Events & Shows

Held on weekends April 16^th through May 22^nd. April 16^th is passholder exclusive.

Shake off the winter and join the excitement as Kennywood’s 125th celebration starts now! Pittsburgh’s #1 for generations of fun is kicking off a spectacular new season. Get back on your favorite rides, feast your ears on local live music, and discover all kinds of surprises throughout the park.

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Occurs Thursdays through Sundays from May 26^th through June 26^th.

Join us for chef-inspired tastings of international cuisine, specialty cocktails, craft beer and wine. As you travel around the Lagoon, you’ll discover dozens of savory and sweet food and drink offerings to enjoy. Be bold, try something new, grab a Bite Card to mix & match samples and thrill your taste buds!

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Occurs July 1^st through July 4^th.

Oh say can you see four straight nights of fireworks!? Kennywood’s Independence Day activities are bursting with music performances, magic acts, and the always-popular Wiener 100 dachshund races.

Daily from July 5^th through July 31^st.

The party is just getting started! Enjoy family-friendly fun and activities during the day and high energy entertainment at night. Watch as the area around the Lagoon transforms once the sun sets. More information coming soon!

Daily from August 6^th through August 21^st.

Don’t miss one of our grandest traditions! The Fall Fantasy Parades span 16 evenings and boast more than 130 bands from local high schools and universities, along with beautifully decorated floats!

Occurs on select days from September 23^rd through October 30^th.

Phantom Fall Fest lets you do Halloween your way. Come early for family-friendly fun, including festive food and a unique autumn atmosphere. Plus enjoy your favorite coasters and rides during the day! Then, when the sun goes down, the Phantom takes screams to the extreme with five haunted houses and four scare zones.

Occurs on select days from November 18^th through January 1^st.

Bring your family and celebrate the this Pittsburgh classic. Take a stroll among more than one million twinkling lights, and marvel at the tallest Christmas tree in the state. Savor the flavors of festive foods and holiday drinks. Plus, there are rides for the kids and special entertainment for all.