National Carrousel Day

The Looff Carrousel is a Spokane institution. Opened in 1909, the Carrousel is approaching its 110th birthday. Those of us who grew up in Spokane fondly remember riding on the backs of its colorful wooden horses, and thankfully this is a tradition that carries on for kids in Spokane today. Thursday, July 25, is National Carousel Day, and the Looff is offering $1 rides for the occasion. If that offer isn’t enticing enough, all merchandise in the carousel gift shop is 15% off, the first 115 riders get a free cupcake, and there’s a special storytime featuring Ponies in the Park, a story set at the Looff written by Mary Louise Carpenter and illustrated by Mary Pat Kanaley. Whether you want to make new memories or look back on old ones, bring the whole family down to the park to celebrate this part of Spokane’s history.

National Carousel Day • Thu, July 25 from noon-3 pm • $1 • All ages • Riverfront Park • 507 N. Howard St. • riverfrontspokane.org