This Is How San Diego Celebrates National Merry-Go-Round Day

Tuesday, July 25th, grab your family, a blanket for the grass, and head to Balboa Park for National Carousel Day!

There will be food available for purchase from Nanas Heavenly Hot Dogs and Famoso Mexican Street Tacos, entertainment by Kathryn the Grape, Fern Street Circus and many more, face painting, kids-entertainment, plus FREE rides on the carousel all day long!

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And don’t forget that it’s also “Free Tuesday,” so be sure to check out the San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Art Institute, and the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, Inc.

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