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Special Events
The Ultimate Season of Family Fun Awaits!
Lake Compounce is your go-to destination for unforgettable events all year long! From summer splashes to Halloween thrills and dazzling holiday lights, there’s something for everyone to experience. Mark your calendar and get ready for a season packed with fun!
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!
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.
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 🚜
Grab a Season Pass for unlimited visits to Kids Fest!
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!
