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Santa Visits the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round!

- Tuesday, December 08, 2015

Holyoke, MA – Get into the holiday spirit with a visit from Santa! On Saturday, December 5 from 12:30 to 3:30 PM Santa will visit the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round to bring treats for all, listen to children’s wishes, pose for pictures, and take a ride on the Merry-Go-Round’s magical horses. In the evening, continue the fun with the City of Holyoke’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s arrival on the Pioneer Valley Railroad, right outside the Merry-Go-Round! There will be horse drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate, cookies, carolers, music, ice sculpting, and more.

Santa returns to the Merry-Go-Round on Saturday, December 12 from 12:30 to 3:30 PM for more holiday cheer. Take a break from the hustle and bustle for a visit with the charming carousel horses and everybody's favorite jolly old elf! 

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 Wednesday, 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 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.

Thanksgiving Fun at the Merry-Go-Round!

- Tuesday, December 08, 2015
Holyoke, MA – Visit the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round for family fun on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 from 12 to 4 PM. Take a ride on one of 48 beautiful antique horses and then make a special Thanksgiving decoration! The Merry-Go-Round will be closed on Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving and will re-open on Friday, November 27.

While visiting the Merry-Go-Round, be sure to stop by the gift shop for your holiday shopping needs. Featured items include carousel horse ornaments, gift cards with photographs of the horses, 20th anniversary keepsake ornaments, and books about the Merry-Go-Round. A gift of ride tickets is always a welcome stocking stuffer. All proceeds help keep the Merry-Go-Round spinning.

The public is invited to join the Merry-Go-Round in supporting Providence Ministries’ winter clothing drive. Bring in a new pair of mittens, gloves, a scarf, or a warm hat for the Merry-Go-Round’s “Warming Tree” and receive a free ride. Donations are accepted from Saturday, November 21 through Wednesday, December 30.

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 4 PM during the winter. Tickets are $2 per ride or 10 for $6. 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.