Special Days & Events

We busy planning wonderfully fun Special Events for 2025, to include Kids Fest, Neighbor Days, HALLOWBOO and more! Check back soon for more details!

Opening Day

Tentatively: Saturday, May 18, 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 18, with SoakZone attractions opening the following weekend for Memorial Day weekend.

NEIGHBOR DAYS

Weekends in July (2025 Dates to be finalized)

In partnership with Fred Rogers Productions, Idlewild & SoakZone 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. 2025 Theme weekends are still being planned. Check back for more details.

KIDS FEST

Saturdays & Sundays in June

Join us weekends in June 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 best ever, and not just for kids, but kids-at-heart!

HALLOWBOO!

Saturdays & Sundays, Fall 2025

It's the Idlewild you know and love with a fun, family-oriented, happy Halloween twist! Trick-or-treat through Story Book Forest, hop on your favorites rides, and enjoy special entertainment perfect for the season. Plus, soak in the amazing views as the leaves change colors! 2025 Dates To Be Announced.