Select Days in 2024*

Season Pass Members! Bring a friend for free on Feb. 10 & 11, March 2 & 3, June 4, 11, 18 & 25, Oct. 26 & 27, and Nov. 29, 2024** 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 29 is a Limited Rides Day and not all rides will be operating.

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Celebrate National Carousel Day. First 50 riders on the Carousel will receive a brass souvenir carousel ring. Normal ride pricing and restrictions apply.

Saturday, August 17, 2024

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 7, 2024

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 13-14, 2024

Enjoy camping under the stars, worship on the beach, and a lot of Boardwalk fun for Youth Groups and family!

Saturday, September 21, 2024

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.

April 13 and Sept. 21, 2024*

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.

September 27-28, 2024

A memorable overnight event at the Boardwalk, perfect for family, friends, youth and school groups.

October 4-5, 2024

Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior Troops camp under the stars and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!

October 11-12, 2024

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 19, 2024

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 26, 2024

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!