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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2026 Conservancy Events:
Spring is finally on our doorstep, and we are excited to announce the return of our Cherry Blossom Celebration! Games, kids’ activities, music, food trucks, and fun for all ages against the backdrop of the pink and white petals of our Kanzan and Yoshino cherry trees. Save the date, more info to come!
Summer Solstice Celebration – June 13
Join us for Tree Tales, a lunchtime talk featuring Hartford City Forester Sophia Rodbell and BPC Executive Director Morgan Fippinger. These free public events will explore the history and care of the hundreds of trees in Bushnell Park. Discover their stories and learn how they’re being preserved as part of Hartford’s urban forest.
2026 Dates and meeting locations coming soon. If there is rain, the events will be held in the Dollard Pavilion room of the Carousel.
While attendance is free, we’ll kindly ask that you sign up in advance to help us plan for the gathering.
CT Rail Day – August 15 (subject to change)
Tours 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 (manager@bushnellpark.org) to reserve your time.
2026 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.
Hartford Dance Festival – June 6
Hartford Bonanza/America 250 – July 4
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz – July 17 -19
Black-eyed & Bluesfest – August, Date TBA
West Indian Independence Celebration – August, Date TBA
Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival de Coqui – Date TBA
Eversource Marathon – October 10
Winterfest Hartford – November 27 thru early January
WEEKLY EVENTS
Mondays & Wednesdays April thru mid-October – Free yoga with Yoga In Our Cities
Tuesdays April thru October – Running or Walking 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
Are you interested in booking your own event in the Park?
Whether you are planning a company meeting, wedding, birthday party, shower, concert, or festival, America’s first publicly funded park makes a beautiful backdrop for your gathering. Visit our event planning page for information on renting the Carousel, Pump House, or other park venues.