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Silver Beach Carousel
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333 Broad Street
Saint Joseph, MI 49085

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1.2699828500

Make a lifetime of memories all year round at the Silver Beach Carousel! Pick your favorite figure to ride from 48 magnificent, hand-carved menagerie figures and two chariots. Your heart will soar as you spin beneath 1,000 twinkling lights. Learn about the area's fascinating history from the 18 rounding boards circling above the carousel. Explore the fun-filled days of the Silver Beach Amusement Park (1892 to 1971) with the memorabilia filling the carousel house and attached museum. Or grab a bag of fresh popcorn or cotton candy from the concession stand and listen to the happiest music on earth.

Check the Carousel website for upcoming events. Families won't want to miss the free activities and half-off carousel rides on Thursdays, 4 to 8:30 p.m., fall through spring.

Do you have a special occasion? Ask us about renting the carousel for your celebration or to take wedding, family and special event photos. Admission to the carousel house and Silver Beach Amusement Park Museum is free.

Additional Information

Carousel hours September through December: Thursday: 4-8:30pm; Friday-Saturday: 11am-8pm; Sunday 12-5pm.

Carousel hours January through May: Thursday: 4-8:30pm; Friday-Saturday: 11am-5pm; Sunday 12-5pm.

Carousel hours Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: Sunday 12-10pm; Monday-Saturday: 10am-10pm.

Upcoming Silver Beach Carousel Events

Thursday
19
/ Dec
333 Broad Street, Saint Joseph
Live Reindeer at the Silver Beach Carousel
4:00pm - 9:00pm

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