Events & Entertainment

There’s nothing quite like watching your favorite movies under the stars with your toes in the sand, enjoying the nostalgic flavors of classic Boardwalk treats. Grab your blankets and your favorite people for a Boardwalk movie night packed with unforgettable fun!

*No movie 7/3

Enjoy HALF PRICED* arcade games during Mornings in the Arcade! Arrive early to snag front row parking. Fuel up with breakfast at Boardwalk Grille. Then play your heart out!

* Not valid on Redemption Games. Green Readers only.

Your favorite Boardwalk sites, thrills, and flavors — for way less. Score 65% OFF Ride Wristbands, plus enjoy discounted parking and a can’t‑miss free drink promotion during Summer Discount Nights.

Ride Wristbands $74.95 $24.95

Come for the rides and stay for the entertainment with Evenings on the Colonnade! Listen to live music, be amazed by Magicians & acrobats, and show off your best dance moves with a DJ dance party all summer long.

Kick off a World Soccer Celebration like no other! Catch every goal with FREE watch parties, plus live entertainment, fun promotions, and non-stop soccer excitement.

Elevate your dinner plans and join us for a sizzling Summer Luau by the beach! Enjoy a tropical buffet, live music, entertainment, and fun for all ages. Perfect for families, friends, or date night!

Celebrate National Carousel Day. First 100 riders on the Carousel will receive a brass souvenir carousel ring. Normal ride pricing and restrictions apply.

Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day by taking a spin on our National Historic Landmark, the Giant Dipper. First 100 riders on the Giant Dipper will receive a Boardwalk souvenir cup. Normal ride pricing and restrictions apply.

Experience a one‑of‑a‑kind overnight adventure at the Boardwalk. Perfect for families, friends, schools, clubs, teams, and anyone ready to create unforgettable memories together.

$99.95

Show your PRIDE and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with free live entertainment, giveaways and info booths. Enjoy rides and games plus fun photo ops and exclusive merchandise available throughout the park.

Come celebrate the vibrant traditions of the Latino community with mariachi, folklorico dancers, and a free beach concert. Enjoy Boardwalk rides and games plus fun food and beverage specials throughout the park.

Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior Troops camp under the stars and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!

$99.95

Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers and Scout family and friends camp under the stars and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!

$99.95

Join us for an exciting musical parade as 55 Northern California high school and junior high school marching bands compete next to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the ONLY band review with warm sand, cool surf, and hot rides!

Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili!

Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and spooktacular Boardwalk fun!

Get in the holiday spirit - Celebrate the season at the beach!

Enjoy rides, games, arcades, festive decorations with lights, photos with Santa, holiday treats, fire pits and more!

Attention chowder lovers! Taste the best at the 46th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off! Sample chowder from Amateur Chefs on Saturday, followed by Professional Chefs on Sunday. Both days feature Boston and Manhattan Clam Chowder, and you can help pick a winner each day. Tasting kit proceeds benefit Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation.

Swap out your flip flops for running shoes and join the fun with this family-friendly race through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! 1K race for 12 and under, and a 5K race for ages 4 and up.

Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior Troops camp under the stars and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!

Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers and Scout family and friends camp under the stars and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!

Ditch the books and hit the beach!

Enjoy rides, the beach and a whole lot of family‑friendly fun!

Hop down to the Boardwalk for a scavenger hunt. Find the surfing bunny and get a prize at each participating location!