The 2026 carnival ran Thursday through Saturday nights from June 11 into late July, closed July 4th weekend. 2027 dates are usually announced in late spring.
About Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival
The Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival is a small summer carnival for kids ages 2 to 10, run by Lions Club volunteers in downtown Athens. Admission is free and every ride ticket is 50 cents, the same price since 1957. Bring cash and a few dollars go a long way.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ride ticket | $0.50 | 2026 · one ticket per ride; cash only |
| Admission | Free |
Admission is free. Rides, popcorn and snow cones are 50 cents each, and food runs about $1 to $3. Cash only, no cards.
Buy on the official sitePromo codes
There are no promo codes for this carnival. At 50 cents a ride, you won't need one.
Good to know
- Address
- 309 E Forrest St, Athens, AL 35611
- Hours
- Thu-Sat 6:30-9:30 PM during the summer run.
- Parking
- Free across the street at the school campus
- Type
- Kiddie park · run by Athens Lions Club
Don't miss
- Mini Ferris wheel and a small roller coaster
- Yellow train and race cars
- Carousel horses, where parents may ride with small children
- Umbrella chairs, spaceships and two sets of swings
- Snack stands with hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cakes and sno cones
Little ways to save
Bring cash. The carnival does not take debit or credit cards.
Arrive near the 6:30 PM opening. Free parking fills up and traffic gets heavy.
Ten dollars covers 20 rides, so set a ride budget with the kids before you walk in.
Rides are for kids roughly 2 to 10. Adults can only ride the carousel alongside small children.
Questions people ask us
How much are rides at the Athens Kiddie Carnival?
Each ride ticket is 50 cents, and admission is free. Popcorn and snow cones are also 50 cents.
When is the Athens Kiddie Carnival open?
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, 6:30 to 9:30 PM, for about six weeks in June and July. It closes for July 4th weekend.
Where does the money go?
Proceeds support the Lions Club's vision screenings and eyeglasses for people in need, plus a camp for children with diabetes.
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Where these prices come from: WAFF 48, June 2026, Rocket City Mom. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.