The Olcott Beach Carousel Park

The Olcott Beach Carousel Park Affordable family attractions are bordering on extinction - a lakeside vintage amusement park that offers families an affordable day of family fun!
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See "additional information" for hours of operation! Information and Hours! The park has NO admission fee, and all rides are 1 ticket, 1 quarter! Memorial Day Weekend
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday 12 - 6 p.m. June
- Saturday and Sunday 12 - 6 p.m. July through Labor Day
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12 - 6 p.m. July 3rd 12 - 8pm (Fireworks over the lake at 10pm!)

July 4th 12 - 6pm


Children must be

52" or less to ride the kiddie rides, and they must be 8 or older to play skee ball. Adults and children of all ages can ride the Carousel, play the duck pond and watch the daily magic shows and play in the vintage arcade! Daily attractions: vintage kiddie rides, our historic carousel, our 2pm magic show with Rob and Carol Allen in the Tom Kelley Rustic Theater, the Duck Pond, the Vintage Arcade and our vintage skee-ball lanes! On the south shore of Lake Ontario in N.Y. State, you’ll discover the quaint Hamlet of Olcott Beach. In the shadow of Olcott’s famous Lighthouse is a wonderful vintage, not for profit amusement park featuring a 1928 style Hershell-Spillman two row carousel, 5 vintage kiddie rides, a 1931 Wurlitzer band organ, skee ball, vintage arcade attractions, a daily magic show and more! Come relive fond memories as your children and grandchildren scream in delight and giggle with laughter!

08/31/2026

The 9th Annual Olcott Beach Jazz Trail is next week on Sunday, September 6th from 12pm-7pm! This FREE all day jazz event takes place at the Lakeview Village Shoppes & the Olcott Gazebo! Follow their page for details about the bands!

08/31/2026

Joe Wiegand will be back in Olcott Beach as Teddy Roosevelt on Labor Day to celebrate America 250 and reflect on Roosevelt's visit to Olcott Beach years ago! He'll be making appearances at the Lakeview Village Shoppes, The Olcott Beach Carousel Park, Ye Olde Log Cabin, and the Olcott Gazebo!

ALL ABOARD FOR A TRIP BACK IN TIME TO OLCOTT BEACH!Have you ever wondered what it was like to travel to Olcott Beach by ...
08/20/2026

ALL ABOARD FOR A TRIP BACK IN TIME TO OLCOTT BEACH!

Have you ever wondered what it was like to travel to Olcott Beach by trolley more than a century ago?

Join us for a special historical presentation: “By Trolley to Olcott” - Presented by Greg Gerstung

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
7:45 PM
On stage at the Carousel Park

Beginning in 1900, the International Railway Company brought passengers from Buffalo to Olcott Beach, turning our lakeside community into a popular destination for visitors looking to escape the city and enjoy a day - or weekend - on Lake Ontario.

Through this fascinating 60 minute presentation, Greg will take us along the old trolley route and explore the station stops and attractions that once made Olcott Beach such a popular destination.

The beach and picnic grounds
The amusement park
The miniature train
The band shell
Lake connections to Toronto and other ports
The magnificent hotel and grand ballroom, where big-name bands of the era performed

The trolley line served Olcott Beach from 1900 until 1937, and its story is an important chapter in the history of our community.

If you love Olcott history, local history, railroads—or simply discovering what our community looked like generations ago—this is an evening you won't want to miss!

Please share and help us spread the word!

To infinity and beyond! Join us tomorrow night, Wednesday, August 19, for a FREE outdoor showing of Disney-Pixar’s TOY S...
08/18/2026

To infinity and beyond!

Join us tomorrow night, Wednesday, August 19, for a FREE outdoor showing of Disney-Pixar’s TOY STORY!

The Olcott Beach Community Association invites you to bring the kids, grab your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy a summer movie under the stars!

🎠 Gates open at 7:00 PM
🎬 Toy Story begins at dusk

And come early - the fun starts before the movie!

From 7:00 PM until movie time, all of the rides will be running! The Skee-Ball lanes will also be open!

🍿 Concessions will be available while supplies last. You're also welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks - just no glass bottles or alcohol, please.

Round up your favorite little cowboys, cowgirls and space rangers and join us for a beautiful summer evening at the Park!

Bring a chair. Bring a blanket. Bring the family. We'll see you at the movies! ️

This is an outdoor event. No rain date has been scheduled.

Join us Sunday, August 23 for Community Appreciation Day!A special day of FREE Carousel rides, family fun, magic, fire t...
08/18/2026

Join us Sunday, August 23 for Community Appreciation Day!

A special day of FREE Carousel rides, family fun, magic, fire trucks, and more!

Free Carousel rides all day! And our Skee Ball Challenge is on all day!
Challenge divisions:
🧒 Juniors — up to age 16
🎯 Adults — ages 17–55
🏅 Seniors — ages 55+

1:00–3:00 PM — Olcott Fire Co. Fire Truck Rides - hop aboard outside the Main Street Gate!

2:00 PM — Rob & Carol Allen’s Magic Show, sponsored by Milk for Health

3:00–5:00 PM — Balloon Animals

Plus FREE COOKIES while they last! And washable tattoos for even more fun!

Thank you to our wonderful community for supporting Olcott Beach Carousel Park!

Time with Teddy!!!Have you ever wondered how the Teddy Bear got its name? Come hear the story from “President Theodore R...
08/18/2026

Time with Teddy!!!

Have you ever wondered how the Teddy Bear got its name? Come hear the story from “President Theodore Roosevelt” himself!

Join us on Labor Day, Monday, September 7 at 1:00 PM at the Olcott Beach Carousel Park Stage for a special America 250 celebration!

“President Teddy Roosevelt” will share the story of one of America’s most beloved toys - the Teddy Bear!

Bring your favorite Teddy Bear with you and receive a special Teddy Bear Award Button!

📅 Labor Day – Monday, September 7
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Olcott Beach Carousel Park Stage

It’s also the LAST DAY of the 2026 season at Olcott Beach Carousel Park, so come enjoy one more day of old-fashioned family fun before we say goodbye for the season!

08/09/2026

📚🚌 Lions Kindergarten Roundup & Bus Safety Day 🚌📚
Bring Smiles... and Tissues! ❤️

Is your child entering Pre-K or Kindergarten at Newfane Elementary School this fall? Or do you know someone whose kids are?

The Olcott Lions Club invites their entire families to our annual fun afternoon designed to help our newest students meet future classmates, make new friends, and become comfortable before the first day of school. Parents, grandparents, siblings, and caregivers are all welcome! Even the family's well-behaved dogs - we mean it is a park we're holding the event in. 🙂

🗓 Saturday, August 22, 2026
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Krull Park – Shelter #5 (across from the basketball court)
🚍 Event Schedule
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

😊 Meet your future classmates and enjoy the playground!
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

🚌 Learn about school bus safety and take a ride on a REAL school bus!

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
🌭 Family cookout hosted by the Olcott Lions Club, plus a fun Simon Says Tournament!

❤️ Families Welcome!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket—and maybe a few tissues for Mom, Dad, Grandma, or Grandpa (the kids are usually the brave ones! 😊).

🌭 Lunch Is On The Lions!
Enjoy hot dogs, chips, water, and ice cream while getting to know your new school community.

🥫 Help Fill Our Community Pantry
This event is also a Community Food Drive. Please bring a non-perishable food donation to help local families experiencing food insecurity. Your generosity will help neighbors throughout our community.

📱 RSVP
Text (716) 588-0411 with the number of children and family members attending, or email [email protected].

The Olcott Lions Club is proud to welcome Newfane's newest students and their families as we celebrate the start of an exciting new school adventure together! 🦁💙

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Still need your Park After Dark tickets? There’s still time to get them at the $35 pre-sale price and without the onlin...
08/07/2026

Still need your Park After Dark tickets? There’s still time to get them at the $35 pre-sale price and without the online ticketing fees!

Pick up your tickets any day between now and the event at:

Gift Box at the Beach - located at the Lakeview Village Shoppes
Sunday–Thursday: 12–6 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 12–8 p.m.

The Olcott Beach Carousel Park
Friday–Sunday: 12–6 p.m.

Don’t wait - grab your tickets, gather your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable evening at Park After Dark!

If you don’t get a chance to purchase your tickets in advance, they will also be available at the door for $40.

🚓🐾 Law Enforcement Day is this Sunday at the Olcott Beach Carousel Park!Join the Niagara County Sheriff’s Deputies and N...
07/30/2026

🚓🐾 Law Enforcement Day is this Sunday at the Olcott Beach Carousel Park!

Join the Niagara County Sheriff’s Deputies and New York State Police for a fun-filled afternoon. Bring your cameras for photos with the K-9 Unit and police and emergency response vehicles!

🎟️ The first 400 ride tickets are FREE, sponsored by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office ALL S.T.A.R. Program.

Then, at 2 p.m., enjoy the Thunderstruck Magic Show live on the Tom Kelley Rustic Theater Stage!

Come out and join the fun! 🎠✨

🏒🏈 Calling all Buffalo sports fans and memorabilia collectors! 🏈🏒Here's a sneak peek at just a few of the incredible raf...
07/26/2026

🏒🏈 Calling all Buffalo sports fans and memorabilia collectors! 🏈🏒

Here's a sneak peek at just a few of the incredible raffle prizes waiting for you at The Park After Dark on Tuesday, August 11!

Featured items include:
⭐ Authentic, certified Tage Thompson autographed Adidas jersey
⭐ Authentic, certified Owen Power autographed photo, complete with a Sabres drink bucket and four Sabres pint glasses
⭐ Framed, authentic, certified Konsta Helenius autographed warm-up puck
⭐ Framed Buffalo Sabres banner signed by 34 Sabres alumni
⭐ Framed commemorative Buffalo News front page from the Bills' final regular-season game at Highmark Stadium, featuring the iconic headline "Where Else Would You Rather Be?"
⭐ A Buffalo Bills Season Ticket Holder Highmark Farewell Season Gift (not commercially available!) featuring stadium wood art in a collector's display box
⭐ An authentic piece of the Highmark Stadium goalpost in a commemorative farewell display case

And there are SO many more fantastic raffle prizes!.

Join us on Tuesday, August 11 for an unforgettable evening of fun, great food, music, and the chance to take home some amazing memorabilia - all while supporting a great cause!

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5979 Main
Olcott, NY
14126

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