Animals After Dark:
Neon Night!
*** This year’s event is tentatively scheduled for November 2027 ***
2026 Annual Fundraising Gala
Step into a vibrant night of community and whimsical celebration at Animals After Dark: Neon Night, the premier annual fundraiser supporting the Carousel of Happiness!
This isn’t just a party—it’s an unforgettable evening designed to raise vital funds for our community programming and, most importantly, the new fire suppression system essential for protecting our beloved Carousel.
Your night begins with a welcome cocktail hour with light dinner and drinks as you mix, mingle and connect, followed by excitement throughout the night with four rounds of door prizes, a lively paddle raise, and, of course, rides on our iconic hand-carved carousel.
As the evening progresses, get your groove on around the carousel with DJ MyKym and DJ Blue! Dancing into the night—all while helping us safeguard the carousel and keep it spinning for generations to come.
For our friends down the hill, we are thrilled to announce Green Ride Charter Service will be providing a complimentary shuttle from Boulder to Nederland (and back) for the event!
Ticket Options
General Admission | $100
Full Experience Includes: Welcome dinner, 2 complimentary drink tickets, carousel rides, late-night dance party, and 1 entry into our door prize drawings throughout the night.
VIP Admission | $150 (Limited to 10)
The Full Experience: Welcome dinner, 2 complimentary drink tickets, carousel rides, late-night dance party, and double the luck with 2 entries into our door prize drawings.
VIP Lounge Access: Exclusive access to our private VIP lounge to enjoy throughout the festivities.
Space is limited – reserve your tickets today.
What: Animals After Dark: Neon Night
When: Saturday, November 7th , 6:30PM to 11:OOPM
Where: The Carousel of Happiness, 20 Lakeview Drive, Nederland CO 80466
If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation!
Donate $750
Supports the installation of a fire suppression system to keep this unique community asset protected. You’ll be recognized as one of 200 supporters that helped us reach this goal!
Donate $500
Supports the painting of one smaller animal. Approximately 10 animals are restored by Rebecca each year.
Donate $250
Supports 6 months of supplies for the Wonder Box.
Donate $100
Supports a free ride for a local school group.
Donations made using this form go to our General Fund. The above descriptions are examples of how your dollars support our work!
All proceeds from the event support the maintenance of our 1910 Looff carousel mechanism, our menagerie of contemporary animals, our 1913 Wurlitzer band organ, and our mission to promote happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.
Photos of our Veteran’s Appreciation themed gala in November 2023!
Photos of our 1920s themed gala in June 2022!
