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WEEKLONG ACTIVITIES

Join us for a week-long celebration of the local communities businesses. We have a variety of events and opportunities planned throughout the week to showcase the best the community has to offer. From live music to artisanal products, our festivities are a can’t-miss experience. Check out our upcoming events below!

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Week Long Activities

Throughout the week we will host a variety of events and opportunities for all members of Carson to support and give back to the community. Find the full list of different events and promotions below!  

Grand Opening

MONDAY, MAY 6 

KICK OFF EVENT

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Our Kick Off will be held at the

Carson Event Center 

We invite businesses to showcase their products and services with the community! 

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TUESDAY, MAY 7

PROCLAMATION

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Come to a presentation given to the city council where we proclaim May, Small Business Month and show your support for the program

Food Truck Owners

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

EMPLOYEE

INVASION

We encourage our city employees to eat at Carson restaurants. Click here to find a list of participating businesses!

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THURSDAY, MAY 9

FOOD AND MUSIC

FEST

Join us at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Carson for an evening of live music and food trucks/vendors from 5 PM - 9 PM

$25 Food Cost

Happy Dining

FRIDAY, MAY 10

CARSON COMMUNITY TAKEOVER

Join the Carson family and help support your fellow business owners by eating and shopping locally! 

Thrift Shop

SAT & SUN, MAY 11-12

CARSON COMMUNITY TAKEOVER

Continue to support the Carson business community by eating and shopping locally. Don't forget gifts for Mother's Day!

MONDAY, MAY 6TH

KICK OFF EVENT 

Where: Carson Event Center 

Time 11:00 am to 3:00 pm 

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Network with registered business and learn about resources that can help your business. Residents can visit participating business tables to learn about their products and services.

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Remember to visit the registered businesses all week!

TUESDAY, MAY 7TH

PROCLAMATION 

Where: Carson City Hall 

701 E. Carson Street 

Carson, CA 90745 

Time: 6:00 pm 

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Join us at the as the City Council proclaims May Small Business Month

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Remember to visit the registered businesses all week!

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH

EMPLOYEE INVASION 

Where: Various Locations 

Time: All Day 

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Everyone working the City of Carson planning to purchase lunch are encouraged to choose from the list of registered list of restaurants found here.

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​Remember to visit the registered businesses all week!

THURSDAY, MAY 9TH

FOOD & MUSIC FEST 

Food Cost: $25

Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Carson 2 Civic Plaza 

Carson, CA 90745

Time: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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​Remember to visit the registered businesses all week!

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Buying Pottery

FRIDAY, MAY 10TH

CARSON COMMUNITY TAKEOVER 

Where: Various Locations 

Time: All Day 

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Continue to support the Carson business community by eating and shopping locally. Don’t forget gifts for Mother’s Day!

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​Remember to visit the registered businesses all week!

SATURDAY, MAY 12TH
& SUNDAY, MAY 13TH

CARSON COMMUNITY TAKEOVER 

Where: Various Locations 

Time: Ally Day 

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Continue to support the Carson business community by eating and shopping locally.

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Don’t forget gifts for Mother’s Day!

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​Remember to visit the registered businesses all week!

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