A magical menagerie featuring 57 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, turning to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ.
Nederland CO carousel merry go round fund day out with family
Happening at the Carousel
The Carousel of “Spookiness” rides again!
Join us on Halloween for an annual tradition… Our animals will be dressed to the nines in their best costumes, ready for trick or treat fun! Come take a ride on the Carousel of Spookiness, complete with spooky jams on
Free Carousel Rides In Honor of Mary Wingate
The Carousel of Happiness will celebrate “Mary Wingate Days” on August 8 & 9, 2026 with free carousel rides for all. Carousel hours are 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday, and localresidents, as well as visitors are
How It All Began...
As a young Marine in Vietnam Scott Harrison received a tiny music box that he held to his ear to distract him from the horror of the war going on around him. The music, Chopin’s “Tristesse,” brought him a peaceful image of a carousel in a mountain meadow. After returning home, he rescued an abandoned Looff carousel in Utah and spent 26 years hand-carving animals to bring it back to life.
Scott had never carved before, but starting with the rabbit that is now on the sign in front of the carousel in Nederland, he went on to create more than 50 one-of-a-kind animals, 35 of which can be ridden. As he was finishing, the small community of Nederland (pop. 1,500) came together and raised the $700,000 to build it a home.
Membership
The perks of becoming a member are more than just discounts. Join our family today and “Don’t Delay Joy!”
Shop the Carousel
Our gift shop is full of items sure to intertwine our story with yours.
Your purchase helps fund the Carousel’s operation and mission, magic and all.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your birthday, or other special event, at the Carousel to create lasting memories for your family and friends.
