Calvin Bissell, 5, waves to mom Alicia from a ride on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in San Rafael, Calif. The carnival near Marin Civic Center is open March 23-24, March 28-31 and April 4-7 says Patty West with Butler Amusements Inc. Most rides will run even if it’s pouring rain, she said. (Frankie Frost/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
Abby Sobel and Ava Schreiber, both 8, ride a coaster at a Butler Amusements carnival near Marin Civic Center on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in San Rafael, Calif. (Frankie Frost/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
Ride operator Salvador Garcia smiles as Calvin Bissell, 5, rides the motorcycle ride on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in San Rafael, Calif. Garcia works for Butler Amusements Inc. “I love my job, I love kids,” he said. (Frankie Frost/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
Ava Schreiber, 8, stands with dad David and some stuffed animals they won at a carnival near Marin Civic Center on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in San Rafael, Calif. (Frankie Frost/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
Abby Sobel and Ava Schreiber, both 8, make a roller coaster appear to sprout antennae at a carnival near Marin Civic Center on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in San Rafael, Calif. (Frankie Frost/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
The San Rafael Spring Carnival got underway, offering rides, food, and games. The carnival is open from Thursday to Sunday through April 7. Hours Thursdays and Fridays 5 to 10 p.m., weekends noon to 10 p.m. More info: https://butleramusements.com/events/38
