Cozy up around your own private fire pit overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay!

November 1 - December 31, 2023

Bring a can of food and bowl a game for FREE. All food donations will be given to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County to help feed local families.

Select dates: November 23, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Get in the holiday spirit - Celebrate the season at the beach!

Enjoy rides, games, arcades, festive decorations, photos with Santa, holiday treats, and more!

November 24 - December 23, 2023 (dates vary)

Celebrate the holiday season with a ride on a festive train!

• Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train
• Santa Cruz Chanukah Train (One night only!)

Sunday, December 3, 2023
4:30pm

Tis the season for an evening of joy and holiday cheer inside the historic Cocoanut Grove Ballroom!

Saturday December 9, 2023
12pm-3pm

The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan is visiting the Boardwalk to promote happiness, low stress levels and rekindle the festive spirit through acts of kindness and holiday magic. Come take photos with the polar bear and enjoy delicious Coca-Cola samples.

Sunday, December 10, 2023
9am

Tis the season for an evening of joy and holiday cheer inside the historic Cocoanut Grove Ballroom!

Nov. 30, Dec. 15 & 22, Jan. 12
6:30pm & 9pm

Enjoy a concert by Listeso String Quartet illuminated by candlelight!

• Nov. 30 - The Best of Hans Zimmer
• Nov. 30, Dec. 15 & Jan. 12 - Vivaldi's Four Seasons
• Dec. 22 - Holiday Special featuring "The Nutcracker"
• Jan. 12 - A Tribute to Taylor Swift

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.

Saturday AND Sunday • February 24-25, 2024

Attention chowder lovers! Taste the best at the 43rd 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 8-9, 2024

Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior Troops camp Inside the COCOANUT GROVE and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!

March 15-16, 2024

Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers and Scout family and friends camp inside the COCOANUT GROVE and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Lace up your shoes and join the fun with this family-friendly race through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! 1K race for 12 and under, and a 5K race for ages 4 and up.

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.

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.

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!