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Summertime Specials at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round

- Monday, October 31, 2016

Make the most of summertime in Western Massachusetts with special deals at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round! This summer, rides are two for $2 on Tuesdays. On Wednesdays, seniors ride for $2 all day and grandchildren pay only $1 for each ride. Special prices are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Tuesday, July 5 through Wednesday, August 31. Visit the Merry-Go-Round for affordable family fun!

Father's Day at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round

- Monday, October 10, 2016
Celebrate Father’s Day at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round on Sunday, June 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. All fathers and grandfathers will be treated to a free ride when accompanied by a paying ticket holder. Take a ride or two on the carousel, stop by the craft table, purchase a souvenir at the gift stand, and enjoy a picnic at Heritage State Park.

Memorial Day at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round

- Monday, October 10, 2016
The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 30) from 12 to 4 PM and will honor and thank all veterans with a free ride. The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round invites visitors to take a ride on the carousel, stop by the craft table, peruse the gift stand, and enjoy springtime at Heritage State Park. Please note: the Children’s Museum and the Volleyball Hall of Fame are closed on Memorial Day.


April Vacation Week at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round

- Thursday, April 14, 2016

Holyoke, MA – The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will be open for family fun Monday, April 18 (Patriot’s Day) through Friday, April 22 from 12 to 4 PM. Take a ride on the carousel, stop by the craft table, peruse the gift stand, and enjoy springtime at Heritage State Park. Visit the Children’s Museum and the Volleyball Hall of Fame for a full day of activities.


The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is open on Saturdays and Sundays (in addition to certain holidays and school vacations) from 12 to 4 PM in the spring. 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.

 

For more information, call 413-538-9838, visit www.holyokemerrygoround.org, or find us on Facebook.

 

Celebrate Easter at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round!

- Thursday, April 14, 2016

Holyoke, MA – Celebrate Easter at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round and experience the joys of springtime at Holyoke Heritage State Park.

 

On Friday, March 25 from 12 to 4 PM visit the Merry-Go-Round for a fun and festive craft – card making! Take a ride on the carousel and create a special Easter card for your loved ones. Gather with family and friends at Holyoke Parks and Recreation’s 16th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26 and then visit the Merry-Go-Round, open from 10 AM to 4 PM. On Sunday, March 27 visit with the Easter Bunny and take memorable holiday photos from 12 to 3 PM; the Merry-Go-Round stays open until 4 PM. Dress in your Easter finery or don bunny ears and whiskers for a 1/2 price ticket!


The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is open on Saturdays and Sundays (in addition to certain holidays and school vacations) from 12 to 4 PM during the spring. The regular ticket price is $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.

 

For more information, call 413-538-9838, visit www.holyokemerrygoround.org, or find us on Facebook.

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round Will Participate in Valley Gives Day on Tuesday, May 3, 2016

- Thursday, April 14, 2016

Join us in celebrating Pioneer Valley non-profit organizations on Valley Gives Day - Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Valley Gives is a 24-hour online giving event sponsored by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts to encourage philanthropy and the spirit of giving among the residents of Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will be participating in this special event. Prizes are awarded to organizations that have the most contributors as well as those that raise the most funds.

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will also participate in a Valley Gives Day event hosted by the Holyoke Public Library along with Holyoke Reach Out to Read. Stop by the Library from 12 to 2pm to meet representatives from the aforementioned organizations, enjoy snacks, and make a donation. Any donations made online to Valley Gives during 12-2pm Power Hours will enter the donors into raffles to win small prizes and it will enter the charities into a raffle to win an additional $500 from the Community Foundation.

Please consider making a donation to the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round to help us continue to operate and maintain our 87-year-old "Happiness Machine." To learn more about this special giving event, please visit www.valleygivesday.org.

February Vacation Week at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round

- Tuesday, March 08, 2016

Holyoke, MA – The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will be open for family fun Monday, February 15 through Friday, February 19 from 12 to 4 PM. Take a ride on the carousel, stop by the Merry-Go-Round gift shop, and explore the snowy park. Visit the Children’s Museum and the Volleyball Hall of Fame for a full day of activities.

 

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St. Patrick's Festivities at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round

- Tuesday, March 08, 2016

Holyoke, MA – In honor of the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Road Race, the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round invites the public to wear festive green attire and receive a 1/2 price ride ($1) on Saturday, March 19 from 12 to 4 PM.

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will be closed on Sunday, March 20 so all can enjoy the 65th Annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade.



Celebrate Love at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round!

- Monday, February 08, 2016

Holyoke, MA – Spend Valentine’s Day with your loved ones at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round! The carousel is open from 12 to 4 PM on Sunday, February 14 for family fun. Treat your Valentine to a ½ price ride ($1) when you purchase a full price ticket ($2). After a ride or two on one of the Merry-Go-Round’s 48 beautiful antique horses, make a Valentine for your special someone.

Mark your calendars for school vacation week: the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will be open from Monday, February 15 through Friday, February 19 from 12 to 4 PM.

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is open on Saturdays and Sundays (in addition to certain holidays) from 12 to 4 PM during the winter. 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.

For more information, call 413-538-9838, visit www.holyokemerrygoround.org, or find us on Facebook.

 

Holyoke Merry-Go-Round Open on Monday, January 18

- Monday, February 08, 2016

Holyoke, MA – Visit the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round on Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) from 12 to 4 PM for family fun. Take a ride on one of 48 beautiful antique horses, peruse the Merry-Go-Round gift shop, and explore Heritage State Park.

Mark your calendars for February 7 (Super Bowl Sunday) and February 14 (Valentine’s Day) for more excitement at the Merry-Go-Round including ticket specials and crafts.

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is open on Saturdays and Sundays (in addition to certain holidays) from 12 to 4 PM during the winter. 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.

For more information, call 413-538-9838, visit www.holyokemerrygoround.org, or find us on Facebook.