Events Calendar / Volunteer Opportunities

Happy Hour at the Carousel

Every Friday afternoon from 3:30-5:30. October through February

Buy one Carousel Ride Get one free ride pass to be used during any Happy Hour Friday from 3:30-5:30 pm

**FRIDAY DECEMBER 13TH HAPPY HOUR WILL RUN FROM 3:00-5:00 PM WE WILL BE CLOSING AT 5:00 PM TO HOST A PRIVATE EVENT

January 20-February 24 2025

Wood Carving Class – THE CLASS IS NOW FULL but we are taking contact information for our wait list

Our Lead Carver, John Thompson, is offering a carving class for anyone age 18 and older interested in learning the art of wood carving. All skill levels are invited to participate. Every Monday evening for six weeks from 7-9 pm. For $100, you receive six instructional classes, all tools and materials are provided and you can take home your finished project!

Call 406-549-8382 to sign up – Space is limited to eight participants

MAY

Kids’ Day – May 24th, 2025

Everyone rides for free from 12-5 to help us celebrate our birthday on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.

JUNE – THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF REGISTRATIONS

First Annual Pickleball Tournament and Family Fun Day: Carousel Classic – June 22nd & 23rd

In Conjunction with the PEAK Pickleball Club – located at 4990 Buckhouse Ln

Pickleball players from beginners to advanced are invited to play. Your participation will help raise funds to support the care and feeding of our beloved Carousel horses. You can register at the Peak, at the Carousel or by scanning our registration QR Code (coming soon to our website). Children are invited to participate in fun activities for only $5 per child, thanks to our generous sponsors. More information coming soon!

Sponsored by: Sponsors currently needed – contact Tracy at mslacarousel@gmail.com or 406-549-8382 for information!

JULY

Fairy Tale and Superhero Festival – Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 10-12 near Dragon Hollow Park

Children are invited to participate in fun crafts & activities, stories, songs & dancing and to interact with superheroes and princesses, all thanks to our generous sponsors and participating community groups! There is no charge to attend the Festival. Fairytale/Superhero theme dress is encouraged but optional.

Sponsored by Stockman Bank, Cats On Broadway, McGowan Water, Mismo Gymnastics, Your Fairy Godmother

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 5:30-8:00 pm

Ride-A-Thon

Teams of riders come together for an evening of fun with our Board of Directors to raise money for the care of our Carousel horses, chariots and one very special dragon!

In exchange for your donation to support the upkeep of the Carousel and Dragon Hollow Playarea, you are invited to join us for an evening of rides, fun and a chance to win prizes! If you would like to put together a team to help solicit pledges and ride for the Carousel – please contact Tracy at 406-549-8382

Free Rides on Thanksgiving Day

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Seeking a sponsor
Hosted by community and staff volunteers

DECEMBER

Breakfast with Santa and the Ponies – December 15, 9:00-10:30 am

Carousel rides, light breakfast snacks and visits with Santa Clause from 9:00-10:30 am.

PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO RSVP WITH NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS – THANK YOU! (mslacarousel@gmail.com or 406-549-8382)

Sponsored by Morrison Maierle, LLC. and Edgell Building Inc.

Entry is $5 per person 5 years old and above. Children 4 and under are free.

Free Rides on Christmas Eve

11am to 3pm.

Sponsored by Milodragovich, Dale & Steinbrenner P.C.

Volunteer Opportunities:

CAN YOU DRAW SIMPLE DESIGNS ON CHILDREN’S FACES? WE NEED FACE PAINTERS FOR OUR FAIRYTALE & SUPERHERO FESTIVAL – Call Tracy at 406-549-8382

We have multiple Volunteer Opportunities including:

Pony washing and general cleaning during our annual January shutdown period

Cleaning and maintaining Dragon Hollow Play Area during our annual spring clean up day

Carousel operation during Free Ride days such as Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve

Learning to carve by joining our Ponykeepers during their weekly carving sessions Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm

Weeding, weeding and did I mention weeding!

Assisting with additional upkeep and improvements as needed

Please contact Tracy at 406-549-8382 or mslacarousel@gmail.com for volunteer opportunities and information