Clifton Park Center is rolling out the red carpet and turning on the midway lights for 11 days (May 28 – June 7, 2026) of classic carnival fun right in the Boscov’s parking lot!
Hosted by the family-owned Gillette Shows (doing the carnival thing since 1952), expect rides for every age, skill games with prizes, and fair food favorites including funnel cakes, fried dough, cotton candy, and more.
Carnival Schedule
- Thursday May 28 – Thursday June 4: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Friday May 29 & June 5: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday May 30 & June 6: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday May 31 & June 7: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
May
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
24
25
26
27
285:00 PM – 9:00 PM 29
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM 30
1:00 PM – 10:00 PM 31
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
June
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
15:00 PM – 9:00 PM 2
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 3
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 4
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 5
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM 6
1:00 PM – 10:00 PM 7
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Carnival Location
Clifton Park Center south parking lot (next to Regal Cinemas, Boscov’s & Homewood Suites).
22 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Cost
- Entry: FREE
- Unlimited rides wristband: $30 (available every day)
- Individual tickets: $1 each (packs available, 4+ tickets per ride)
Spark Tips
- Bring cash or you’ll waste time + money at the ATM.
- Buy the $30 wristband if you want to stay and ride more than 2-3 attractions.
- Weekends get super busy after 2 PM, go early or deal with lines.
- Wear comfortable shoes. It’s the Boscov’s parking lot!
This a amazing carnivore