Showing posts with label halloween in san jose. Show all posts
Showing posts with label halloween in san jose. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Happy Halloween 2023! 🎃🦇👻

Hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween tonight! If you have a favorite neighborhood for trick-or-treating please post it in the comments or on X (Twitter).

Also, please be sure to check out our "wishlist" post for Halloween in the Park!






Monday, October 30, 2023

Halloween in Japantown San Jose

Japantown is also throwing a major Halloween event tomorrow. They have actually been doing a Halloween event since 2003. In 2017 it became so popular they closed off major streets.

Trick-or-treating starts at 4:30pm with most of the SJ Japantown businesses participating. Then you have San Jose Taiko performances, dancing, a haunted house, and arts & crafts.

There should be no shortage of options tomorrow to celebrated one of the most fun holidays out there.



Trick or Treat in Willow Glen

Downtown Willow Glen is hosting their annual trick-or-treat event tomorrow from 11am-12:30pm for toddlers and 3pm-4:30pm for school-aged kids. Several stores along Lincoln avenue will be handing out candy at this time and will be fully decked out for Halloween.

Then after 5pm, you can take your kids into the Willow Glen residential neighborhoods which are one of the top areas to trick-or-treat in San Jose.


Wednesday, October 25, 2023

San Jose Wishlist - Halloween in the Park (Part XV)

As Halloween approaches, it is time to resurrect one of my top event wishlist items for San Jose. "Halloween in the Park."

Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year. It's the one day where you get to interact with your neighbors and the wider community. The level of creativity in decorations and costumes is also the most eclectic and interesting out of all the holidays for me--whether that's for trick-or-treating, Halloween parties, or work events.

In October it's tradition for The San Jose Blog have a wish-list post for Halloween in the Park. The idea is to build on the momentum that Christmas in the Park brings to San Jose each year and create something of similar scale for the month of October. A lot of the infrastructure such as wiring, lighting, and booths might even be able to be shared between the events. The goal would be to make Downtown San Jose the epicenter of October Halloween experiences, much as it is today with Christmas in the Park.

Below you will find brainstorming ideas we have collected for this concept so far over the years. Please have a look and provide your feedback and suggestions in the comments or on X (Twitter). Thanks!





The largest draw to Downtown San Jose for many years now has been Christmas in the Park. It has continued to grow year after year and brings in visitors from all over the Bay Area. It's economic impact is substantial and helps keep many Downtown businesses and restaurants alive.

What would you think about a similar event for Halloween? Picture Downtown lit up in orange and purple with elaborate Halloween displays assembled by local artists. Perhaps infrastructure could even be shared with Christmas in the Park (e.g. retail booths). A strong event in October would help maintain traffic between the summer months and Christmas in the Park. 
Here are the ideas we have so far:
  • Animated Halloween Displays
    • Created by local artists
    • Analogous to the Christmas displays that attract many families during Christmas in the Park (almost half a million visitors)
    • Family friendly so that everyone can enjoy it (PG/PG13, perhaps around the same level as Great America Halloween Haunt)
    • Halloween Lighting
      • Orange, purple, and green LED lighting on trees
      • May be possible to use programmable LED lighting that can go from Halloween colors to Christmas colors with the push of a button, allowing the lights to stay up for Christmas in the Park as well and reducing setup/take-down costs.
    • Halloween Food
      • Booths with candied apples, chocolates, candy, pumpkin seeds, etc.
      • Food trucks
      • Trick-or-treating station - a free piece of candy to anyone wearing a costume any day in October (could also be used to hand out promotional flyers for Downtown events/businesses/resources)
    • Retail Booths selling Halloween items, for example:
      • Artwork (paintings, glass pumpkins, etc.)
      • Home decor/crafts like candles
      • Light-up hats/necklaces/bracelets
      • Costumes
      • Zombie/Halloween make-up station 
    • Halloween-themed Carnival Games
      • Pirates of Emerson and Candlelighters (Fremont) do a good job of providing family-friendly games themed around Halloween
      • A handful of children's rides could also be added to the Paseo and reused for Christmas in the Park
    • Interactive Art
      • Subzero/ZERO1-style, but with a Halloween spin.
      • Halloween-themed video game kiosks and/or arcades
    • Pumpkins
      • Instead of the sponsored Christmas trees in Christmas in the Park, how about decorated Pumpkins (can even be Styrofoam so there is no mess/decay)?
      • Pumpkin carving station for families. 
      • Pumpkin carving contest.
    • Costumed Entertainers
      • Walking around the area, not necessarily scaring people but adding to the ambiance and providing photo opportunities for families
    • Haunts / Mazes
      • Would be ideal if these were nearby, perhaps in vacant retails spaces, surface parking lots, the San Jose Convention Center tent, or at SJSU.
      • Could partners with one of the established San Jose haunt providers such as the Winchestor Mystery House or The Bernal SCREAM.
    • Potential Events
      • Zombie Crawl / 5k Run
      • Dia De Los Muertos Events (already quite a few today)
      • Halloween/Dia De Los Muertos Bike Party
      • Horror Movie Trivia Contest
      • Weekly horror movie screening (perhaps in the Circle of Palms area?)
      • Costume Ball
      • Pet costume contests and pet-friendly events

      Saturday, October 21, 2023

      The Bernal Scream Haunted House in South San Jose

      I've posted about a lot of family-friendly Halloween events this year. If you’re looking for a more thrilling and terrifying way to celebrate Halloween, look no further than the Bernal Scream, a haunted house attraction located at 620 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95123. The Bernal Scream is the creation of father and son duo Mike and Abel Barrera, who started it as a free show in their backyard in 2013. Since then, they have grown it into a commercial attraction that has attracted thousands of visitors and rave reviews.

      Unfortunately co-founder Abel Barrera passed away from pancreatic cancer as they were working together on their next haunted attraction. Now, seven years later the dream of finishing what was started by the duo all those years ago is coming to fruition.

      The Bernal Scream is not your typical haunted house. It is a high-endurance attraction that is intense. The theme for this year is Lucifer’s Wrath, a dark and twisted journey through the underworld. You will encounter demons, zombies, clowns, chainsaws, and more as you try to escape the wrath of the devil himself.

      The Bernal Scream is open every day up to October 31 from 7pm to at least 10pm (Midnight on the 27th, 28th, and 31st). Tickets are $25 for general admission and $35 for VIP admission, which includes front-of-the-line access and a souvenir photo. You can buy tickets online at their website or at the door. The attraction is recommended for ages 13 and up, as again it is very intense and scary.




      Thursday, October 19, 2023

      Signia by Hilton supporting local San Jose artists as part of Dia de los Muertos events

      Signia by Hilton (former San Jose Fairmont) is getting into the Dia de los Muertos spirit with a two-week celebration from October 21st to November 4th built around three different events.

      On October 21st the party starts at AJI Bar & Robata in the beautiful lounge in the middle of the hotel. Signia partnered with local artists to create a paper altar display, posters, and feature Aztec dancers, musicians, and face painters. There will be tequila and mezcal tastings in the lobby.

      From Oct 21 to November 4th, the AJI Bar & Robata will feature a special menu of Mexican shared bites and new tequila and mezcal craft cocktails.

      On October 27th they will have a costume party headlined by Chicana artis La Doña.

      To learn more about all three of these events, head over to the Signia Dia de los Muertos Celebration site. Oh, and if that wasn't enough Dia de los Muertos for you, then the 26th annual Dia de los Muertos Festival and Procession takes place on October 28th at Plaza de Cesar Chavez.







      Saturday, October 14, 2023

      27th Annual Pumpkins in the Park in Downtown San Jose

      Are you looking for a fun and family-friendly way to celebrate the fall season in San Jose? If so, you won’t want to miss the 27th annual Pumpkins in the Park festival, hosted by the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy. This event is a family-friendly harvest festival that brings thousands of visitors to enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment, while also raising awareness about one of our region’s unique natural resources, the Guadalupe River Park.

      Pumpkins in the Park is a free event that takes place on today from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Discovery Meadow in downtown San Jose. The festival features a giant pumpkin patch, where you can pick your own pumpkin and decorate it with paints and stickers. You can also enjoy live music, dance performances, puppet shows, and storytelling on two stages. There are also plenty of games and crafts for kids of all ages, such as pumpkin bowling, ring toss, bean bag toss, and face painting. You can also bounce around in inflatable slides and obstacle courses, or take a ride on a trackless train. If you get hungry, you can visit the food trucks and vendors that offer a variety of delicious options, such as pizza, tacos, burgers, ice cream, and more.

      The festival aims to promote the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy, which is a nonprofit organization that manages and advocates for the Guadalupe River Park and Gardens. The Guadalupe River Park is a three-mile ribbon of parkland that runs along the banks of the Guadalupe River in the heart of downtown San Jose. It offers scenic views, recreational opportunities, environmental education, and cultural attractions for the community. The Guadalupe River Park Conservancy works to preserve and enhance this natural resource, as well as to engage people in its stewardship and enjoyment.

      For more information head over here.



      Sunday, October 8, 2023

      Santana Row Halloween Family Fest - Oct 24th

      Halloween Family Fest is a kid-friendly event featuring trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, live music, stilt walkers, and arts & crafts at Santana Row. Families should bring their Trick-or-Treat bags and costumes. As an added bonus, kids will eat for free at LB Steak and Left Bank.

      Santana Row Halloween Family Fest takes place Tuesday, October 24th from 10am to noon.


      Monday, October 31, 2022

      Happy Halloween 2022!! + Halloween in the Park (Part XIV)

      Happy Halloween everyone, hope you have a blast tonight! This might be the first Halloween in 3 years where the event is back full-force! Halloween is my favorite "holiday" of the year. It's the one day where you get to interact with your neighbors and the wider community. The level of creativity in decorations and costumes is also the most eclectic and interesting out of all the holidays for me--whether that's for trick-or-treating, Halloween parties, or work events.

      Usually in October we have a wish-list post for Halloween in the Park. The idea is to build on the momentum that Christmas in the Park brings to San Jose each year and create something of similar scale for the month of October with Halloween in the Park! A lot of the infrastructure such as wiring, lighting, and booths might even be able to be shared between the events. The goal would be to make Downtown San Jose the epicenter of October Halloween experiences.

      Below you will find brainstorming ideas we have collected for this concept so far over the years. Please have a look and provide your feedback and suggestions in the comments. Thanks!




      The largest draw to Downtown San Jose for many years now has been Christmas in the Park. It has continued to grow year after year and brings in visitors from all over the Bay Area. It's economic impact is substantial and helps keep many Downtown businesses and restaurants alive.

      What would you think about a similar event for Halloween? Picture Downtown lit up in orange and purple with elaborate Halloween displays assembled by local artists. Perhaps infrastructure could even be shared with Christmas in the Park (e.g. retail booths). A strong event in October would help maintain traffic between the summer months and Christmas in the Park. 
      Here are the ideas we have so far:
      • Animated Halloween Displays
        • Created by local artists
        • Analogous to the Christmas displays that attract many families during Christmas in the Park (almost half a million visitors)
        • Family friendly so that everyone can enjoy it (PG/PG13, perhaps around the same level as Great America Halloween Haunt)
        • Halloween Lighting
          • Orange, purple, and green LED lighting on trees
          • May be possible to use new programmable LED lighting that can go from Halloween colors to Christmas colors with the push of a button, allowing the lights to stay up for Christmas in the Park as well and reducing setup/take-down costs.
        • Halloween Food
          • Booths with candied apples, chocolates, candy, pumpkin seeds, etc.
          • Food trucks
          • Trick-or-treating station - a free piece of candy to anyone wearing a costume any day in October (could also be used to hand out promotional flyers for Downtown events/businesses/resources)
        • Retail Booths selling Halloween items, for example:
          • Artwork (paintings, glass pumpkins, etc.)
          • Home decor/crafts like candles
          • Light-up hats/necklaces/bracelets
          • Costumes
          • Zombie/Halloween make-up station 
        • Halloween-themed Carnival Games
          • Pirates of Emerson and Candlelighters (Fremont) do a good job of providing family-friendly games themed around Halloween
          • A handful of children's rides could also be added to the Paseo and reused for Christmas in the Park
        • Interactive Art
          • Subzero/ZERO1-style, but with a Halloween spin.
          • Halloween-themed video game kiosks and/or arcades
        • Pumpkins
          • Instead of the sponsored Christmas trees in Christmas in the Park, how about decorated Pumpkins (can even be Styrofoam so there is no mess/decay)?
          • Pumpkin carving station for families. 
          • Pumpkin carving contest.
        • Costumed Entertainers
          • Walking around the area, not necessarily scaring people but adding to the ambiance and providing photo opportunities for families
        • Haunts / Mazes
          • Would be ideal if these were nearby, perhaps in vacant retails spaces, surface parking lots, the San Jose Convention Center tent, or at SJSU.
          • Could partners with one of the established San Jose haunt providers such as Deadtime Dreams or The World's Largest Haunted House.
        • Potential Events
          • Zombie-O-Rama can be used to kick off Halloween in the Park (late Sep. / early Oct. time-frame)
          • Zombie Crawl
          • Dia De Los Muertos Events
          • Halloween/Dia De Los Muertos Bike Party
          • Horror Movie Trivia Contest
          • Weekly horror movie screening (perhaps in the Circle of Palms area?)
          • Costume Ball
          • Pet costume contests and pet-friendly events

          Sunday, October 31, 2021

          Happy Halloween 2021!! + Halloween in the Park (Part XIII)

          Happy Halloween everyone, hope you have a blast tonight! I'm optimistic today will mark some return to some normalcy after a brutal two years.

          Usually in October we have a wish-list post for Halloween in the Park. The idea is to build on the momentum that Christmas in the Park brings to San Jose each year and create something of similar scale for the month of October with Halloween in the Park! A lot of the infrastructure such as wiring, lighting, and booths might even be able to be shared between the events. The goal would be to make Downtown San Jose the epicenter of October Halloween experiences.

          Below you will find brainstorming ideas we have collected for this concept so far over the years. Please have a look and provide your feedback and suggestions in the comments. Thanks!




          The largest draw to Downtown San Jose for many years now has been Christmas in the Park. It has continued to grow year after year and brings in visitors from all over the Bay Area. It's economic impact is substantial and helps keep many Downtown businesses and restaurants alive.

          What would you think about a similar event for Halloween? Picture Downtown lit up in orange and purple with elaborate Halloween displays assembled by local artists. Perhaps infrastructure could even be shared with Christmas in the Park (e.g. retail booths). A strong event in October would help maintain traffic between the summer months and Christmas in the Park. 
          Here are the ideas we have so far:
          • Animated Halloween Displays
            • Created by local artists
            • Analogous to the Christmas displays that attract many families during Christmas in the Park (almost half a million visitors)
            • Family friendly so that everyone can enjoy it (PG/PG13, perhaps around the same level as Great America Halloween Haunt)
            • Halloween Lighting
              • Orange, purple, and green LED lighting on trees
              • May be possible to use new programmable LED lighting that can go from Halloween colors to Christmas colors with the push of a button, allowing the lights to stay up for Christmas in the Park as well and reducing setup/take-down costs.
            • Halloween Food
              • Booths with candied apples, chocolates, candy, pumpkin seeds, etc.
              • Food trucks
              • Trick-or-treating station - a free piece of candy to anyone wearing a costume any day in October (could also be used to hand out promotional flyers for Downtown events/businesses/resources)
            • Retail Booths selling Halloween items, for example:
              • Artwork (paintings, glass pumpkins, etc.)
              • Home decor/crafts like candles
              • Light-up hats/necklaces/bracelets
              • Costumes
              • Zombie/Halloween make-up station 
            • Halloween-themed Carnival Games
              • Pirates of Emerson and Candlelighters (Fremont) do a good job of providing family-friendly games themed around Halloween
              • A handful of children's rides could also be added to the Paseo and reused for Christmas in the Park
            • Interactive Art
              • Subzero/ZERO1-style, but with a Halloween spin.
              • Halloween-themed video game kiosks and/or arcades
            • Pumpkins
              • Instead of the sponsored Christmas trees in Christmas in the Park, how about decorated Pumpkins (can even be Styrofoam so there is no mess/decay)?
              • Pumpkin carving station for families. 
              • Pumpkin carving contest.
            • Costumed Entertainers
              • Walking around the area, not necessarily scaring people but adding to the ambiance and providing photo opportunities for families
            • Haunts / Mazes
              • Would be ideal if these were nearby, perhaps in vacant retails spaces, surface parking lots, the San Jose Convention Center tent, or at SJSU.
              • Could partners with one of the established San Jose haunt providers such as Deadtime Dreams or The World's Largest Haunted House.
            • Potential Events
              • Zombie-O-Rama can be used to kick off Halloween in the Park (late Sep. / early Oct. time-frame)
              • Zombie Crawl
              • Dia De Los Muertos Events
              • Halloween/Dia De Los Muertos Bike Party
              • Horror Movie Trivia Contest
              • Weekly horror movie screening (perhaps in the Circle of Palms area?)
              • Costume Ball
              • Pet costume contests and pet-friendly events

              Thursday, October 29, 2020

              Spooktacular Saturday at the San Pedro Square Market

              Halloween event options are super limited this year, but there is at least one event going on at the San Pedro Square Market. Costumes, music, food specials, and some "Halloween Fun" are in order. Spooktacular Saturday runs from 11am - 6pm and all the proper COVID protocols will be in place.



              Thursday, October 31, 2019

              Happy Halloween 2019!! + Halloween in the Park (Part XII)

              Happy Halloween everyone, hope you have a blast tonight!

              Usually in October we have a wish-list post for Halloween in the Park. The idea is to build on the momentum that Christmas in the Park brings to San Jose each year and create something of similar scale for the month of October with Halloween in the Park! A lot of the infrastructure such as wiring, lighting, and booths might even be able to be shared between the events. The goal would be to make Downtown San Jose the epicenter of October Halloween experiences.

              Below you will find brainstorming ideas we have collected for this concept so far over the years. Please have a look and provide your feedback and suggestions in the comments. Thanks!




              The largest draw to Downtown San Jose for many years now has been Christmas in the Park. It has continued to grow year after year and brings in visitors from all over the Bay Area. It's economic impact is substantial and helps keep many Downtown businesses and restaurants alive.

              What would you think about a similar event for Halloween? Picture Downtown lit up in orange and purple with elaborate Halloween displays assembled by local artists. Perhaps infrastructure could even be shared with Christmas in the Park (e.g. retail booths). A strong event in October would help maintain traffic between the summer months and Christmas in the Park. 
              Here are the ideas we have so far:
              • Animated Halloween Displays
                • Created by local artists
                • Analogous to the Christmas displays that attract many families during Christmas in the Park (almost half a million visitors)
                • Family friendly so that everyone can enjoy it (PG/PG13, perhaps around the same level as Great America Halloween Haunt)
                • Halloween Lighting
                  • Orange, purple, and green LED lighting on trees
                  • May be possible to use new programmable LED lighting that can go from Halloween colors to Christmas colors with the push of a button, allowing the lights to stay up for Christmas in the Park as well and reducing setup/take-down costs.
                • Halloween Food
                  • Booths with candied apples, chocolates, candy, pumpkin seeds, etc.
                  • Food trucks
                  • Trick-or-treating station - a free piece of candy to anyone wearing a costume any day in October (could also be used to hand out promotional flyers for Downtown events/businesses/resources)
                • Retail Booths selling Halloween items, for example:
                  • Artwork (paintings, glass pumpkins, etc.)
                  • Home decor/crafts like candles
                  • Light-up hats/necklaces/bracelets
                  • Costumes
                  • Zombie/Halloween make-up station 
                • Halloween-themed Carnival Games
                  • Pirates of Emerson and Candlelighters (Fremont) do a good job of providing family-friendly games themed around Halloween
                  • A handful of children's rides could also be added to the Paseo and reused for Christmas in the Park
                • Interactive Art
                  • Subzero/ZERO1-style, but with a Halloween spin.
                  • Halloween-themed video game kiosks and/or arcades
                • Pumpkins
                  • Instead of the sponsored Christmas trees in Christmas in the Park, how about decorated Pumpkins (can even be Styrofoam so there is no mess/decay)?
                  • Pumpkin carving station for families. 
                  • Pumpkin carving contest.
                • Costumed Entertainers
                  • Walking around the area, not necessarily scaring people but adding to the ambiance and providing photo opportunities for families
                • Haunts / Mazes
                  • Would be ideal if these were nearby, perhaps in vacant retails spaces, surface parking lots, the San Jose Convention Center tent, or at SJSU.
                  • Could partners with one of the established San Jose haunt providers such as Deadtime Dreams or The World's Largest Haunted House.
                • Potential Events
                  • Zombie-O-Rama can be used to kick off Halloween in the Park (late Sep. / early Oct. time-frame)
                  • Zombie Crawl
                  • Dia De Los Muertos Events
                  • Halloween/Dia De Los Muertos Bike Party
                  • Horror Movie Trivia Contest
                  • Weekly horror movie screening (perhaps in the Circle of Palms area?)
                  • Costume Ball

                  Monday, October 7, 2019

                  Halloween Haunt 2019

                  It's that time of year again! Halloween Haunt is going on right now at Great America and they made a few changes this year. One of the more popular haunted mazes, Wax Museum, is now a blackout maze. All the lights are turned off, so you have to go through it with a tiny flashlight. There is a new Dia de los Muertos area with an impressive music and dance show. Lastly, the clowns are back in a new scare zone called Killer Clown Town. As in previous years, they went all out with the decorations throughout the park.

                  There is so much to do and see, that I would recommend getting a Fright Lane pass to skip all of the lines for Halloween attractions. It's early October, and some of the lines were already up to an hour long. Practically all of the rides are also in operation during the event. I really like Trailblazer, a new single-file roller-coaster with a 90 degree drop. I think it is the first new coaster in the park to top Flight Deck (I'll always remember it as "Top Gun" from my childhood).

                  For details and links to get to tickets, head over to the full press release below or click here.




                  HALLOWEEN HAUNT RETURNS TO CALIFORNIA’S GREAT AMERICA SEPTEMBER 27 – NOVEMBER 2 
                  New Haunted Maze, Scare Zone and Interactive Entertainment Area Provide Fresh Frights in 2019

                  SANTA CLARA, CA – Halloween Haunt at California’s Great America, the Bay Area’s premier  Halloween event, will begin terrifying guests on Sept. 27. Scares take place on select Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through Nov. 2, including Halloween night. Tickets are on sale now at www.cagreatamerica.com/haunt.

                  Halloween Haunt offers eight haunted mazes, each with its own frightening theme, plus two scare zones, where guests encounter transformed midways, ghoulish monsters and rampant scares. Guests will enjoy several new experiences 2019, including:

                  • A thrilling interactive entertainment zone, Dia de los Muertos, will offer a lively party in the land of the dead, where free-spirited hosts lead exciting music and dancing on the midway.
                  • The all-new Killer Clown Town scare zone will bring a twisted carnival world to life with deranged circus acts and disgruntled clowns who want to see guests scream. 
                  • The lights have been turned out in one of Halloween Haunt’s most popular mazes, Wax Museum Blackout, which will feature a nearly pitch-black experience where guests are only given a flashlight to illuminate the museum’s lifelike wax figures—some of which might even be alive. 
                  Halloween Haunt’s returning mazes include Backwoods, Chaos House, CornStalkers, Madame Marie’s Massacre Manor, Roadkill Roadhouse, Tooth Fairy and Zombie High. The popular scare zone Ripper’s Revenge will also return in 2019. The popular show Blood Drums, complete with percussion, music, blood, fire and sparks, returns on a brand-new stage.

                  “Halloween Haunt is not only a guest favorite event, it’s truly the Bay Area’s leading Halloween experience,” said Manny Gonzalez, vice president and general manager of California’s Great America. “This fall, a new maze, new scare zone, and an interactive midway party ensure Halloween Haunt continues to offer intense scares and fun for all who come through the Great America gates.”

                  For younger kids who want to enjoy Halloween in the park without the scares, The Great Pumpkin Fest takes over Great America during daytime hours on select Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 28–Nov. 3. Featuring trick-or-treating with Snoopy and the PEANUTS gang, pumpkin decorating, a hay maze and coloring, this event brings Halloween activities to life for the entire family. Great America will also entertain with “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” movie showings and book readings throughout the day.

                  Tickets for Halloween Haunt and The Great Pumpkin Fest are available online at www.cagreatamerica.com. The best way to enjoy Halloween Haunt and The Great Pumpkin Fest is with a 2020 Gold Season Pass, on sale now. The Gold Season Pass includes unlimited visits to California’s Great America and South Bay Shores waterpark on every public operating day for the rest of 2019 and all of 2020, including Halloween Haunt, The Great Pumpkin Fest and WinterFest, plus passholder-only perks like free parking, special events, early ride times, in-park discounts and more.

                  About California’s Great America and Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
                  California’s Great America is a 100-acre theme and waterpark located in Santa Clara, Calif. As Northern California’s premier amusement park, featuring thrill rides, live entertainment, and the South Bay Shores waterpark, California’s Great America is the top destination for thrill-seekers and families alike. California’s Great America is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world. Focused on its mission to make people happy by providing fun, immersive and memorable experiences, the Company owns and operates 11 amusement parks, four outdoor water parks, an indoor water park and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites. For more information, visit www.cedarfair.com.