Special Days & Events
Opening Day: Saturday, May 23. Buy Online & Save on 2026 Season Passes!
Get unlimited fun to Idlewild & SoakZone and enjoy all of our special events all season with a Gold Season Pass for as low as 5 easy payments under $26! Or, go for the Platinum and get Kennywood, Sandcastle and Dutch Wonderland included!
Shop PassesWe look forward to entertaining you in 2026!
We are planning another exciting season of family events in 2026. Check back for more updates!
OPENING DAY!
Saturday, May 23, 2026
We can't wait to kick off our 149th season of summer fun! We're gearing up to make 2026 one of our best yet, with plenty of fun activities and events to join your favorite rides and attractions. Park rides and attractions, including SoakZone are scheduled to open on Saturday, May 24. Check back for more details on Memorial Day weekend activities.
Tickets & PassesNEIGHBOR DAYS
Select July, 2026 Weekends - To Be Announced
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.
Tickets & PassesKIDS FEST
Saturdays & Sundays August 8 - 30, 2026
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!
Idlewild's HALLOWBOO!
Saturdays & Sundays - September 12 - October 25, 2026
It's the Idlewild you know and love with a fun, family-oriented happy Halloween twist! Featuring:
- Trick or Treat trail through Story Book Forest
- Rethemed rides and attractions
- Fun Mazes and more!
- All under the fabulous fall foliage of the beautiful Laurel Highlands!