May 27-August 29, 2025
New for 2025! Grab a Summer Fun Pass and enjoy weekday bowling all summer long! Valid for two free games of bowling per day, Monday-Friday 9am-4pm for only $22 + tax. Limited availability. Snag yours before they’re gone for good!
Shoe rental NOT included. This pass is non-transferable, non-refundable, and may not be resold. Bowling is subject to wait times. Not valid May 26 Memorial Day.
June 16 – August 8, 2025
9am-11am
Enjoy morning HALF-PRICED arcade games* all summer! Plus arrive early for front row parking and breakfast at Boardwalk Grille.
* Not valid on Redemption Games. Green Readers only.
June 16 - August 7, 2025*
Monday - Thursday
After 5pm
Come ride in the evenings and save, all summer long! Purchase a "Summer Discount Night" wristband and get Unlimited Rides after 5pm for only $24.95.
*Excludes 6/19/2025
June 16 – August 7, 2025
8:30pm-9:30pm
Come for the rides and stay for the entertainment with Evenings on the Colonnade! Where you can listen to live music, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party.
June 13 - August 8, 2025
*Friday Nights at 9pm
There's nothing quite like watching a classic movie on the beach with the smell of kettlecorn, corn dogs, and salt water taffy filling the air. Bring the family and your blanket or low back chair and join us for these classic hits!
*No movie 7/4
Select Days in 2025
SEASON PASS MEMBERS! Bring a friend for free on Feb. 8 & 9, March 1 & 2, June 3, 10, 17 & 24, Oct. 25 & 26, and Nov. 28, 2025*
One free All-Day Rides Wristband per Season Pass (wristband not valid on attractions). Not a Season Pass Member? Buy one online and save $10, plus bring your friend for free!
*Nov. 28, 2025 is a Limited Rides Days and not all rides will be operating.
Friday, July 11 and July 25, 2025
6pm-8:30pm
Elevate your dinner plans and join us for a sizzling Summer Luau by the beach! Enjoy a tropical buffet, live music, entertainment, and fun for all ages. Perfect for families, friends, or date night!
Friday, July 25, 2025
Celebrate National Carousel Day. First 100 riders on the Carousel will receive a brass souvenir carousel ring. Normal ride pricing and restrictions apply.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day by taking a spin on our National Historic Landmark, the Giant Dipper. First 100 riders on the Giant Dipper will receive a Boardwalk souvenir cup. Normal ride pricing and restrictions apply.
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Come celebrate the vibrant traditions of the Latino community with mariachi, folklorico dancers, and a free beach concert. Enjoy Boardwalk rides and games plus fun food and beverage specials throughout the park.
September 12-13, 2025
A memorable overnight event at the Boardwalk, perfect for family, friends, youth, and school groups.
April 26 and Sept. 20, 2025*
Season Pass Members! Show your Season Pass at the Casino Arcade entrance and enjoy exclusive free play from 9am-11am! Not a Season Pass Member? Buy one online and save $10, plus bring your friend for free!
*Redemption/ticket games will be excluded.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Show your PRIDE and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with free live entertainment, giveaways and info booths. Enjoy rides and games plus fun photo ops and exclusive merchandise available throughout the park.
October 3-4, 2025
Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior Troops camp under the stars and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!
October 10-11, 2025
Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers and Scout family and friends camp under the stars and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Join us for an exciting musical parade as 55 Northern California high school and junior high school marching bands compete next to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the ONLY band review with warm sand, cool surf, and hot rides!
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili!
Fundraiser Drawing
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Join the prize drawing for Santa Cruz County's largest school fundraiser! Over 80 schools fundraise from Sept 16-Oct 19, giving the community a chance to win $25,000 cash and many other amazing prizes.
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Check out hundreds of sweet hot rods, street rods, vintage, muscle, custom, and classic cars in the Boardwalk Parking Lot. Free admission!
2025 dates: TBD
12pm-5pm
Get in the holiday spirit - Celebrate the season at the beach!
Enjoy rides (weather permitting), games, arcades, festive decorations, photos with Santa, holiday treats, and more!
February 21-22, 2026
Attention chowder lovers! Taste the best at the 45th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off! Sample chowder from Amateur Chefs on Saturday, followed by Professional Chefs on Sunday. Both days feature Boston and Manhattan Clam Chowder, and you can help pick a winner each day. Tasting kit proceeds benefit Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation.
March 13-14, 2026
Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior Troops camp Inside THE GROVE (formerly named the Cocoanut Grove) and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!
March 20-21, 2026
Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers and Scout family and friends camp inside THE GROVE (formerly named the Cocoanut Grove) and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!
2026 Dates: TBD
Ditch the books and hit the beach!
Enjoy rides, the beach and a whole lot of family‑friendly fun!
