Uptown's One-of-a-Kind Totally Kid Carousel Reopens for the Season This Weekend

Carousel season kicks off this weekend in Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, home of the utterly one-of-a-kind Totally Kid Carousel.

You'll have three full days to enjoy the colorful ride, starting on Saturday, May 23 and running through Monday, May 25.

After that the carousel will be open on Saturdays and Sundays until June 28. (Stay tuned for the summer schedule.)

At heart, the ride is a spectacular piece of public art—artist Milo Mottola based his funky rabbits, flamingos and octopuses on drawings by local elementary school students.

As a bonus, the carousel also has amazing views of the Hudson River.

Here's a quick look at the Spring 2026 schedule:

Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, June 28

Saturdays & Sundays 1pm-7pm

Memorial Day & Juneteenth holidays noon-6pm

Tickets remain $1 per ride—what a bargain!—and are sold at the entrance of the carousel.

For daily updates, follow The Curious Uptowner on Facebook, Instagram and X