🎡 OpensThursday 6 PM
Rotary Club of Needham presents the 10th Annual Needham Carnival — July 23–26, 2026 at Needham High School. Kiddie rides, thrill rides, games and goodies. Fun for the whole family!
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Needham Carnival 2026 — the 10th annual 🎪

Four nights of Ferris-wheel lights at Needham High School, July 23–26 — kiddie rides, thrill rides, games, goodies and classic fair food, presented by the Rotary Club of Needham. Free to walk in; every ride ticket funds Rotary scholarships and community projects right here in town.

Thursday, Jul 23
6 PM – 10 PM
Opening night — rides lit up after dark 🌙
Friday, Jul 24
6 PM – 10 PM
Date-night energy — bring the teens
Saturday, Jul 25
Noon – 10 PM
Daylight kiddie rides at noon, shortest lines early
Sunday, Jul 26
Noon – 6 PM
Last chance — closes early, calm afternoon pace
🎠 What's there

A dedicated kiddie rides zone for the little ones, thrill rides for big kids and teens, midway games with prizes, and fair-food classics — popcorn, cotton candy and more.

🎟️ Getting in & paying

Free admission to the grounds — you pay per ride or grab a wristband. Check the Rotary event page for current ticket & wristband pricing before you go.

🚗 Know before you go

Needham High School, 609 Webster St. Park in the school lots; arrive at opening for the easiest spots. Strollers are fine on the paved areas. Rain? Rides pause for weather — check the Rotary page before heading out.

💙 Why it matters

This is the Rotary Club of Needham's biggest fundraiser of the year — proceeds go to local scholarships and community projects. The cotton candy is for a good cause.

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