Make time to visit Bushnell Park
Get out and enjoy a picnic in the park, ride the carousel, visit the playground, run, walk, do yoga, or just relax….
Bushnell Park Carousel
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In a few short weeks, Bushnell Park’s cherry blossom trees will be in full bloom. Join us on Sunday, April 27 from 2pm to 5 pm in celebration of this special time of year.
This rain or shine event will have cherry blossom-themed crafts and activities, music from DJ Q-BOOGIE, and of course the Carousel is now open for the season! Enjoy food and beverages from our vendors and take your best Instagrammable shots against a backdrop of pink and white blossoms.
Cost: $10 buys you 10 tickets to use at the craft activity tables or for carousel rides. All ticket proceeds go to support the Conservancy’s stewardship of our beautiful park.
Location: East Lawn, Pump House Gallery, and Carousel
Ongoing Events
Tour of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch
Thursdays, May-October – 12-1:30pm
Tours lasts 20-30 minutes; no reservations needed unless you are a group of 6 or larger. Larger groups, send an email ([email protected]) to reserve your time.
Special Events of Interest
Please click on links for more information, as these are not Bushnell Park Conservancy events. All information should be on organizers’ websites or Hartford.com.
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz – July 18 -20, 2025
Winterfest Hartford – starts November 28, 2025
Weekly events:
Mondays & Wednesdays April thru mid-October – Free yoga with Yoga In Our Cities
Tuesdays April thru October – Running with EightSixGo
Tuesdays April thru October – Kids Running with 2-4-1 Hartbeat Youth Run Club
Thursdays April thru October – Kids Fencing with 2-4-1 Sports