National Carousel Day at the Balboa Park Carousel

Celebrate National Carousel Day at the Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel on Thursday, 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.

Entertainment and activities include a family-friendly DJ, circus performers by J7 Productions, face painting, photo booth, craft activity with Spanish Village Art Center, and activities with the San Diego Natural History Museum.

Food will be available for purchase from local vendors Golden State Dogs and Ice Cream and Toro Churros and Doughnuts.

Event Schedule:

11-11:30AM: Kathryn the Grape

11:30AM-12:30PM: The Young Lions Jazz Conservatory

12:30-1:30PM: Mariachi and Folklorico

1:30-2PM: Pasacat

2-2:50PM: Opera 4 Kids

Carousel rides, activities, and entertainment are free. Food is available for purchase.

Calling Artists of All Ages!

Join our open art contest to celebrate National Carousel Day! Create your interpretation of the iconic Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel and submit it by July 22 for a chance to be featured on special edition greeting cards and an invitation to our VIP reception on National Carousel Day. Submit your artwork as a high-quality photo PDF at info@balboapark.org. Get creative and let the carousel inspire you!