Special Days & Events

Join us for our fun and exciting events all season long!

OPENING DAY - May 17

Saturday, May 17, 2025

We can't wait until May to kick off our 148th season of summer fun! We're gearing up to make 2025 one of the best yet, with plenty of fun activities and events to join your favorite rides and attractions. Park rides and attractions are tentatively scheduled to open on Saturday, May 17, with SoakZone attractions opening the following weekend for Memorial Day weekend.

SHOWCASE OF STARS

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in June

Watch as the area's brightest and most talented take to the Hillside Theater stage to perform for you! Dance troupes, bands and performance groups from the local area will entertain on select weekend dates throughout June. Schedule will vary depending on number of performance groups enrolling. Have an interested group? Learn More.

MYSTERY EVENT

June 27, 28, 29

Stay tuned for a BIG announcement that will have you swimming with joy! More details will be announced soon!

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS

Friday, July 4

Celebrate Independence day at Idlewild and SoakZone. Enjoy our annual Fourth of July fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. (Weather permitting).

ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Sunday, July 6

Travel back in time and enjoy a collection of Antique and Classic Cars on display for your enjoyment. More Details to come

NEIGHBOR DAYS

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays - July 11 - August 3

In partnership with Fred Rogers Productions, Idlewild is pleased to present a celebration of everyone's favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers. With special character meets from shows inspired by Fred Rogers, fun activities, dance parties and more, it's a fun, one-of-a-kind event that your family will be sure to remember. Check back for individual weekend schedules.

July 11, 12, 13 - Mister Rogers' Neighborhood weekend

July 18, 19, 20 - Alma's Way weekend

July 25, 26, 27 - Daniel Tiger weekend

August 1, 2, 3 - Donkey Hodie weekend

KIDS FEST

Saturdays & Sundays August 9 - 31

Join us to celebrate KIDS FEST with special character meets, fun activities, and the return of the always popular, 'Wild Foam Parties. We're working on ideas to make Kids Fest the BIGGEST one yet, and not just for kids, but kids-at-heart!