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Things to do with kids in Carson

Family-friendly things to do in Carson in 2026: 26 kid-friendly events plus 2 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, October 8, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. International Printing MuseumCulture · $$
  2. Cinemark Carson and XDCulture · $$
  3. Teen Advisory Board Meeting + Block PrintingThursday, October 8, 2026 · Carson Library
  4. Smarty Pants StorytimeFriday, October 9, 2026 · Carson Library
  5. Fall Book SaleSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Carson Library
  6. Play and ExploreSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Carson Library
  7. Fiber Arts Club for TeensSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Carson Library
  8. Printmaking WorkshopTuesday, October 13, 2026 · Carson Library - Meeting Room
  9. Hello Kitty® and Friends: Friendship BraceletsWednesday, October 14, 2026 · Carson Library
  10. Adopt a Shelter Pet and Read to RoverFriday, October 16, 2026 · Carson Library
  11. Circle TimeSaturday, October 17, 2026 · Carson Library
  12. Explore the Strength of Spider WebsWednesday, October 21, 2026 · Carson Library
  13. Play and ExploreSaturday, October 24, 2026 · Carson Library
  14. Tough Topics for Teens: Fentanyl and Opioid AbuseTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Carson Library - Meeting Room
  15. Comedy Juggling with David CousinWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Carson Library
  16. The Art of Pacita AbadThursday, October 29, 2026 · Carson Library
  17. Smarty Pants StorytimeFriday, October 30, 2026 · Carson Library
  18. Circle TimeSaturday, October 31, 2026 · Carson Library
  19. Painting the Way: Yucca Paintbrush and Ochre PaintingWednesday, November 4, 2026 · Carson Library
  20. Smarty Pants StorytimeFriday, November 6, 2026 · Carson Library
  21. Circle TimeSaturday, November 7, 2026 · Carson Library
  22. Junk JournalingTuesday, November 10, 2026 · Carson Library - Meeting Room
  23. My Hair, My Style: Sewing WorkshopThursday, November 12, 2026 · Carson Library - Meeting Room
  24. Smarty Pants StorytimeFriday, November 13, 2026 · Carson Library
  25. Play and ExploreSaturday, November 14, 2026 · Carson Library
  26. The Art of Emmi WhitehorseWednesday, November 18, 2026 · Carson Library

Family-friendly spots in Carson

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Upcoming family events in Carson

ThuOct 8
  1. 4 PMTeen Advisory Board Meeting + Block PrintingCarson Library · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Join us for a Teen Advisory Board meeting, where you can help guide the Library with teen programming suggestions.Free
FriOct 9
  1. 10:30 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeCarson Library · Library · Ages 1–5In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!Free
SatOct 10
  1. 10:30 AMFall Book SaleCarson Library · Library · Ages 3–12In-Person Program Join us for our annual Fall Book Sale!Free
  2. 10:30 AMPlay and ExploreCarson Library · Library · Ages 1–5In-Person Program Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity!Free
  3. 12 PMFiber Arts Club for TeensCarson Library · Library · Ages 10–13In Person Program Learn a new skill such as crocheting, knitting, embroidery, or cross stitch, or brush up on an existing skill, with like-minded crafty teens!Free
TueOct 13
  1. 4 PMPrintmaking WorkshopCarson Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Try your hand at printmaking with an introduction to dry-point etching and learn a bit about this centuries-old art form.Free
WedOct 14
  1. 4 PMHello Kitty® and Friends: Friendship BraceletsCarson Library · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Program Hello Kitty® reminds us that friendship begins with kindness.Free
FriOct 16
  1. 2 PMAdopt a Shelter Pet and Read to RoverCarson Library · Library · Ages 3–12Pet Adoption Shelter Pet Adoption and Read to Rover LA County Library has partnered with Animal Care & Control to host pet adoptions in…Free
SatOct 17
  1. 10:30 AMCircle TimeCarson Library · Library · Ages 1–5In-Person Program Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers.Free
WedOct 21
  1. 4 PMExplore the Strength of Spider WebsCarson Library · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Program Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider silk, the way spiders use their webs to catch prey, and the…Free
SatOct 24
  1. 10:30 AMPlay and ExploreCarson Library · Library · Ages 1–5In-Person Program Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity!Free
TueOct 27
  1. 4 PMTough Topics for Teens: Fentanyl and Opioid AbuseCarson Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Join us to learn about fentanyl and how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.
WedOct 28
  1. 4 PMComedy Juggling with David CousinCarson Library · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Program The amazing David Cousin is a holder of 5 world records in juggling.Free
ThuOct 29
  1. 4 PMThe Art of Pacita AbadCarson Library · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Program Join us in learning all about Filipina American artist Pacita Abad as we commemorate Filipino American History Month.Free
FriOct 30
  1. 10:30 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeCarson Library · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
SatOct 31
  1. 10:30 AMCircle TimeCarson Library · Library · Ages 1–5In-Person Program Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers.Free
WedNov 4
  1. 3 PMPainting the Way: Yucca Paintbrush and Ochre PaintingCarson Library · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Program Join us as Lazaro Arvizu tells us the story of foothill Yucca.Free
FriNov 6
  1. 9:30 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeCarson Library · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
SatNov 7
  1. 9:30 AMCircle TimeCarson Library · Library · Ages 1–5In-Person Program Join us for an interactive Circle Time featuring stories, rhymes, and music designed for babies and young toddlers.Free
TueNov 10
  1. 3 PMJunk JournalingCarson Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Junk Journaling is a way to make art and memories from recycled materials.Free
ThuNov 12
  1. 3 PMMy Hair, My Style: Sewing WorkshopCarson Library - Meeting Room · Library · Ages 10–13In-Person Program Join us as we talk about hair discrimination in Native and African American cultures as well as the movement to remove…Free
FriNov 13
  1. 9:30 AMSmarty Pants StorytimeCarson Library · Library · Ages 1–5 · $In-Person Program Let’s get ready for school!
SatNov 14
  1. 9:30 AMPlay and ExploreCarson Library · Library · Ages 1–5In-Person Program Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity!Free
WedNov 18
  1. 3 PMThe Art of Emmi WhitehorseCarson Library · Library · Ages 5–12In-Person Program Commemorate Native American Heritage Month by learning all about Navajo painter and printmaker, Emmi Whitehorse.Free