Poster for the Grand Opening event of Ken Means Carousel of Dreams at The Factory at Franklin on May 31, 2025, from 1-4 PM. Hosted by The Circle of Giving, featuring carousel rides, balloon art, face painting, princesses, superheroes, and exclusive merchandise. Beneficiaries include FrankTown Open Hearts, Friends of Franklin Parks, Hard Bargain Association, and Needs of Our Kids.

Join Us for the Grand Opening of The Carousel of Dreams by Ken Means!

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.*

2025 The Circle of Giving Beneficiaries

Logo of FrankTown Open Hearts featuring a red heart with a cross inside next to the text "FrankTown Open Hearts."
"Friends of Franklin Parks" logo featuring four quadrants with recreational activities and a barn icon.
Logo of Hard Bargain Association with stylized green text and a house icon.
Logo with "NOOK Needs Of Our Kids" text, featuring shoes and a shirt inside the letters "O"

Learn more about each beneficiary by visiting their booths at the Grand Opening celebration!