Upcoming Events

There's always a reason for one more visit!


Check below for further details about each of our exciting events and to see what fun you can have at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park---the only horticulturally themed amusement park in California! Most events are included with park admission. Listings and dates may be subject to change without notice. Registration forms are PDF format and require Adobe Reader to view. Click here to get Adobe Reader for free. Some files may be large; please give them time to download.
  • Backyard Monsters®— <br> The World of Insects Backyard Monsters®—
    The World of Insects
    June 1 - 2 & 6 - 30 • A helping hand…or 6…or 8! Visit our unique exhibit for a one-of-a-kind experience in The Worlds of Insects. You won't want to miss Backyard Monsters®! Or click here to learn about Backyard Monsters® Education Days.     view more »
  • Wonders of Water Camp Night Wonders of Water Camp Night June 21 & 28 • Campers are $50 per person, next day participants are $30. Come and celebrate water by joining us for an exclusive tour of the Gilroy Gardens' water system. This systems is used to keep the waterfalls and lake full and to water our many plants. Guests will take a nature walk to the reservoir area where a docent will lecture on how water is stored, pumped and recycled for the park's use. You will receive a special Wonders of Water Patch for participating! Click Here to Register Now! view more »
  • Mike the Knight...LIVE! Mike the Knight...LIVE! July 1 - August 18 • It's time to 'Be a Knight and Do it Right' as Mike and his medieval friends transport the audience into a wonderful and imaginative world full of tales and legends! view more »
  • Salute to Military Heroes Salute to Military Heroes July 4 - 7 and August 31 - September 2 • Join us in saluting our heroes! Active Duty Military personnel get FREE ADMISSION to the park, on the dates listed above, when presenting an Active Duty Military ID—one complimentary admission per ID. Previous Salute to Heroes Days: May 25-27. view more »
  • Independence Day Weekend BBQ Independence Day Weekend BBQ July 4 - 7 • Come celebrate with us! The Park will host special All-You-Can Eat BBQs in South County Picnic Grove from noon to 2pm. BBQ includes Tangy BBQ Chicken, All Beef Hot Dogs, Western Style Chili Beans, Potato Salad, Garden Salad, Dinner Rolls, Fresh Cut Watermelon, Ice Cream Novelties and Cola-Cola Soft Drinks. Park admission/Membership pricing does NOT include BBQ meal. view more »
  • Summer Day Camp! Summer Day Camp! July 8 - 12, August 1 - 2 & 12 - 16 • Enjoy some "Summer Fun in the Gilroy Sun!" and build your own Summer Day Camp! For more information go to www.cityofgilroy.org to print a 2013 Summer Activity Guide or click "view more" for additional info. view more »
  • Bring-A-Friend FREE Days! Bring-A-Friend FREE Days! June 10 - 16, July 22 - 28, August 12 - 18 and November 2 - 3 • Premium and Elite Members must present their processed 2013 cards at the turnstiles to receive one (1) FREE ticket for a friend per day. FREE ticket must be used on day of distribution only. NOT valid with Value Memberships or California's Great America Passes. Previous BAFF Days: May 11-12. view more »
  • Garlic Festival Camp Night Combo Garlic Festival Camp Night Combo July 27 • We are pleased to host families at Garlic Festival Camp Night in our South County Picnic Grove. Guests receive admission to the world-famous Gilroy Garlic Festival on Saturday, camping that night in our tree-laden camping area and admission to our Park on Sunday! This unique camp program is perfect for families and is the ideal location for your child’s first camping experience. Campers are $50 per person; $40 for season pass holders (ages 3+). Click here to register now! view more »
  • Pony Up! Petting Zoo Pony Up! Petting Zoo August 24 - September 29 • Weekends Only • Back again…meet our marvelous mini creatures! Goats, ducks, chickens, rabbits and pigs all sized just for the little ones. Open 11am-6pm across from our Lakeside Amphitheater. Additional charge for Petting Zoo. All proceeds go to Pony Up! for the care of the animals. view more »
  • Labor Day Weekend BBQ Labor Day Weekend BBQ August 31 - September 2 • Come celebrate with us! The Park will host special All-You-Can Eat BBQs in South County Picnic Grove from noon to 2pm. BBQ includes Tangy BBQ Chicken, All Beef Hot Dogs, Western Style Chili Beans, Potato Salad, Garden Salad, Dinner Rolls, Fresh Cut Watermelon, Ice Cream Novelties and Cola-Cola Soft Drinks. Park admission/Membership pricing does NOT include BBQ meal. view more »
  • Boy/Cub Scout Camp Night Boy/Cub Scout Camp Night September 28 & October 5 • Gather your pack and do something cool with them this year! Bring the pack out to one of the Scout Camp Nights in our South County Picnic Grove! Each Camp Night includes a special patch, nature hike, educational activities and more. Click Here to Register Now! view more »
  • Halloween Scary Boo! Halloween Scary Boo! October 5 - 27 • Weekends Only • This season experience our four "Boo Zones"—Kiddie Hay Maze, Pinnacles Scary Maze, Spider's Lair and Spooky Zoo (Pony Up's spookified version of our popular Petting Zoo!) weekends only in October. Everything has been created with children in mind and themed for Halloween! Bring the kids for Trick'r Treating, our popular Community Scarecrow Display contest and our Pumpkin Patch! view more »
  • Girl Scout Camp Night Girl Scout Camp Night October 11 • Camp with us at Gilroy Gardens this fall, and give your troop a weekend experience they will never forget! This event has been specifically designed to introduce Girl Scouts to camping without having to "rough it." Campers are $50 per person, next day participants are $30. Click Here to Register Now! view more »
  • Natural Sciences Days Natural Sciences Days Fridays: October 18 & 25 • $15.00 Per Student: Under the guidance of educators, community members, local businesses and organizations, this exciting program offers students the opportunity to experience a full day of learning in multiple disciplines of science. Students participate in different educational activities throughout the day. Plus, the kids will have a chance to experience some of the rides and attractions that are designed to continue the educational process. These are education days only, the Park is not open to the general public. Click Here to Register Now! Previous Natural Sciences Days: May 3, 10, 17, 24. view more »
  • Halloween Camp Night Halloween Camp Night October 26 • We are pleased to host families at our annual Halloween Camp Night! Guests can camp overnight in our South County Picnic Grove on Saturday; then enjoy the Park on Sunday! This unique camp program is perfect for families. Halloween Camp Night includes three full meals, exciting activities, overnight camping and Park admission.Click Here to Register Now! view more »
  • Lunch with Santa and Peanuts! Lunch with Santa and Peanuts! November 23 - 24 • Have lunch with Santa and the Peanuts characters in our Events Plaza...and get a sneak-peek at our Holiday Lights special event! The All-You-Can-Eat meal includes: Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce and Italian Sausage, Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Pesto Sauce, All-Beef Jumbo Hot Dogs, Mac & Cheese, Spinach Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese, Caramelized Walnuts & Vinaigrette Dressing and Freshly Baked Dinner Rolls. PLUS...unlimited Coca-Cola Soft Drinks and Nestlé Ice Cream Novelties. Two meal times available with limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis: 12-1pm or 1-2pm. view more »