Parks and Recreation : carrousel and train
Yearly Activities and events -- 2008-09

2008
January (Winter Hours)

Carrousel only – In addition to regular Winter hours (FSS*), open for the Holiday

New Year’s Day 1-5:00  PM

January 21 Martin Luther King Holiday Monday hours
*Carrousel only – In addition to regular Winter hours (FSS*), open for the Holiday Monday from 1-5:00  PM.   

February (Winter Hours)

Valentine’s Day Lunch Thursday, February 14

Third annual lunch with strolling violinist and buffet. Call or see the website for more information. Reservations required.

Carrousel Open 2-5:00  PM

February 18 President’s Day Monday hours
Carrousel only – In addition to regular Winter hours (F, S, S*), open for the Holiday Monday from 1-5:00 PM.

March (Spring Hours)
Saturday 3/1 All-Aboard Weekend (spring hours begin)

March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

Easter Monday – March 24
Carrousel and Train – In addition to regular Spring hours (T, F, S, S*), open for the Holiday Monday from 1-6:00 PM.

April (Spring Hours)
4/26 Merry-Go-Round Festival
All day rides, food, fireworks. Family fun -- one modest price includes all rides.

Details of events subject to change.

May (Spring Hours)
5/26 Memorial Day Monday hours
Carrousel and Train – In addition to regular Spring hours (T, F, S, S*), open for the Holiday Monday from 1-6:00 PM.

June (Summer Hours)
Saturday 6/1 Summer hours begin - Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 5-8:00 PM; Sat. 1-6:00 PM, Sunday 1:30-6:00 PM.
Half price day throughout the park.

July (Summer Hours)
Fun in the Park July 4th (Friday)
Noon to 3 free Carrousel and Train rides. DJ and live music.

August (Summer Hours)
Saturday 8/16 Beach Blast – Celebrate the end of Summer. Volleyball, Beach music and other activities.

September (Fall Hours)
9/1 Labor Day Monday hours
Carrousel and Train – In addition to regular Fall hours (T, F, S, S*), open for the Holiday Monday from 1-6:00 PM.

Autum Excursion - no operator fees for groups

No Operator fees for groups at the Carrousel and Mini Train September 9th through 12th and September 16th through 19th. Must call Park Office at 704 484-6811 to make reservations.

October (Fall Hours)
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the restoration of the Carrousel. Carrousel Restoration and Anne Dover Bailey Pavilion celebrate 10th anniversary. Details TBA
Free rides with the donation of food for local food pantry (Council on Aging).

Spooky Train and the Talking Pumpkin at the Carrousel. Saturday, Sunday, Thursday and Friday 10/25, 26, 30,31.

November (Fall Hours)
Yes, we are open Thanksgiving Day for regular fall hours (1-6:00 PM, T, F, S, S*)

December (Winter Hours)
Photos with Santa on the Carrousel. Saturday, December 1. Call or see the website for time and price of photo packages

Also during the holidays we will have special schedules (including the Rotary Train if weather allows). In addition to regular Winter hours (FSS 1-5*) openSpecial Days of Mon-Wed 12/22, 12/23, 12/24 and Mon-Thursday 12/29, 12/30, 12/31, 1/1.

Santa at the Carrousel Saturday and Sunday, 12/13, 12/14, 12/20, 12/21.

2009
January (Winter Hours)

Carrousel only – In addition to regular Winter hours (FSS*), open for the Holiday

New Year’s Day 1-5:00  PM

Martin Luther King Holiday Monday hours
*Carrousel only – In addition to regular Winter hours (FSS*), open for the Holiday Monday from 1-5:00  PM.   

February (Winter Hours)

Valentine’s Day Lunch February 14

Annual lunch with strolling violinist and buffet. Call or see the website for more information. Reservations required.

Carrousel Open 2-5:00  PM

President’s Day Monday hours
Carrousel only – In addition to regular Winter hours (F, S, S*), open for the Holiday Monday from 1-5:00 PM.

March (Spring Hours)
All-Aboard Weekend (spring hours begin)

St. Patrick’s Day

Easter Monday
Carrousel and Train – In addition to regular Spring hours (T, F, S, S*), open for the Holiday Monday from 1-6:00 PM.

April (Spring Hours)
Merry-Go-Round Festival - Last Saturday in April
All day rides, food, fireworks. Family fun -- one modest price includes all rides.

Details of events subject to change.