The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round

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221 Appleton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040 Get Directions
(413) 538-9838
www.holyokemerrygoround.org

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round  carousel is comprised of 48 magnificent horses hand carved by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company: 16 standers on the outside row that are stationary, 14 jumpers in the middle row, 18 standers and jumpers in the inner row and 2 chariots. The Merry-Go-Round features 56 original scenic panels, 864 brightly colored lights and 98 beveled mirrors.

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is located in Holyoke Heritage State Park, the site on which Holyoke Heritage State Park is located was once used by the William Skinner Silk Mill. Holyoke Heritage State Park was planned after the mill burned down.

Today, the Holyoke Heritage State Park boasts landscaped grounds for picnicking and views of the canals and mill buildings between Dwight and Appleton streets in historic downtown Holyoke. Take a spin on the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, situated in the southwest portion of Holyoke Heritage State Park, also home to the Children’s Museum of Holyoke and Volleyball Hall of Fame. Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitors Center tells of the history of industry in Holyoke, focusing on how industries were built and flourished and were forced to adapt and eventually close.The Visitor Center is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 4:30. Admission is free.

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Event Series The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, Open

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, Open

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round 221 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA

Perfect weather to head to the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round with family and friends. Come on down for a few spins and popcorn. We will be open from 12 P.M - 4 P.M Don't forget to snap some photos and tag us in your posts using #HMGRmemories, we'd love to see you enjoying the carousel! Looking for […]

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, First Night Junior

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round 221 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA

FIRST NIGHT JUNIOR IS BACK! We're SO PLEASED to ask you to join the fun at our New Year's Eve event, Sunday, December 31, from 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. as the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round & The Children's Museum at Holyoke celebrate the New Year 2024! Hope to see you there as we ring in 2024 […]

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, Santa and more!

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round 221 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA

Join us at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round on Saturday, December 9th, for an unforgettable day filled with joy and excitement! From 12-4 PM, we have something special planned just for you. Get ready to Ride A Lot, Smile A Lot and Lancelot! Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win the first ride on Lancelot. […]

Holyoke, Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round 221 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA

Our annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event will happen on Saturday December 2nd. Merry Go Round rides and the Children’s Museum from 3-5pm with cookies, hot chocolate, characters, balloon artist, music, the HHS Choir and Santa arriving on a Fire Truck. Tree Lighting will happen at 6pm with Mayor Josh Garcia. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 3:00PM – 5:00PM Enjoy […]