Seasonal Events & Special Days

The Ultimate Season of Family Fun!

Lake Compounce is your go-to destination for unforgettable events all year long! Get ready for our most robust lineup of entertainment yet. From our first-ever pirate-themed stunt show to dazzling Holiday Lights, there’s something for everyone to experience all year long. Mark your calendars and get ready for a season packed with non-stop family fun!

Season Passes as low as $54.99! Tickets Only $29.99!

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2025 Opening Weekend

May 3 & 4
Kick off our 179th season with us! Be among the first to ride the fully re-tracked Wildcat and smoother Boulder Dash with the addition of even more Titan Track. Receive a Commemorative Boulder Dash Coin if you’re one of the first 250 guests on Opening Day!

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May is Passholder Appreciation Month!

You’re more than a guest, you’re a Passholder, and this is your time to shine☀️Join us every weekend in May for exclusive Passholder Perks.

May 3 & 4: Skip the Line!
Flash your Season Pass on any Speedy Pass ride to Skip the Line all weekend long!

May 10, 11, 17, 18: Passholder Appreciation Weekends!
Meet us at the Carousel Pavilion for exclusive perks like:

Meet & Greet with Kyle the Crocodile
Passholder Exclusive Gift *while supplies last
Speedy Pass Oneshot
Bonus Free Friend Ticket
Photo Opp! Buy a Sawmill Ride Photo, get Boulder Dash FREE!
Yummy Treats!

May 24 -26: Water Park Oneshot Speedy Pass!
Celebrate Crocodile Cove Opening with a Oneshot Speedy Pass for Croc-O-Nile, Venus Vortex, or Riptide Racer.

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

May 10 at 1 p.m.
The heat is on! Nathan’s Famous presents a regional qualifying event for the world-famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest—right here at Lake Compounce!

Join us on May 10 and witness the greatest competitive eaters in the country battle it out for a coveted spot in the Coney Island Championship. The stage is set, the hot dogs are ready, and history is waiting to be made.

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Crocodile Cove Opening Weekend

May 24 & 25
Keep it splashy in CT's Largest Water Park! Keep cool in Bayou Bay, plunge down the reimagined Storm Surge, or laze around the Croc-O-Nile. Relax & refuel with a Cabana or head on over to Nathan's for a world famous hot dog. Crocodile Cove is open daily 11 am - 6 pm May 24 - September 7.

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Biggest Kids Fest Ever!

Weekends in June
Big fun for little adventurers! Every weekend in June, families can enjoy NEW pint-sized thrills, character meet-and-greets, and delicious themed treats—like the NEW Kids Lunchbox!

📅 Meet Your Favorite Characters:

May 31 – June 1: Peppa Pig & George 🐷
June 7-8 & 21-22: Daniel Tiger from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 🐯
June 14-15: The Power Rangers 🦸‍♂️⚡
June 28-29: Blippi 🚜

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NEW! Splashbucklers Comedy Stunt Show

July 12 – August 17
Set sail for adventure! Pirates take over our floating stage with high-flying stunts, daring tricks, and laugh-out-loud comedy in our first-ever pirate-themed stunt show!

Fireworks

July 4 & 5
Celebrate the 4th of July at America's First Amusement Park! Play all day in Crocodile Cove Water Park and soak up the sounds of summer with live music on the lake's floating stage. Then, end your night with a spectacular fireworks show over the lake on July 4 & 5.

Drone Shows

August 30 – September 1
Drones take the sky over the lake for a spectacular display of synchronized drones, lighting up the night sky with park-inspired and fan-favorite designs.

NEW! at Phantom Fall Fest

September 20 – October 26
Come early for family-friendly Halloween fun with trick-or-treating, delicious fall treats, and all your favorite rides. Stay late for terrifying thrills, including an ALL-NEW haunted maze brewing by the lake.

Holiday Lights

November 28 - December 28
New England’s favorite family holiday tradition returns! Stroll through 500,000+ twinkling lights, see Connecticut’s Tallest Christmas Tree, enjoy festive treats, and meet Santa himself!