Year Round Events
Family fun is always in season at Castle Park
There’s always a reason to celebrate at Castle Park! From Mardi Gras each spring, to the opening of Buccaneer Cove and the start of summer, to Castle Dark in the fall and Duke’s Very Merry Village at the holidays, there a special event for every season and every family member!
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Fun Friday Nights
Friday nights through May 24
Start your weekend with Riverside’s best family fun! The Castle Park Ride Park is open Friday evenings through May 24. Enjoy $19.99 tickets, plus $5 food, retail and arcade specials all night. The gates open at 5pm and the fun continues until 10pm! -
Buccaneer Cove Opens for the Season May 18
The summer season kicks off at Castle Park with the opening of our Buccaneer Cove water playground. With five water slides, aquadomes, spray cannons and a giant dumping bucket, Buccaneer Cove is the place to cool down. Even better, it’s included with your ride park ticket!
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Duke's Summer Dance Party
Returning Summer 2024
Get down with Duke’s Summer Dance Parties Saturday nights each summer. Join us for a different party theme every Saturday. Enjoy the Castle Park DJ, dancing with Duke giveaways and more!
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Returning September 2024
USA Today’s #5 Theme Park Haunt in the country returns to Castle Park in September 2024 with all new haunted experiences. Add a little fright to your Halloween nights with mazes, scare zones and more. We are counting down the days! Tickets on-sale in August 2024.
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Returning September 2024
Castle Park’s Dia de los Muertos celebration is a family friendly daytime celebration of Mexican and
Latin American folk traditions. Entertainment, crafts and trick-or-treating! -
Duke’s Very Merry Village
Returning November 2024
Celebrate the season at Duke’s Very Merry Village this November and December. Enjoy festive decorations, holiday treats, our famous snow and light shows and more!
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Mardi Gras
Returning February 2025
Mardi Gras comes to Riverside with Castle Park’s unique take on New Orleans’ favorite festival. Let the good times roll with seasonal treats and fun activities for the whole family, including our all-new live show – Celebration! It’s Mardi Gras at Castle Park.