Park Hours: 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM | Full Calendar
Menu

Events

There's Always Something Fun Happening at Idlewild

Events at Idlewild & SoakZone

Idlewild & SoakZone hosts plenty of events near Pittsburgh, PA all summer long! From Classroom Programs and Adventure Days, to the Showcase of Stars and Hallowboo, there is unlimited fun events for kids and families!

Enjoy a day of fun attractions, tasty food, and a memorable event! Idlewild & SoakZone tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.

Characters from the PBS Series

Daniel Tiger's Fall Fest

Dates: September 7 & 8

Can't make Daniel Tiger's Neighbor Days in July? Then mark your calendar for this fall weekend event with the Neighbors from "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood!" Bring the kids to meet Daniel Tiger, Katerina Kittycat, O the Owl, Miss Elaina and Prince Wednesday at the Hillside Theater Stage, Times To Be Announced.

Many men in kilts

61st Annual Ligonier Highland Games

Date: Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15

The gathering of the clans of Scotland features Massed Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing, Piping, Drumming, Scottish dog exhibits, and Heavy Athletic Competitions. Shop for Celtic wares and feast on traditional Scottish food.



*Please Note: This is not an Idlewild park event and Amusement rides and attractions DO NOT OPEN for Highland Games. The Clan Donald Educational and Charitable Trust oversees and makes possible the activities of the Ligonier Highland Games and reserves the park property. Idlewild tickets and passes are not valid for entry to the Ligonier Highland Games. MORE INFO
Idlewild's Oktoberfest logo on blue background

Idlewild's Oktoberfest

Dates: September 21 & 22

Oom-Pa-Pah - Oktoberfest is back! Join us for a weekend of great Entertainment, Food, and fun! More details to come!

Trick or Treaters

Idlewild's HALLOWBOO!

Dates: October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27

It's the Idlewild you know and love...with a fun, family-oriented, happy Halloween twist! Featuring: The rides and attractions of Olde Idlewild, Jumpin' Jungle, Hootin' Holler, and Story Book Forest, Concessions - including many fall favorites, Trick or Treating through Story Book Forest, Halloween / Fall decorating throughout the park, Ricky Raccoon, Duke the Dragon and other costumed characters and specially themed Rides and Attractions.