California's Great America


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California's Great America offers a variety of interactive educational and performance experiences for youth to learn in a theme park "lab environment" or perform in front of families and friends.

Please visit our Group Special Events page for a complete listing of all our upcoming events.


Play In The Plaza
Any Public Operating Day


Attention Bands, Choirs and Dance groups:

Your group can be a star inside California's Great America Celebration Plaza!
The Play in the Plaza program provides the following:
  • Outdoor Performance Venue
  • 2 wireless mics, or 3 condenser mics (recommended for choirs)
  • Up to 50 chairs and music stands
  • Built in Audience
  • Fun Atmosphere for your Students and Supporters
  • Modest Dressing Areas
  • CGA Representative to Greet Your Performing Group
  • “Play in the Plaza” Participation Pin for Each Performer

For more information on the Play in the Plaza program, contact Stephanie Saenz at (408) 986-5984.

Performances cannot take place on holidays

Performing Groups can request performance dates/times for California's Great America "Play in the Plaza" program. A performance confirmation and ticket order form will be e-mailed to you at the address provided, within 1 week of your request. We look forward to welcoming your performing groups to the park


Special Event Celebrations

Let California's Great America host your school event.

  • School Fun Days
    Celebrate the end of another school year and kick off summer with an exciting, fun-filled day at California's Great America. Discounted tickets are available. It’s perfect for graduating seniors, school clubs and organizations, and sports teams.

  • School Dances
    Your students can dance the night away at California's Great America Picnic Pavilion. Our 15,000 square foot venue provides a safe, classy and fun atmosphere for a school dance or formal. The Picnic Pavilion is supervised by security at all times and all guests must enter through a main gate.

  • Private Grad Night
    Celebrate your graduates’ achievement with a night they will never forget. By involving your Grad Night committee in the decision-making, Private Grad Nights allow your administration to control the environment your students engage in, ensuring a safe and fun time for all.

For more information on Special Event Celebrations contact Stephanie Saenz at (408) 986-5984.


Fellowship Fun Days
Any Public Operating Day


Discounted ticket and picnic rates for church groups. Bring your congregation for a day of fun and fellowship. Groups of 200+ can arrange for a private theater to host services, prayer meetings performances and kick-off rallies.


Ticket Information

All prices are valid for pre-paid group orders prior to the deadline date. Tickets purchased on the day of the event may be slightly higher. Friends and family of participating students may also attend at the student ticket price as long as they pre-pay.

FREE Teacher/Chaperone Tickets when your pre-paid order is postmarked by the deadline date. You will receive one complimentary ticket per each 15 tickets purchased (unless otherwise noted). These complimentary tickets are to be used by teachers and any group chaperones. Please note: Groups who purchase reserve or walk up tickets at the gate or mail orders after the deadline will not receive complimentary tickets.

Car parking is $10 per vehicle; buses park free. Bus drivers receive a complimentary ticket upon presentation of their Commercial Driver's License at the Guest Information window.

For more information on any of these events please call (408) 986-5853.

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