Events Calendar / Volunteer Opportunities

 February 5- March 11

Wood Carving Class  – This is now full – we are taking names for our wait list or a second class later in the year

Our Pony Keepers are 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.  Monday evenings 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 

Ride-A-Thon 

Join us for BOGO ride deals and chances to win fun prizes as our Board of Directors compete to raise money for the care of our Carousel horses, chariots and one very special dragon

Kids’ Day – May 27th

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

Sponsored by Hobby Horse Arts


JULY

Fairy Tale and Superhero Festival 

Children are invited to participate in fun activities, enjoy giveaways and interact with superheroes and princesses, all thanks to generous sponsors and participating community groups! There is no charge to attend the Festival and costumes are optional.

Sponsored by Stockman Bank, Branch Built LLC, Mismo Gymnastics, Your Fairy Godmother


SEPTEMBER

Garden Party & Auction –    Not currently being held

  • Sponsored by First Security Bank, Five Valleys Restoration & Cleaning, Good Food Store, Pintler Wealth Management Group, Black Knight Security, 3-Rivers Pediatric Dentistry, Cherry Creek Media and Mountain Broadcasting

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NOVEMBER

Free Rides on Thanksgiving Day 

11am to 3pm.

  • Seeking a sponsor
  • Hosted by community and staff volunteers

DECEMBER

Santa’s Breakfast – December 17  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.

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

Free Rides on Christmas Day 

11am to 3pm.

  • Sponsored by Milodragovich, Dale & Steinbrenner P.C.
  • Hosted by community volunteers

 

  • During regular business hours
  • Seeking a sponsor

Volunteering:

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 Day

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

Assisting with additional upkeep and improvements as needed

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

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