https://www.carouselofhappiness.org/ Skip to content [CoH_Logo_Website-250x143] * Home * About + Our Story + Meet The Animals + Carousel History Exhibit + In the News + Carousel Blog + Facebook Feed * Visit + Visit The Carousel + Parties & Venue Rentals + Memorial Services + Group Visits + Area Activities/Resources * Volunteer + Information + Board of Directors * Support + Support the Carousel + Adopt Part of the Carousel + Legacy Giving + Our Sponsors * Membership + Join - Member Plans & Pricing + Membership FAQs + Login * Shop + All Products o Branded Carousel Merchandise o Branded DDJ Merchandise o Clothing o Books o $10 or Under! o Holiday Bundles of Joy o Other Products + Cart + Checkout Menu * Home * About + Our Story + Meet The Animals + Carousel History Exhibit + In the News + Carousel Blog + Facebook Feed * Visit + Visit The Carousel + Parties & Venue Rentals + Memorial Services + Group Visits + Area Activities/Resources * Volunteer + Information + Board of Directors * Support + Support the Carousel + Adopt Part of the Carousel + Legacy Giving + Our Sponsors * Membership + Join - Member Plans & Pricing + Membership FAQs + Login * Shop + All Products o Branded Carousel Merchandise o Branded DDJ Merchandise o Clothing o Books o $10 or Under! o Holiday Bundles of Joy o Other Products + Cart + Checkout [CoH_Logo_Website-250x143] * Home * About + Our Story + Meet The Animals + Carousel History Exhibit + In the News + Carousel Blog + Facebook Feed * Visit + Visit The Carousel + Parties & Venue Rentals + Memorial Services + Group Visits + Area Activities/Resources * Volunteer + Information + Board of Directors * Support + Support the Carousel + Adopt Part of the Carousel + Legacy Giving + Our Sponsors * Membership + Join - Member Plans & Pricing + Membership FAQs + Login * Shop + All Products o Branded Carousel Merchandise o Branded DDJ Merchandise o Clothing o Books o $10 or Under! o Holiday Bundles of Joy o Other Products + Cart + Checkout Menu * Home * About + Our Story + Meet The Animals + Carousel History Exhibit + In the News + Carousel Blog + Facebook Feed * Visit + Visit The Carousel + Parties & Venue Rentals + Memorial Services + Group Visits + Area Activities/Resources * Volunteer + Information + Board of Directors * Support + Support the Carousel + Adopt Part of the Carousel + Legacy Giving + Our Sponsors * Membership + Join - Member Plans & Pricing + Membership FAQs + Login * Shop + All Products o Branded Carousel Merchandise o Branded DDJ Merchandise o Clothing o Books o $10 or Under! o Holiday Bundles of Joy o Other Products + Cart + Checkout A nonprofit arts & culture organization * Nederland, CO * 303.258.3457 * Hours Donate A magical menagerie featuring 57 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, turning to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ. Nederland CO carousel merry go round fund day out with family learn about our new membership program! [CoH_signandbuilding-504x630] Happening at the Carousel A Celebration in the Mountains If you stopped by the carousel house on August 8, 9, or 10, you noticed we were closed for special maintenance. We received a consultation from Carousels and Carvings so that we can make sure to keep this thing spinning Read More One Million Rides and Counting! Olive and James - Our 1,000,000 and 1,000,001 carousel riders! On Wednesday July 20, the Carousel of Happiness saw it's one-millionth rider! Since opening in 2010, over 1 million tickets have been sold or given away. And we have seen Read More Fourth Friday Art Walk 4th Fridays at Caribou Shopping Center May through September, join our amazing local businesses for music, specials, artist demonstrations, snacks, treats for the kids, special vendors, and Carousel Rides until 7pm! Date, Time, Location: May 27 June 24 July 22 Read More How It All Began... As a young Marine in Vietnam Scott Harrison received a tiny music box that he held to his ear to distract him from the horror of the war going on around him. The music, Chopin's "Tristesse," brought him a peaceful image of a carousel in a mountain meadow. After returning home, he rescued an abandoned Looff carousel in Utah and spent 26 years hand-carving animals to bring it back to life. Scott had never carved before, but starting with the rabbit that is now on the sign in front of the carousel in Nederland, he went on to create more than 50 one-of-a-kind animals, 35 of which can be ridden. As he was finishing, the small community of Nederland (pop. 1,500) came together and raised the $700,000 to build it a home. Read More [coyote_carved-504x630] [GirlonDolphin2] Membership The perks of becoming a member are more than just discounts. Join our family today and "Don't Delay Joy!" LEARN MORE [IMG-0652-scaled-1] Shop the Carousel Our gift shop is full of items sure to intertwine our story with yours. Your purchase helps fund the Carousel's operation and mission, magic and all. Shop ONLINE [IMG_7035-1] Birthday Parties Celebrate your birthday, or other special event, at the Carousel to create lasting memories for your family and friends. Plan A party "This is hands down the most magical place I've ever been. The carousel has such a rich and interesting history and the environment it's been placed in shows just how much love has gone into it." Rey "A carousel in the middle of a mountain town?! Fun for the kids and an interesting history for the adults. Second time we've stopped in after doing something else in the area..." JK "Glad to see history saved. They took great care documenting the history of the carousel and its restoration. If you pass through Nederland, CO, you need to stop and take a ride." Bruce "Beautifully carved animals, an antique Wurlitzer music box and a fun place for kids." Jason Carousel of Happiness P.O Box 1811, Nederland, CO 80466 303.258.3457 [email protected] Facebook Youtube Instagram Subscribe to News Name [ ] Email [ ] Get all the news! The Carousel of Happiness is dedicated to inspiring happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences. Scroll to Top HOURS Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 11am to 5pm CLOSED CLOSED 11am to 5pm 10am to 5pm 10am to 5pm 10am to 5pm Last ride of the day at 4:45pm Call (303) 258-3457 for more information * Open Late for Fourth Fridays at Caribou Village * Friday September 23 : 10am - 7pm