Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Carson for 2026. The city lights its tree at the Carson Event Center on Thursday, December 3, then throws Winter Fest at Veterans Park the very next evening. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our California Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Carson
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Carson
- Tree Lighting: Thursday, December 3, 6 pm, Carson Event Center
- Winter Fest: Friday, December 4, 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Veterans Park
- Both events are hosted by the City of Carson
- Every date checked on the City of Carson calendar on Nov 11
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Tree lighting
Carson Tree Lighting
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 pm to 7 pm
- Where: Carson Event Center, 801 E Carson St, Carson, CA (opens in maps)
- Cost: Check with the city
- Ages: All ages
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Carson switches on its holiday season with an early evening tree lighting at the Carson Event Center, across from City Hall on Carson Street.
The one-hour program on a Thursday night makes it an easy stop after school and dinner for families with younger children.
Parent tip: The ceremony is short, so arrive a few minutes before 6 pm to get a clear view of the tree when it lights.
- Host
- City of Carson Community Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Carson Event Center, 801 E Carson St, Carson, CA (opens in maps)
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Winter festival
Carson Winter Fest
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Where: Veterans Park, 22400 Moneta Ave, Carson, CA 90745 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Check with the city
- Ages: All ages
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The city’s Recreation team hosts Winter Fest at Veterans Park the evening after the tree lighting, a four-hour community celebration of the season.
Veterans Park is home to the Veterans Sports Complex, so there is room to roam, and the late afternoon start lets kids arrive in daylight and stay into the evening.
Parent tip: Come right at 4:30 pm with little ones to enjoy the park before dark, and dress in layers for the cooler evening.
- Host
- City of Carson Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Veterans Park, 22400 Moneta Ave, Carson, CA 90745 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our California Christmas train rides page.
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When each Carson Christmas event for kids happens
Carson stacks its two holiday events on back-to-back nights, so the first weekend of December is the one to circle. Catch the short tree lighting on Thursday and save the longer evening for Winter Fest on Friday.
- Carson Tree LightingCarson · Dec 3
- Carson Winter FestCarson · Dec 4
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Lomita, Long Beach, Hermosa Beach and Lakewood. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Carson Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Carson this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Carson for 2026: the Carson Tree Lighting and Carson Winter Fest, both hosted by the City of Carson.
When is the Carson tree lighting in 2026?
Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 6 pm to 7 pm at the Carson Event Center, 801 E Carson St.
When is Carson Winter Fest in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026, from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Veterans Park, 22400 Moneta Ave.
Where is Carson Winter Fest held?
At Veterans Park on Moneta Avenue, home of the Veterans Sports Complex. The tree lighting the night before is at the Carson Event Center on Carson Street.
Who do I contact about Carson holiday events?
The City of Carson Community Services Department at communityservices@carsonca.gov.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in California?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s California Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Carson on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.