Excursions Share Print Come along and take a ride to fun-filled destinations across Southern California. New destinations are announced quarterly on this page and the Carson Community Services Guide. Participants depart and return from the Juanita Miller-McDonald Community Center parking lot located at 801 E. Carson Street, Carson, CA. The City reserves the right to cancel trips, adjust departure/arrival times and planned itineraries should any unforeseen circumstances occur. Excursions are non-refundable unless cancelled by the City of Carson. For information, please call Transportation Services Division at (310) 952-1757. OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm We are closed Fridays, Weekends, and Holidays. ONLINE PAYMENTS Online Services (activecommunities.com) *Payee will be prompted to create an account* Indio International Tamale Fest, Saturday, December 7, 2024 Get your appetite ready for tamales, food, drinks and more tamales at the 32nd Annual Indio International Tamale Festival. Bring the entire family to enjoy great food, shopping and outdoor entertainment. Attractions and rides require wristbands or tickets which can be purchased at the Box Office. Cost of $35.00 per person includes round-trip bus transportation only. Bus departs at 8 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. Purchase (Activity detail | Online Services) Enchanted Forest, Thursday, December 12, 2024 Descanso Gardens transforms the most beloved areas of the gardens into an enchanting nighttime adventure through whimsical, dramatic, and sublime botanical artscapes for this annual holiday tradition. Embark on a one-mile excursion and watch installations dance as if inhabited by fanciful, luminescent flora and fauna. Cost of $60.00 per person includes round-trip bus transportation and admission. Bus departs at 3:30 p.m. and returns at 9 p.m. Purchase (Activity detail | Online Services) 2025 Roses Parade - Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Ring in 2025 with the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade! This year's theme "BEST DAY EVER!" celebrates life's best moments that fills the heart with joy through majestic floral floats, equestrian units and spirited marching bands. Cost of $145.00 per person includes round-trip bus transportation and reserved grandstand seating. Bus departs at 5 am and returns at 12 pm. Purchase (Activity detail | Online Services) Wicked, Pantages Theater, Sunday, January 26, 2025 This excursion is sold out. Please call (310) 952-1757 to be added to the waiting list. The Broadway sensation, Wicked, is back in Los Angeles!! From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, the untold true story of the Witches of Oz, transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. Cost of $118.00 per person includes round-trip bus transportation and admission. Bus departs at 12 pm and returns at 5 pm. Purchase (Activity detail | Online Services) Boysenberry Festival at Knotts - Saturday, April 2025, Satday, April 2025 **Excursion date and amount will be available in January 2025. Please call Transportation at (310) 952-1757 for further information** The Boysenberry Festival is Knott's annual food and wine festival that celebrate the little berry that started the park's historic roots! Come join the fun in this unique festival that features unique boysenberry inspired dishes, drinks and more! Cost of TBD per person includes round-trip bus transportation and admission. Bus departs at 9 am and returns at 7 pm. Purchase (Activity detail | Online Services) The Paul J Getty Museum - Wednesday, April 23, 2025 The Getty is one of world's largest arts organizations that feature unparalleled art collections, architecture, and gardens. There are many different exhibits and collections to learn about which will make this self-guided tour an unforgettable experience. Cost of $35.00 per person includes round-trip bus transportation and admission. Bus departs at 9 am and returns at 4 pm. Purchase (Activity detail | Online Services) Ramona Bowl Ampitheatre - Saturday, May 3, 2025 Ramona, is a story of love, tragedy, and the clash of cultures from California's historic past. Before the show, enjoy a Kiwanis Hand Ranch BBQ lunch and be entertained by exciting Folkloric Dancers, Gunslingers and the Arias Troubadours. Cost of $95.00 per person Cost of $95.00 per person includes round-trip bus transportation, Hand Ranch BBQ lunch and show. Bus departs at 11 am and returns at 9 pm. Purchase (Activity detail | Online Services)
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