Select Days in 2023*
Season Pass Members! Bring a friend for free on Feb. 11 & 12, March 4 & 5, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, Oct. 28 & 29, and Nov. 24, 2023** One Standard 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 24 is a limited ride day, expect 8-10 rides open.
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June 15 – August 10, 2023
Thursdays, 8:30pm-10pm
Come for the rides, stay for the entertainment!
Enjoy FREE Live Music Thursdays throughout the summer!
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June 16 - August 11, 2023
Friday Nights at 9pm
There's nothing like watching your favorite movies right on the beach with the the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs and saltwater taffy filling the air!
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June 19 - August 11, 2023
Enjoy FREE entertainment every day! Add more fun to your visit and see magicians, jugglers, acrobats and more perform at two locations in the park.
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Celebrate National Carousel Day. First 50 riders on the Carousel will receive a brass souvenir carousel ring. Normal ride pricing and restrictions apply.
Sunday, August 13, 2023
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 9, 2023
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.
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September 15-16, 2023
Enjoy camping under the stars, worship on the beach, and a lot of Boardwalk fun for Youth Groups and family!
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April 22 and Sept. 23, 2023*
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 29-30, 2023
A memorable overnight event at the Boardwalk, perfect for family, friends, youth and school groups.
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October 6-7, 2023
Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior Troops camp under the stars and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!
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October 13-14, 2023
Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers and Scout family and friends camp under the stars and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!
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Saturday, October 21, 2023
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!
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Saturday, October 28, 2023
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!
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Fundraiser Drawing
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Prize drawing for Santa Cruz County's largest school fundraiser. More than 70 schools fundraise from Sept 12-Oct 22, offering the community an opportunity to win $25,000 cash and many other great prizes.
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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.
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Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior Troops camp Inside the COCOANUT GROVE and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!
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Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers and Scout family and friends camp inside the COCOANUT GROVE and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!
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Saturday, April 27, 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.
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