Free Carousel Rides Being Offered For Spring Break In Buffalo, NY

Spring break is here, and if you're looking for something to do with the kids while they're home, think about heading down to Canalside for all the family-friendly activities.

Canalside has been a great option for families that are looking to do something outside all winter long. This spring, they're going to continue with even more family-friendly activities.

The Buffalo Heritage Carousel is offering free rides to kick off spring break

Next Friday (April 3rd), the Buffalo Heritage Carousel is going to offer free rides on its beautifully restored 1924 carousel from 10 am until noon. That is just part of the activities for the day. They will also have a visit from the Easter Bunny from 10 am until noon, and 2 pm until 4 pm, face painting (free for riders) from noon until 2 pm, free popcorn, and 20% off select toys and candy.

Saturday is Buffalo Bandits Spirit Day

The fun continues on Saturday, April 4th as they celebrate Buffalo Bandits Spirit Day at the carousel. The Easter Bunny will take some time out of his busy schedule (just one day before Easter!) to visit with kids and they'll have face painting again. If you wear Buffalo Bandits gear, they'll offer buy one, get one free rides on Saturday.

The hours of operation for spring break week

If it's hard to make it out that weekend, there will still be time to ride.  Their hours for spring break week look like this:

• Friday, April 3rd, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.
• Saturday, April 4th, 10 A.M. to 7 P.M.
• CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY
• Monday, April 6th, Noon to 7 P.M.
• CLOSED TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
• Thursday, April 9th, Noon to 7 P.M.
• Friday, April 10th, Noon to 5 P.M.
• Saturday, April 11th, Noon to 7 P.M.
• Sunday, April 12th, 11 A.M. to 5 P.M.
  Dedicated Quiet Ride on Sunday: 11:00 A.M.- Noon