California's Great America offers a variety of event and entertainment options that families can enjoy together.
All events are FREE with park admission unless otherwise noted.
Salute to Heroes
June 27-July 12 Special Discount Offer!
California's Great America salutes our nation’s military, fire, police, and other emergency services with an incredible Salute to Heroes deal!
Americana Celebration
July 4 12pm-4:30pm
Celebration Plaza
California's Great America is proud to present a Hometown Americana Celebration. This celebration starts at 12PM and will run until 4:30. Watermelon seed spitting, pie eating, and water balloon contests are just a few of the fun events which will take place in and around the Celebration Plaza stage. Children of all ages can also partake in special Patriotic crafts. Also, don't miss your opportunity to purchase tickets for our special 4th of July Backyard BBQ also being held in Celebration Plaza.
Breakfast with the Nickelodeon Characters
May 25; July 4 & 5; Sept 5, 6 & 7 9:30 am - 11:00 am
$14.99 - $53.99
Sit down to breakfast with some of your Nickelodeon friends! Reserve your seat at the table for this unique experience to interact with your favorite Nickelodeon characters in the ultimate Meet & Greet!
Bring-A-Friend for $24.99
July 4-November 1 $24.99
Season, Gold and Platinum Pass Holders can bring-a-friend for just $24.99 from July 4 through November 1, 2009!
Bring-A-Friend offer valid 7/4/09-11/1/09 during public operating days only. One (1) discount admission ticket per pass holder per day of the promotion. Discount admission ticket valid on day of distribution only. Valid for general admission only which includes use of all rides and attractions in operation on day of use, excluding pay-per-play experiences and concerts/special events including, but not limited to, Halloween Haunt.
Kababayan Fest
July 11 FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION BUY DISCOUNT TICKETS HERE
Take in the sights, tastes and sounds of the Filipino community at our Second Annual Kababayan Fest. Presented by Clubworks, Inc., this day-long celebration features live performances by SUPER CR3W, F.U.S.I.O.N, and many more ...
Saturday Night Fireworks
Saturdays in August
Enjoy a fireworks extravaganza high above the skies of California's Great America every Saturday night in August!
Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2009
Labor Day Weekend Fireworks
Sunday, September 6 9:45pm
Enjoy a fireworks extravaganza high above the skies of California's Great America! Park open from 10am-10pm.
Halloween Haunt
Fridays and Saturdays Oct 2-31, including Sunday, Oct 25 7 p.m. - Midnight
California’s Great America eerily transforms for its second annual Halloween Haunt. Complete with five spine-tingling haunted mazes, four themed scare zones, one themed attraction, three head-turning live stage shows, plus the park’s collection of world-class thrill rides, Halloween Haunt is Northern California’s biggest and scariest Halloween event!
