National Carousel Day at the Balboa Park Carousel

Celebrate National Carousel Day at the Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel on Friday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. National Carousel Day is a FREE community event presented by Forever Balboa Park, offering free carousel rides all day, family friendly activities, and entertainment. Food from local vendors will be available for purchase.

Event Schedule:

Noon – 1 p.m.: Young Lions Jazz Conservatory

1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Kathryn the Grape

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Mariachis and Folklorico Dancers

2:39 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Opera for Kids

Balboa Park’s historic Herschell-Spillman Carousel was built in 1910 and still spins on its original General Electric motor to music played on its original military band organ. It is one of only 12 known remaining carousels in North America that feature a brass ring game. The Balboa Park Carousel is currently owned and operated by Forever Balboa Park.

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