Balloons, Bubbles, and Bounce Houses: An Afternoon of Nonstop Fun at Gaynor’s Spring Carnival

Posted on Monday, May 19th, 2025

On Sunday, May 18, over 600 members of the Gaynor community came together for a day filled with laughter, excitement, and joy at the 2025 Spring Carnival. Current students and their families mingled with incoming families as well as faculty and staff families, as all enjoyed a variety of fun activities.

Participants knew something fun was afoot when they were greeted at the North Building entrance by stilt walkers in colorful costumes. Then, they experienced an entirely new lobby filled with balloons and some stylish Gaynor Gear for sale. Once they grabbed a map, they were on to their day’s adventure!

From a giant inflatable obstacle course in the gym, to claw machines in the North Cafeteria, to carnival games and face painting on the playdeck, to more inflatables in the field house, to virtual reality games in the PAC, and an immersive photo booth in the South Lobby, there was so much to explore! For those who needed a quiet getaway, the EC garden was transformed into a bubble garden, and those in search of a snack break could find whatever they might desire in the South Building cafeteria. Once everyone was re-energized, it was on to the next station!

What a wonderful way to celebrate Gaynor together!

Photos: Da Ping Luo