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At Idlewild And SoakZone, you'll experience fun family activities in Pittsburgh. With over 35 different rides, attractions, and shows, the entire family is sure to have a summer of fun! Skip through Story Book Forest, where dreams and Story Book friends are real, and get ready for the all new trolley ride, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. Whether you are a local, or traveling from a far off land, there are family-friendly activities that will delight the young and the young at heart.

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May 2018
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
Closed	Closed	1 Closed	2 Closed	3 Closed	4 Closed	5 Closed
6 Closed	7 Closed	8 Closed	9 Closed	10 Closed	11 Closed	12 Closed
13 Closed	14 Closed	15 Closed	16 Closed	17 Closed	18 Closed	19 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION
20 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION	21 Closed	22 Closed	23 Closed	24 Closed	25 10am - 6pm LIMITED OPERATION	26 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION
27 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION	28 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION	29 Closed	30 Closed	31 Closed	Closed	Closed
Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed

June 2018
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	1 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	2 10:30am - Until at least 8pm
3 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	4 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	5 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	6 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	7 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	8 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	9 10:30am - Until at least 8pm
10 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	11 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	12 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	13 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	14 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	15 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	16 10:30am - Until at least 8pm
17 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	18 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	19 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	20 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	21 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	22 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	23 10:30am - Until at least 8pm
24 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	25 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	26 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	27 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	28 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	29 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	30 10:30am - Until at least 8pm
10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm

July 2018
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
1 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	2 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	3 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	4 10:30am - 9:30pm (FIREWORKS)	5 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	6 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	7 10:30am - Until at least 8pm
8 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	9 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	11 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	12 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	13 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	14 10:30am - Until at least 8pm
15 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	16 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	17 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	18 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	19 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	20 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	21 10:30am - Until at least 8pm
22 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	23 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	24 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	25 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	26 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	27 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	28 10:30am - Until at least 8pm
29 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	30 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	31 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm
10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm

August 2018
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	1 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	2 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	3 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	4 10:30am - Until at least 8pm
5 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	6 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	7 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	8 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	9 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10 10:30am - 9:30pm (FIREWORKS)	11 10:30am - Until at least 8pm
12 10:30am - Until at least 8pm	13 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION	14 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION	15 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION	16 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION	17 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION	18 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION
19 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION	20 Closed	21 Closed	22 Closed	23 Closed	24 Closed	25 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION
26 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION	27 Closed	28 Closed	29 Closed	30 Closed	31 Closed	10:30am - Until at least 8pm
10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm	10:30am - Until at least 8pm

September 2018
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	1 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION
2 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION	3 10:30am - Until at least 8pm LIMITED OPERATION	4 Closed	5 Closed	6 Closed	7 Closed	8 10:30am - 7pm LIMITED OPERATION
9 10:30am - 7pm LIMITED OPERATION	10 Closed	11 Closed	12 Closed	13 Closed	14 Closed	15 10:30am - 7pm LIMITED OPERATION
16 10:30am - 7pm LIMITED OPERATION	17 Closed	18 Closed	19 Closed	20 Closed	21 Closed	22 Closed
23 Closed	24 Closed	25 Closed	26 Closed	27 Closed	28 Closed	29 11:30am - 6pm
30 11:30am - 6pm	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed

October 2018
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
11:30am - 6pm	1 Closed	2 Closed	3 Closed	4 Closed	5 Closed	6 11:30am - 6pm
7 11:30am - 6pm	8 Closed	9 Closed	10 Closed	11 Closed	12 Closed	13 11:30am - 6pm
14 11:30am - 6pm	15 Closed	16 Closed	17 Closed	18 Closed	19 Closed	20 11:30am - 6pm
21 11:30am - 6pm	22 Closed	23 Closed	24 Closed	25 Closed	26 Closed	27 11:30am - 6pm
28 11:30am - 6pm	29 Closed	30 Closed	31 Closed	11:30am - 6pm	11:30am - 6pm	11:30am - 6pm
11:30am - 6pm	11:30am - 6pm	11:30am - 6pm	11:30am - 6pm	11:30am - 6pm	11:30am - 6pm	11:30am - 6pm

10:30am - 9:30pm (FIREWORKS)

10:30am - 7pm
LIMITED OPERATION

10:30am - Until at least 8pm

10:30am - Until at least 8pm
LIMITED OPERATION

10am - 6pm
LIMITED OPERATION

11:30am - 6pm

Closed

Park hours and attraction availability are subject to change without notice.

Regular Summer Season

Park Gates open at 10:30am. Weather permitting, attractions in these areas observe the following hours:

Story Book Forest
10:30am – 5:00pm

Jumpin’ Jungle
11:00am – 7:00 pm

SoakZone
11:30am – 6:00 pm

Hootin’ Holler
11:30am – at least 7:00pm

Olde Idlewild
11:30am – at least 8:00pm

Raccoon Lagoon
12:00pm – at least 7:00pm

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
12:00pm – at least 7:00pm

Park closing time is announced daily based on crowd size and weather.

Limited Operation Days

May 19, 20 – SoakZone Closed. Normal park hours for other ride and attraction areas, but some rides, attractions, small food stands and games may be closed due to student employees’ school and activity schedules.

May 25 – Outdoor Classroom. Special Hours: Gates open at 9:30 AM, Rides and Attractions open at 10:00 AM. Park closes at 6:00 PM. Some rides, attractions, small food stands and games may be closed.

May 26, 27, 28, August 13 – 19, 25, 26; September 1 - 3 – Normal park hours, but some rides, attractions, small food stands and games may be closed, due to student employees’ school and school related activity schedules.

September 8, 9, 15, 16 – Fall Weekends. SoakZone Closed, Some rides, attractions, small food stands and games may be closed.

October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 – Idlewild’s HALLOWBOO! SoakZone, Wild Mouse, Loggin’ Toboggan, and Ricky's Racers do not open for HALLOWBOO! Select other rides, attractions, small food stands and games may be closed.

perational hours, policies, prices, rides, entertainment, and attractions are subject to change without notice. Sorry, no refunds.

Fun Activities for Kids in Pittsburgh

Idlewild and SoakZone is your ticket to family fun! Founded in 1878, Idlewild is the third-longest operating amusement park in the United States, and has been recognized as “Best Kids’ Park in the World” by Amusement Today, and “Best Park for Families” by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. The park features classic amusement rides, a water park, live entertainment, costume characters, and unique attractions such as Story Book Forest and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, all within the beautiful Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands. Idlewild operates seasonally from late-May through October. Visit Idlewild & SoakZone - because you love to see them smile!

Special Events

Idlewild features many different special events and activities for families throughout the year. Kids will be able to meet some of their favorite characters and families can attend special holiday events. Be sure to check out these events while planning your trip to Idlewild.

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Get your tickets and passes to the fun family activities in Pittsburgh! If you are visiting with a large number of people, check out Idlewild's group sales for discounted tickets. Idlewild offers special family discounts and deals throughout the season on tickets.

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10:30am - 9:30pm (FIREWORKS)

10:30am - 7pm
LIMITED OPERATION

10:30am - Until at least 8pm

10:30am - Until at least 8pm
LIMITED OPERATION

10am - 6pm
LIMITED OPERATION

11:30am - 6pm

Closed

Regular Summer Season

Limited Operation Days

Fun Activities for Kids in Pittsburgh

Special Events

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Season Pass

Season Pass

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Calendar & Hours

Announcements

Operating Calendar

10:30am - 9:30pm (FIREWORKS)

10:30am - 7pm LIMITED OPERATION

10:30am - Until at least 8pm

10:30am - Until at least 8pmLIMITED OPERATION

10am - 6pm LIMITED OPERATION

11:30am - 6pm

Closed

Regular Summer Season

Limited Operation Days

Fun Activities for Kids in Pittsburgh

Special Events

Get Tickets Online

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10:30am - 7pm
LIMITED OPERATION

10:30am - Until at least 8pm
LIMITED OPERATION

10am - 6pm
LIMITED OPERATION