Start your engines for the annual Cruise to the Carousel! This is one of the biggest car shows in Iowa and all proceeds benefit the Des Moines Carousel Foundation/Heritage Carousel.

Mark your calendars for the 22nd Annual Clowns at the Carousel. This fun, free, family friendly event is brought to you each year by the Corn Patch Clowns.

Join us for Storytime at the Carousel with the Des Moines Public Library. This free event is open to the public and features stories, songs, a craft, and a free Carousel Ride!

Join us for Storytime at the Carousel with the Des Moines Public Library. This free event is open to the public and features stories, songs, a craft, and a free Carousel Ride!

Join us in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Heritage Carousel of Des Moines. Enjoy 25 hours of FREE carousel rides starting Friday, FREE snacks, FREE water bottles, and live entertainment!

Join us for Storytime at the Carousel with the Des Moines Public Library. This free event is open to the public and features stories, songs, a craft, and a free Carousel Ride!

Join us for Storytime at the Carousel with the Des Moines Public Library. This free event is open to the public and features stories, songs, a craft, and a free Carousel Ride!

Join us for Opening Day – Saturday, May 27, 2023!

The Carousel will open at 11 am. There will be hourly prize drawings and all merchandise will be 20% off. Season Passes and Frequent Rider Rewards Cards will be available for purchase. The cost of a child’s ride is still just 50 cents!

CELEBRATE DÍA DEL NIÑO!

Día is an international celebration of the joy found in early childhood and reading.

This year, the Des Moines Public Library and its community partners are celebrating together! Join us at Union Park for hands-on activities for the whole family including literacy and STEM stations, piñatas, community resource tables and free carousel rides!

Día del Niño Celebration

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Saturday, April 30

Union Park, 2009 Saylor Road, Des Moines

¡CELEBRA DÍA DEL NIÑO!

Día es un celebración internacional de la alegría que uno siente durante su niñez y primeras etapas de lectura.

¡Este año, Des Moines Public Library (la biblioteca) y sus socios comunitarios están celebrando juntos!

¡Acompáñennos en Union Park para actividades prácticas para toda la familia, incluyendo estaciones de alfabetización y STEM, piñatas, mesas de recursos comunitarios y paseos en carrusel! ¡Todo es gratis!

Celebración del Día del Niño

10:00-12:00 sábado, el 30 de abril

Union Park, 2009 Saylor Road, Des Moines

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.

Spring Egg Hunt at Union Park

Egg hunt will be at 10 am! Children will be divided into age groups. Plastic eggs contain candy and toys.

The Heritage Carousel will be open for rides following the hunt! This is a free event but donations are greatly appreciated!

Christmas at the Carousel
Lights go on at 5:30 p.m.!

Celebrate the opening of the Holiday Season at the Heritage Carousel!

We will have cookies, cocoa, candy canes, Santa and Mrs. Clause, Holiday Music, and Free Carousel Rides. Plus, each family gets a complimentary holiday ornament while they last!