National Carousel Day
Celebrate National Carousel Day at the historic Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel. The free community event is presented by Forever Balboa Park, offering free carousel rides all day, family-friendly activities, and live entertainment. Food from local vendors will be available for purchase.
Live Entertainment 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
2:30 – 3:30 pm: 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.
