Today's Hours: Park Closed

calendarView Calendar

25th Anniversary Logo White

25th Anniversary Celebration

The party has officially started!

# #

Join our 25th Anniversary Celebration

Twenty-five years is something to celebrate, and we’re throwing a party that will last all spring! We hope you’ll come join us as we celebrate 25 incredible years of learning, love and laughter at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park.

Don’t limit your fun to just one day! 2025 Premium Memberships and Value Memberships are now on sale. Get yours now so you can enjoy multiple visits and other member-only benefits during this very special year at this very special place.

#
#
Swindelya Coyote and Rax Racoon original characters from Bonfante Gardens

So Many Ways to Celebrate!

As you enjoy your favorite rides and stroll through our gorgeous gardens, you’ll also find special 25th anniversary shows, activities and displays throughout the park.

  • Entertainment and great family photo ops at the 25th Anniversary Clubhouse

  • Exciting NEW live musical show that takes you on a journey through 25 years of learning, love and laughter

  • Time Capsule Creation Zone where you can add your own favorite memories to a time capsule to be opened in 2050

  • Character meet and greets with friendly park mascots from the past and present

  • Nostalgic exhibits with original park plans and highlights of our 25-year history

  • Specialty food and drinks—including the return of past favorites like the Banana Split and Apricot Freeze!

Guests smiling and laughing with their hands in the air on the Banana Split ride

Sneak Peek for Premium Members ONLY

Our 2025 Premium Members got a special treat with Premium Member Preview Day, an exclusive day in the park on Sunday, March 16! They enjoyed early access to all the rides, attractions, and 25th Anniversary celebrations—one whole week before we opened to the general public.

Want to be part of exclusive events like this in the future? Become a Premium Member today and enjoy unlimited visits, all special events, FREE parking and more for all of our 25th Anniversary year.

Young girl in a yellow shirt and black pants in the middle of Gil and Roy mascots having fun in front of tree

Mascot Meet and Greets

Say hello to Gil, Roy, and the other friendly “critters” who have served as park mascots through the years. Different characters will appear each weekend—and you can collect trading cards on every visit. Can you collect all seven?

  • Gilbert “Gil” Garlic: March 22, April 26, May 25
  • Royelle “Roy” Garlic: March 23, April 27, May 26
  • “Professor” Earl the Squirrel: March 29, April 9 & 12, May 10
  • Rax “Bandit” Raccoon: March 30, April 8 & 13, May 11
  • Rita “Miss Diva” Rabbit: April 7, 19 & 20, May 4
  • The Great Faboo “The Almost Magical Bear”:  April 5 & 10, May 17 & 24
  • P.G. “Probably Gonna” Swindelya, the Coyote:  April 6 & 11, May 3 & 18