Special Events

Special Events

California's Great America offers a variety of event and entertainment options that families can enjoy together.

Every day can be a special event. Season Pass Holders can Bring-A-Friend for only $27.99 any day. Plus even bigger discounts on special dates throughout the season.
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Physics, Science & Math Days
Physics, Science & Math Days

05/04/12, 05/11/12, 05/18/12

The principles of Physics come to life as California’s Great America offers special days where the amusement park is turned into the world’s largest classroom.
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School Days
School Days

05/22/12, 05/23/12

California’s Great America is happy to offer two days in May for school groups. These special days include an optional all-you-can-eat picnic lunch of hot dogs, hamburgers, chili beans, potato chips, ice cream novelties and unlimited soft drinks in the Picnic Pavilion from noon-2pm.
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Career Development Day
Career Development Day

05/23/12

Career Development Day will offer high school students a chance to learn about different jobs and careers in an amusement park environment.
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Pride Night - Private Event
Pride Night - Private Event

05/25/12

Save the date! Pride Night is Friday, May 25th, 6pm-2am! Tickets on sale now! A private party with rides, dancing and a chance to meet both new and old friends.
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Memorial Day Fireworks
Memorial Day Fireworks

05/27/12

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend and kick-off the start of summer with a world-class Fireworks Extravaganza. Park open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
AsianFest26 presented by KTSF-TV
AsianFest26 presented by KTSF-TV

05/27/12

Join us for the KTSF 7th Annual AsianFest. AsianFest features live music and dancing from over 25 different Asian cultures, plus all the thrill rides, attractions, and a Fireworks extravaganza!
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Girl Scout Family Expo
Girl Scout Family Expo

06/02/12, 06/03/12

This event is a great opportunity for Girl Scouts and their families to enjoy a day at California's Great America! Enjoy an entire “private” Scout evening inside the park from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with camping overnight in the park. Special events include Karaoke Contests and a Scout Expo Picnic.
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Independence Day Weekend Fireworks
Independence Day Weekend Fireworks

06/30/12, 07/01/12

Come see one of the largest fireworks displays in the Bay Area as Independence Weekend Fireworks return on June 30 & July 1.
No fireworks on Wednesday, July 4.
Saturday Night Fireworks
Saturday Night Fireworks

07/07/12, 07/14/12, 07/21/12, 07/28/12, 08/04/12, 08/11/12, 08/18/12, 08/25/12

We're lighting up the skies every Saturday night in July and August! End your day at the park with a shower of stars.
Ducky Derby
Ducky Derby

09/22/12

The Great Barrier Reef Wave Pool in Boomerang Bay will become home to thousands of rubber ducks as they are let loose to raise funds for Girl Scouts' 100th Anniversary Celebration.
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