Buffalo Heritage Carousel Opening Weekend

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Solar-Powered Buffalo Heritage Carousel

Solar-Powered Buffalo Heritage Carousel at Canalside opens on Friday, May 22, for Memorial Day weekend before kicking off its summer season.

The Solar-Powered Buffalo Heritage Carousel will officially open for its fifth summer season on Friday, May 22, for Memorial Day weekend, welcoming families and visitors back to Canalside with holiday weekend promotions and extended summer hours.

Memorial Day weekend schedule (merchandise and solar toy discounts):

• Noon to 7 p.m. Friday, May 22

• 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 23

• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 24

• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 25

Located inside the award-winning KeyBank Roundhouse, the restored, century-old Carousel is one of Buffalo’s most distinctive waterfront attractions, blending history, artistry and sustainability into a one-of-a-kind experience for guests of all ages and abilities.

Featuring more than 30 hand-carved animals – including a lion, tiger, sea monster and Sal the Mule – the Carousel also includes a wheelchair-accessible chariot and is accompanied by the sounds of a historic Wurlitzer organ, all powered by renewable solar energy.