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Upcoming Events
ALL EVENTS, DETAILS AND OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.

JANUARY 2025

Mon Jan 6th - 10am-11am

SENSORY HOUR

The Carousel will be run with no music (and no lights if requested) for the first hour of opening to create a more calming experience for those with Autism or sensory sensitivities.

FEBRUARY 2025

Mon Feb 3rd - 10am-11am

SENSORY HOUR

The Carousel will be run with no music (and no lights if requested) for the first hour of opening to create a more calming experience for those with Autism or sensory sensitivities.

Sun Feb 9th - 11am-2pm

CUPID'S ACTIVITY PASS

Upgrade your visit to the Carousel with a Cupid's Activity Pass. 

$10 Includes:

4 Carousel Rides ($8 value)

Valentine Cookie Decorating

Goody Bag

Popcorn​

MARCH 2025

Mon Mar 2nd - 10am-11am

SENSORY HOUR

The Carousel will be run with no music (and no lights if requested) for the first hour of opening to create a more calming experience for those with Autism or sensory sensitivities.

Sun Mar 16th 

ST PATRICK'S RIDE SALE DAY!

10-Rides punchcard on sale for only $15 (a $20 value)

Fri Mar 28th from 1pm-3pm

PAINT PARTY WITH ARTIST ELISA MACK

Stay tuned for more information and booking link soon!

Sat Mar 12th - Sun Mar 30th

Spring Photo Contest - Entries Due

Stay tuned for more information and booking link soon!

Sun Mar 30th

Enchanteed Brunch & Tea Party - Details to be announced

Stay tuned for more information and booking link soon!

APRIL 2025

Mon Apr 7th - 10am-11am

SENSORY HOUR

The Carousel will be run with no music (and no lights if requested) for the first hour of opening to create a more calming experience for those with Autism or sensory sensitivities.

Sun Apr 20th

CLOSING EARLY - EASTER SUNDAY

The Carousel will be closing early at 3pm for the holiday.

MAY 2025

Mon May 5th - 10am-11am

SENSORY HOUR

The Carousel will be run with no music (and no lights if requested) for the first hour of opening to create a more calming experience for those with Autism or sensory sensitivities.

Sun May 11th - TBD

MOTHER'S DAY PAINT PARTY WITH ARTIST ELISA MACK

Stay tuned for more information and booking link soon!

Sat May 24th 

MEMORIAL WEEKEND RIDE SALE! DAY

10-Rides punchcard on sale for only $15 (a $20 value)

JUNE 2025

Sun Jun 1st 

SALEM CAROUSEL'S 24th BIRTHDAY

*$1 ride on sale all day!

*Sing 'happy birthday' and enjoy a complimentary piece of cake (while supplies last) starting at Noon

*Birthday card making activity

Mon Jun 2nd - 10am-11am

SENSORY HOUR

The Carousel will be run with no music (and no lights if requested) for the first hour of opening to create a more calming experience for those with Autism or sensory sensitivities.

Sat June 14th

SUMMER HOURS IN EFFECT THROUGH LABOR DAY WEEKEND.

Mon-Sat : 10am-6pm

Sun : 11am-6pm

Sat June 14th at 1pm

LUAU BRUNCH EVENT

Stay tuned for all details and booking link soon!

Sat Jun 21st - TBD

PAINT PARTY WITH ARTIST ELISA MACK

Stay tuned for more information and booking link soon!

JULY 2025

Fri July 4th

CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY

Mon July 7th - 10am-11am

SENSORY HOUR

The Carousel will be run with no music (and no lights if requested) for the first hour of opening to create a more calming experience for those with Autism or sensory sensitivities.

Sat July 25th 

NATIONAL CAROUSEL DAY RIDE SALE!

10-Rides punchcard on sale for only $15 (a $20 value)

AUGUST 2025

Mon Aug 4th - 10am-11am

SENSORY HOUR

The Carousel will be run with no music (and no lights if requested) for the first hour of opening to create a more calming experience for those with Autism or sensory sensitivities.

SEPTEMBER 2025

Mon Sept 1st

CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY

Tues Sept 2nd

REGULAR HOURS RESUME

Mon-Sat : 10am-5pm

Sun : 11am-5pm

Tue Sept 2nd - 10am-11am

SENSORY HOUR

The Carousel will be run with no music (and no lights if requested) for the first hour of opening to create a more calming experience for those with Autism or sensory sensitivities.

Sat Sept 6th 

BACK TO SCHOOL RIDE SALE DAY!

10-Rides punchcard on sale for only $15 (a $20 value)

OCTOBER 2025

Mon Oct 6th - 10am-11am

SENSORY HOUR

The Carousel will be run with no music (and no lights if requested) for the first hour of opening to create a more calming experience for those with Autism or sensory sensitivities.

Sat Oct 25th- TBD

SCAROUSEL HALLOWEEN BASH

Stay tuned for more information and booking link soon!

Sun Oct 26th- TBD

PAINT PARTY WITH ARTIST ELISA MACK

Stay tuned for more information and booking link soon!

NOVEMBER 2025

Mon Nov 3rd through Thurs Nov 6th

CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY DECORATING AND CAROUSEL MAINTENANCE

Mon Nov 10th - 10am-11am

SENSORY HOUR

The Carousel will be run with no music (and no lights if requested) for the first hour of opening to create a more calming experience for those with Autism or sensory sensitivities.

Sat Nov 15th 

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

20% Off merchandise all day!

10-Ride punchcard on sale for only $15 (a $20 value)

Thurs Nov 27th - THANKSGIVING DAY

CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY

Fri Nov 28th at Noon

SANTA ARRIVES TO SALEM ABOARD THE CAROUSEL EXPRESS

Wait in anticipation on the Carousel steps for Santa's arrival while sipping on a cup of complimentary hot cocoa (while supplies last). Santa and friends will arrive to Salem aboard the Carousel Express Train right in front of the Carousel. Upon arrival, Santa will work his way through the crowd and will take the first carousel ride for the holiday season. He will then be available for photos and visits from 12:30pm-5pm.

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More details to come soon!

DECEMBER 2025

Mon Dec 1st - 10am-11am

SENSORY HOUR

The Carousel will be run with no music (and no lights if requested) for the first hour of opening to create a more calming experience for those with Autism or sensory sensitivities.

Sat Dec 27th- TBD

PAINT PARTY WITH ARTIST ELISA MACK

Stay tuned for more information and booking link soon!

STAY TUNED FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF HOLIDAY EVENTS AND SANTA PHOTO DATES SOON!

Hours

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REGULAR HOURS

Mon-Sat: 10a-5p

Sun: 11a-5p

Get Here

Located in Historic

Downtown Salem at the

intersection of

Front St and State St.

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101 Front St NE

Salem, Oregon 97301

Contact Us

503-540-0374

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We strive to keep the dream alive by embracing our community.

 

Our goal remains to inspire creative living, community cohesiveness, cooperation, diversity, inclusion, imagination and fun, for all

generations to come!

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© 2001 Salem's Riverfront Carousel

Salem’s Riverfront Carousel is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization. Federal Tax  ID #91-1815668.

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Salem's Riverfront Carousel is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers by emailing us at salemcarousel@gmail.com

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