
, Starts 10 a.m.
Veterans Park
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My Hair, My Style: Sewing Workshop (Carson Library)
Workshop on hair discrimination in Native and African American cultures where teens sew their own hair accessory. Advance registration is required.
, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Carson Library
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Parallax: Faculty/Guest Dance Concert (CSUDH University Theatre)
Faculty and guest dance concert of original contemporary works exploring movement, perception and space in the University Theatre.
, Starts 7 p.m. (and 3 more days)
CSUDH University Theatre
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Beginners Tech Club - Session #4 (Carson Library)
Session four of the library's beginner computer club, teaching adults how the cloud works and how to download files.
, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Carson Library
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Smarty Pants Storytime (Carson Library)
Storytime for ages 2 - 5 followed by a Parent Cafés chat where caregivers swap parenting tips. Advance registration is required.
, 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Carson Library
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CSUDH Toros Men's Basketball home games (Carson Torodome)
Cal State Dominguez Hills men's basketball home games at the Carson Torodome in the 2026-27 season.
As listed by the organizer. No Torodome street address or destination pin is supplied.
, Starts 6 p.m. (and 7 more days)
Carson Torodome, CSUDH
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Play and Explore (Carson Library)
Saturday play morning for children ages 0 - 3 and caregivers focused on gross motor skills.
, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Carson Library
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Book Arts: Pressure Printing
Experimental printing workshop combining collage, stencil and color to make patterns and textures, with all materials provided.
, noon – 4 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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Matchroom Boxing Presents: Diego Pacheco vs Darius Fulghum
Super-Middleweight boxing showdown at Dignity Health Sports Park, broadcast on TNT, truTV and DAZN as part of The Fight series.
, Starts 1 p.m.
Dignity Health Sports Park
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Holiday Printing Sampler
Printing session on Vandercook presses trying letterpress, pressure printing and Lego printing, with prints to take home. No registration required, as listed.
Annual-events page lists this schedule before its 2027 section; confirm with the museum.
, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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Make It & Take It Workshop: Holiday Gifts
Sublimation printing workshop for decorating coffee mugs, notebooks and other gift items with your own designs.
, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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The Art of Emmi Whitehorse (Carson Library)
Kids learn about Navajo painter and printmaker Emmi Whitehorse, then make art in her style.
, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Carson Library
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STEAM: Ozobots for Teens (Carson Library)
Coding basics for teens ages 12 - 18, guiding Ozobots through mazes and puzzles with color-based programming.
, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Carson Library
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1976 Time Capsule Opening Ceremony
City Hall ceremony opening the 1976 City Hall time capsule, marking nearly 50 years since the City Hall dedication.
, Starts 6 p.m.
Carson City Hall
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Smarty Pants Storytime (Carson Library)
School readiness storytime with books and movement, plus a Parent Cafés session for caregivers afterward on November 20. Advance registration is required.
, 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Carson Library
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Make-A-Craft (Carson Youth & Family Services)
City Youth & Family Services craft session at the Carson Event Center, listed for November 21 and December 19.
As listed by the organizer.
, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (and 1 more day)
Carson Event Center
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History of Paper & the Art of Paper Making (Book Arts Guild)
Quarterly Book Arts Guild event to learn about paper making and try it, guided by two industry experts.
Annual-events page lists this schedule before its 2027 section; confirm with the museum.
, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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Fiber Arts Club (Carson Library)
Fiber arts session for teens on basic embroidery, with all materials provided.
, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Carson Library
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Adult 101: Workplace Readiness (Carson Library)
Teens ages 13 - 17 get interview tips, workplace etiquette and help creating a professional resume.
, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Carson Library
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After School Kids Club (Carson Library)
After school activities in art, science and technology for ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Carson Library
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Play and Explore (Carson Library)
Play session where babies and toddlers up to age 3 build motor skills alongside their caregivers.
, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Carson Library
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Book Arts - Foil with Class: Holiday Cards
Holiday stationery workshop on vintage Kingsley hot foil stamping machines, making 20 cards or personalizing your own.
, noon – 4 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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Book Arts: GELLÁGE
Workshop pairing gelli plate monoprints with collage, using stencils, stamps and bubble wrap for texture.
, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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Book Making: Photo Album / Journal
Bookbinding workshop using Chicago screw binding to build a photo album, scrapbook or portfolio with removable pages.
, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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Magic Show with Joe Wonderment (Carson Library)
Interactive magic show with sleight of hand and mind-reading for ages 5 - 11 with a parent or caregiver.
, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Carson Library
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Design a 3D Printed Gift (Carson Library)
Teens ages 12 - 18 get a tutorial on designing a 3D printed gift of their own.
, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Carson Library
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CSUDH Toros Women's Basketball home games (Carson Torodome)
Cal State Dominguez Hills women's basketball home games at the Carson Torodome in the 2026-27 season.
As listed by the organizer. No Torodome street address or destination pin is supplied.
, Starts 5:30 p.m. (and 2 more days)
Carson Torodome, CSUDH
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Tree Lighting
Tree Lighting on the City of Carson Community calendar, held at the Carson Event Center from 6 to 7 PM.
As listed on the City calendar: Event Center. Another City source names City Hall; confirm venue.
, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Carson Event Center
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Socrates Cafe: Brewing Conversations (Carson Library)
Informal philosophy talk for adults exploring different perspectives on contemporary issues, with light refreshments.
, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Carson Library
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Winter Fest
Winter Fest on the City of Carson Recreation calendar at Veterans Park on Moneta Ave, 4:30 to 8:30 PM.
As listed on the City calendar.
, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Veterans Park
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Circle Time (Carson Library)
Circle Time with stories, rhymes and music for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers. Advance registration is required.
, 10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Carson Library
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Book Arts: Holiday Card Printing
Letterpress session where participants set wood type, ink the press and print 25 holiday cards.
, noon – 4 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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Two Guitars | One Stage
Finger-picking guitar concert by Richard Smith and Pat Bergesen spanning classical, blues, folk, the Beatles and bluegrass. Reservations required.
Annual-events page lists this schedule before its 2027 section; confirm with the museum.
, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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Kids Art Studio (Carson Library)
Kids ages 8 - 12 create a canvas piece that may travel to other library locations in a 2027 art exhibit. Advance registration is required.
, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Carson Library
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Paint & Sip (Carson Youth & Family Services)
Adult paint and sip session run by city Youth & Family Services at the Carson Event Center on December 12.
As listed by the organizer.
, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Carson Event Center
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Holiday Krazy Krafts Day
Family crafting day at the International Printing Museum.
, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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Play and Explore (Carson Library)
A morning of play, curiosity and creativity for children 0 - 3, part of Smart Start at the Library.
, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Carson Library
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Book Arts - Paper Craft: Make Your Own Ornaments
Paper ornaments class teaching folding techniques with printed and handmade papers.
, noon – 3 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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RISO PARTY: Holiday Cards
Risograph meetup where printmakers design holiday cards and take home 15 prints, with pizza, snacks and sparkling beverages.
, noon – 4 p.m.
International Printing Museum
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Raising Resilient Children (Carson Library)
Evening parenting seminar on raising resilient children ages 3 - 12, led by a Triple P accredited librarian. Advance registration is required.
, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Carson Library
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Slime Science (Carson Library)
Kids ages 5 - 12 learn the chemical reaction behind slime and make their own to take home.
, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Carson Library
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Community Basketball
Community Basketball listed on the City of Carson Recreation calendar at the Veterans SportsComplex.
As listed on the City calendar; public access and registration are not confirmed. Confirm venue.
, 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Veterans SportsComplex
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Music and Movement For Families With the Bloom Arts Foundation (Carson Library)
Bloom Arts Foundation family program where kids ages 2 - 6 sing, dance and play across Jazz, World Music and Classical.
, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Carson Library
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FIber Arts Club (Carson Library)
Ages 13 and up learn basic hand and machine sewing, then make a simple sewing project.
, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Carson Library
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After School Kids Club (Carson Library)
Educational kids club with art, science and technology activities for ages 5 - 12 and a parent or caregiver.
, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Carson Library
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Play and Explore (Carson Library)
Late December play morning for ages 0 - 3 that works on gross motor skills and family bonding.
, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Carson Library
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Happy Noon Year! (Carson Library)
New Year's Eve activities and crafts with a countdown to noon for ages 4 - 10 and caregivers.
, 11 a.m. – noon
Carson Library
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