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The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round invites you to spend school vacation week enjoying Holyoke’s Happiness Machine! The Merry-Go-Round will be open Monday, December 26 through Friday, December 30 from 12 to 4 p.m. Stop by for a ride or two on the magical carousel horses! Ring in the New Year on Saturday, December 31 with the 20^th Annual First Night, Jr. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will be closed on Saturday, December 24; Sunday, December 25; and Sunday, January 1.

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will continue to collect new mittens, gloves, scarves, and hats for their “Warming Tree” in support of Providence Ministries through Friday, December 30. Bring in an item to help support Holyoke’s families in need and receive a free ride.

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is open on Saturdays and Sundays in the winter from 12 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $2 per ride or 6 for $10. Holyoke Heritage State Park is located on 221 Appleton Street and borders Dwight Street in Holyoke. The Park offers family-oriented cultural and recreational programs. The eight-acre site contains the Park Visitors’ Center, Holyoke Children’s Museum, Volleyball Hall of Fame, and the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round.

Celebrate the New Year with family-friendly fun at the 20^th Annual First Night, Jr. presented by the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round and the Children’s Museum at Holyoke. On Saturday, December 31 from 10 AM to 4 PM children and families will enjoy indoor and outdoor activities including unlimited rides on the Merry-Go-Round, admission to the Children's Museum and Volleyball Hall of Fame, dancing, crafts, and live music. Laugh with Maggie the Clown, discover something new with Mad Science, don special glitter tattoos, and visit with Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and Captain America! See, touch, and learn about animals with Forest Park Zoo on the Go, watch an ice sculptor create his masterpiece, and ring in 2017 with Holyoke’s Mayor Morse and a ball drop reminiscent of Time Square. Roger Tinknell will provide live music to accompany the festivities.

Tickets for First Night, Jr. are $8 per person and can be purchased at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round and the Children’s Museum leading up to and on the day of the event. 

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of First Night, Jr.: Peoples Bank, Holyoke Gas & Electric, Hampshire Towing, Holyoke Parks & Recreation, Marcotte Ford, Racing Mart Fuels on Main Street, Bresnahan Insurance Agency, Inc., State Representative Aaron Vega, and State Senator Don Humason.

Holyoke Heritage State Park is located on 221 Appleton Street and borders Dwight Street in Holyoke. The Park offers family-oriented cultural and recreational programs. The eight-acre site contains the Park Visitors’ Center, Holyoke Children’s Museum, Volleyball Hall of Fame, and the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round.

There’s lots of fun to be had at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round in November! Enjoy autumn to the fullest with the following activities.

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will be open on Tuesday, November 8 for Election Day. Stop by for a ride or two and color a fun patriotic picture.

On Friday, November 11 the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will be open for Veterans Day. All veterans will receive free popcorn!

Kick off the holiday season at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round on Saturday, November 19. Stop by and see the carousel decked out for Christmas and take a shot at winning the Christmas Guessing Game!

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24 but will reopen on Friday, November 25 for weekend fun. Stop in and receive a free poster with ticket purchase. Open Friday from 11am to 3pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 to 4pm.

Help the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round support Providence Ministries by contributing to the Warming Tree. Donate new winter hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens and receive a free ride as a thank you!

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will be open on Monday, July 4 from 12 to 4 p.m. to celebrate America’s Independence Day. Veterans and active duty service members will be treated to free rides; family members of veterans and service members will be treated to 1/2 price rides. Come take a spin on the carousel, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in Heritage State Park, and thank our veterans!

Beat the heat with Christmas in July at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round! Santa will visit the Merry-Go-Round on Saturday, July 23 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. with treats for all. And stop by the Merry-Go-Round’s tag sale to get a head start on your holiday shopping!

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is open on Monday, October 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family fun. Take a ride on the carousel, peruse the gift stand, and enjoy autumn in Heritage State Park!

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is pleased to announce that it will participate in Free Fun Friday on June 24 with free carousel rides from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Fun Friday, sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation, offers 10 weeks of free admission to treasured cultural venues throughout Massachusetts. The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round joins the Children’s Museum at Holyoke and the International Volleyball Hall of Fame for this special day of free family fun!

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. and will be open on Monday, July 4 from 12 to 4 p.m. On Tuesday, July 5 the summer schedule begins and the Merry-Go-Round will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $2 per ride or 6 for $10. Holyoke Heritage State Park is located on 221 Appleton Street and borders Dwight Street in Holyoke. The Park offers family-oriented cultural and recreational programs. The eight-acre site contains the Park Visitors’ Center, Holyoke Children’s Museum, Volleyball Hall of Fame, and the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round. 

Spend the weekend with loved ones at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round! In honor of National Grandparents Day, the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will treat all grandparents, accompanied by a grandchild, to a free ride on Sunday, September 11 from 12 to 4 p.m. Additionally, to commemorate 9/11, all first responders will receive a free ride and their family members will receive 1/2 price rides.

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round invites you to celebrate Halloween on Saturday, October 29 with fun activities for the whole family! Wear your Halloween costume to the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round from 12 to 4 p.m. and receive a 1/2 price ride! Children 12 and under will enjoy a DJ Dance Party from 1 to 3 p.m. at Heritage State Park for just $3.