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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Something grr-ific is coming!
August 25, 24, 31 & September 1
Meet & Greet Your Favorite Neighbors
Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat, from the beloved PBS KIDS series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, are on their way to Castle Park! Meet & greet your favorite Neighbors August 24th, 25th & 31st and September 1st. Don't miss out on the fun! Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable day!
Every Saturday
Dance the Night Away!
Get down with Duke’s Summer Dance Party Saturday nights each summer. Join us for a different party theme every Saturday. Enjoy DJ Dance-a-Lot, Duke’s Dance Crew and dancing with Duke!
Buccaneer Cove
Duke's Dance Party
Now Open for the Season!
Buccaneer Cove is the place to cool down
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. Even better, it’s included with your ride park ticket!
Castle Dark
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.
Fun Friday Nights
Fridays Beginning August 2nd
Start your weekend with Riverside’s best family fun!
The Castle Park Ride Park is open on Friday evenings. The gates open at 5pm and the fun continues until 10pm. Enjoy nighttime rides and food, games and retail specials! Its Castle Park like you’ve never seen before.
Dia De Los Muertos
Weekends Starting September 21st
Daytime Halloween Event
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!
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.
Cinco de Mayo
Returning May 2024!
Join us for a celebration of America’s favorite Mexican holiday!
It’s Cinco de Mayo at Castle Park featuring special photo-ops with Duke, loteria, folkloric dancers and arts & crafts for the kids, plus live entertainment and new cocktails for adults.
Red, White & Splash
Returning 2025!
Celebrate America!
Dive into all-American fun at Castle Park! Enjoy entertainment, games, and a photo-op with Duke the dragon as Uncle Sam. Double the weekend joy on July 6th & 7th, and July 13th & 14th. Don't miss lawn games, a pie-eating contest, and Duke's Dance Party!
Tot Time
Returning June 2025
Splash Away!
Enjoy an hour of fun play at Buccaneer Cove with your little ones! Children ages 5 and under get their chance to splash and play in our water playground every Wednesday! Join us and let your young ones have fun splashing away!