Ride the Bushnell Park Carousel
Enjoy the hand-carved carousel with 48 horses, stained glass windows, mirrors, and a Wurlitzer band organ in Hartford’s Bushnell Park.

WhenWednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM — Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00 PM
WhereBushnell Park Carousel, 1 Jewell Street, Hartford
From the source
Kids and adults both are entranced by this hand-carved carousel with 48 horses, two chariots, stained glass windows, mirrors reflecting 800 twinkling light bulbs, and a Wurlitzer band organ. Open May to October, Tuesday to Sunday; September and October, Thursday to Sunday. Call for seasonal changes in hours.
The 860 Take
The Bushnell Park Carousel is a charming historic attraction in Hartford perfect for families. Its hand-carved horses and classic band organ create a nostalgic experience open seasonally from spring through fall. Bushnell Park is the host to pay attention to here. Check their source link for the latest details, and use the event description as the baseline rather than assuming every listing has the full story.
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