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.

February 22-23, 2025

Attention chowder lovers! Taste the best at the 44th 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 14-15, 2025

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

March 21-22, 2025

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

March 22 - April 21, 2025

Ditch the books and hit the beach!

Enjoy rides, the beach and a whole lot of family‑friendly fun!

Saturday, March 29, 2025

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 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 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

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

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.

September 26-27, 2025

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

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

Prize drawing for Santa Cruz County's largest school fundraiser. Almost 80 schools fundraise, offering the community an opportunity to win $25,000 cash and many other great prizes.

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!