Celebrate the official opening of The Carousel of Dreams by Ken Means, operated by The Circle of Giving located at The Factory in Franklin.

Saturday, May 31, 2025
1:00–4:00 p.m.
The Factory at Franklin

The carousel opens to the public at 10:00 a.m., giving early visitors the chance to ride before the celebration officially begins at 1:00 p.m. Both the carousel and festivities will wrap up by 4:00 p.m., so be sure to join us for a day full of magic and memories!

Enjoy magical attractions including face painting, a balloon artist, beloved princesses and superheroes and interactive booths from our 2025 beneficiaries and The Factory at Franklin. Carousel merchandise will be available for purchase, including toddler, youth, and adult t-shirts, hats, stickers, and commemorative posters signed by Ken Means.

*Children under 42 inches must ride with an adult. The child rides free, but the accompanying adult must purchase a ticket.*

Friends of Franklin Parks is honored to be a beneficiary along with FrankTown Open Hearts, Hard Bargain Association, and Needs Of Our Kids.