National Carousel Day
National Carousel Day is a free community event presented by Forever Balboa Park, offering free carousel rides all day, family friendly activities, and musical performances. Food from local vendors will be available for purchase.
Event Schedule:
Noon – 1:00 pm: Young Lions Jazz Conservatory
1:00 – 1:30 pm: Kathryn the Grape
1:30 – 2:30 pm: Mariachis and Folklorico Dancers
2:39 – 3:30 pm: Opera for Kids
Balboa Park’s historic Herschell-Spillman Carousel was originally 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, which has completed extensive restoration work and structural enhancements on it since acquiring it.