Kings Island
All Events
Kings Island offers a variety of event and entertainment options that families can enjoy together during the 2009 season.

All events are FREE with park admission unless otherwise noted.
BACKYARD BBQ PICNIC MEAL
A Great Money Saving Option
All-You-Can-Eat Meal Deal
Just $12.99 for Adults and $6.99 for Juniors

Add an all-you-can-eat picnic meal to your ticket for just $12.99 for adults and $6.99 for juniors under 48" tall.  Buy your meal ticket in advance and you'll enjoy a picnic-style meal complete with chicken tenders, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, unlimited soft drinks and ice cream treats! 

BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES
Let Kings Island Throw You a Birthday Party!

Celebrate your birthday at Kings Island and enjoy a full day of FUN and THRILLS!

For more information on birthday party packages, contact Group Sales at 800-333-8080 or email us at reservations@visitkingsisland.com.

Download Birthday Party Brochure
BOOMERANG BAY OPEN DAILY
Open daily through Aug 23 & Aug 29-30.
Open from 11am to 7pm daily.
Boomerang Bay Included With Park Admission!

Boomerang Bay Water Park Resort is open daily now through August 23 and August 29, 30 from 11am to 7pm (weather permitting).

Boomerang Bay offers more than 50 water activities including 30 water slides, tropical lagoons, rushing rivers, surfable waves, three family activity areas and careening waterfalls surrounded by lush landscaping.


JULY 4TH FIREWORKS
Saturday, July 4
Fireworks at 10pm! Park open until MIDNIGHT!
Free with park admission

Celebrate Independence Day with a bang as Kings Island presents an extended fireworks show. Enjoy high-energy entertainment with six amazing shows, tackle Diamondback, Kings Island’s newest rollercoaster, or just relax in Boomerang Bay by day and enjoy a stunning fireworks display at night.  Plus, Kings Island stays open until Midnight on July 4th!


MIDNIGHT SATURDAYS
July 4, 11, 18, 25; August 1
Park Open Until Midnight

Diamondback.  The Beast.  Firehawk.  Delirium.  White Water Canyon.  Drop Tower and Invertigo.  The thrills never seem to end at Kings Island.  And now you can enjoy these world class thrills and more until MIDNIGHT on the following dates:  July 4, 11, 18, 25 & August 1! 

 


SPIRIT SONG 2009
July 9, 10 & 11
Timberwolf Ampitheatre
Tickets on sale NOW!

Kings Island will host Spirit Song 2009 which features the most popular contemporary Christian music, teaching seminars and all the world-class thrills the 364-acre amusement and waterpark has to offer!  Acts include Third Day, MercyMe, Switchfoot and more!  Tickets on sale February 27th!


2009 NATIONAL KARAOKE CHAMPIONSHIP
August 6, 7 & 8
International Street Bandstand

This is your opportunity to see some of the best amateur artists from across the 50 states compete for a national title!  Don’t miss this gut wrenching competition taking place on the International Street Bandstand.
For more information visit www.kwcusa.net.
NIK WALLENDA HIGH WIRE WALK
Sunday, August 16
Cedar Fair Walk Across America Tour
FREE with Park Admission

Don't miss one of the greatest stunts of the summer--witness world record holder Nik Wallenda attempt to walk a high wire at Kings Island on August 16!


RUN KINGS ISLAND
Sunday, August 16
Register Now!

Come experience a once in a lifetime event!  Run through Kings Island while taking in unique views of our popular attractions!  There's sure to be something for everyone with a 10k, 5k, and kids race! 



CINCINNATI REDS DAY
Monday, August 17
Free with park admission

The Cincinnati Reds come to Kings Island on Monday, August 17th for a day full of fun including live Q&A shows with some of your favorite reds players.  Plus, bring the kids and meet Mr. Redlegs, the Reds Rally Crew and much more!


NAKED BROTHERS BAND CONCERT
Tuesday, August 18
Nat and Alex Wolff
Tickets On Sale Now

Nat and Alex Wolff, stars of the immensely popular TV series on Nickelodeon titled after their band, The Naked Brothers Band, will be in concert Tuesday, August 18th at Kings Island as part of their SUMMER ROAD TRIP TOUR '09.


SEAN HANNITY FREEDOM CONCERT
Friday, August 21
Timberwolf Ampitheatre
Tickets On Sale Now!

The Sean Hannity Freedom Concert returns to Kings Island Friday, August 21st!  This charity event will raise funds for the Freedom Alliance, which provides scholarships to the children of military killed or injured in the line of duty.   Entertainment includes performances by Billy Ray Cyrus, Charlie Daniels, Michael W. Smith, Lee Greenwood, and a special appearance by Oliver North.  Tickets are on sale now and are selling fast.  Don't miss this chance to support the families of our troops and enjoy a great night of patriotism and Kings Island thrills!


KINGS ISLAND EMPLOYEE REUNION
September 4, 5, 6 & 7

When the summer is over and the coasters are quiet, you may rememebr the fireworks and the blue ice cream. But you’ll never forget those smiling faces you shared your summer with. Kings Island is proud to extend an invitation to all those former employees who have been the most important part of the thrills and fun for over thirty five years!

SAVE THE DATE!
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
HALLOWEEN HAUNT
Starts Friday, September 25!
Open until 1AM!
EVERYONE'S DYING TO GET IN AGAIN!

An all new level of fear takes over the park this fall with the return of HALLOWEEN HAUNT.  The biggest scarathon in the Midwest is bigger and badder than anything you’ve seen before and features more than 400 blood thirsty monsters, highly-intense attractions including chain-link mazes, frightening wooded trails, disturbing clowns in 3D and some of the most hair-raising rides on the planet!   


HOWL-O-FEST
Starts Sunday, September 27!
11AM - 5PM
Family friendly fun throughout the day!
Free with park admission!

Children and their families are invited to celebrate the magic of fall with HOWL-O-FEST, the Midwest’s most elaborate family Halloween event. Every adult gets to go to at least one Halloween party each year.  Now your kids can too!  Featuring activites including trick-or-treating, a dance party, and a costume parade!


GOLD PASS BACKYARD BBQ MEAL DEAL
ALL SEASON LONG
3:00pm - 4:30pm
$9.99 adults / $5.99 juniors

Looking for a great money saving option? Add an all-you-can-eat picnic meal to your ticket for just $9.99 for adults and $5.99 for juniors under 48” tall with our Backyard BBQ Meal Deal. Buy your meal ticket in advance or at the gate and you’ll enjoy a picnic-style meal complete with chicken tenders, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, unlimited soft drinks and ice cream treats! Backyard BBQ runs from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm every day the park is open to the public.  Platinum or Gold Pass must be shown to enter Kings Island Picnic Grove.
GOLD PASS BOOMERANG BAY ACCESS
Boomerang Bay opens May 23rd
Another Gold Pass Exclusive

Grab your favorite chair and spot in the sun when you flash a Gold Pass and get into Boomerang Bay 1/2 hour early every public water park operating day!
GOLD PASS DISCOUNT PAID ATTRACTION
Every Sunday in June, July & August
Another Gold Pass Exclusive

SKYFLYER – Enjoy $5 flights every Sunday in June, July and August ($5 per person).
GOLD PASS EARLY RIDE TIMES
All Season Long
Another Gold Pass Exclusive

Every public operating day this year, starting April 18th, the park opens early for Gold Passholders to enjoy some of their favorite rides and attractions!
  • Sunday thru Friday - ½ early entrance for Diamondback and Beast.
  • Monday - ½ hr early select riders in Nickelodeon Universe.
  • Wednesday - ½ hr early select rides in Boomerang Bay.
  • Saturday - 1 hr early entrance for Diamondback and Beast.
GOLD PASS GAMES DISCOUNT
Throughout the Season
Another Gold Pass Exclusive

Buy 1 Get 1 FREE at any Game location you see the Season Pass pictured on the sign.
(Up to $5.00 value)
GOLD PASS MERCHANDISE DISCOUNTS
Throughout the Season
Another Gold Pass Exclusive

Show your Gold Pass at these merchandise locations and receive these discounts all season long.
  • Paws-N-Claws - 10% off all P-N-C products purchase.
  • On Location - 10% off your purchase of $20 or more.
  • Cabanas - $10 off regular Cabana pricing. (Excludes holidays)
  • Ride photos - 15% off any ride photo package. (Excludes Diamondback photo location.)
  • Glass Blower Shop - 10% off any item purchased from Glass Blower inventory.

GOLD PASS PIZZA MEAL DEALS
Offer valid June - August
Another Gold Pass Exclusive

Discounted pizza and drink package designed to stretch your dollar! Take advantage of this great offer the entire season at these convenient locations: International Street Pizza, the Festhaus, Rivertown Pizza, and Out Back Shack. Out Back Shack offer valid June – August.
GOLD PASS PRIORITY CONCERT SEATING
Any Timberwolf Concert during the Season
Another Gold Pass Exclusive

Gold Passholders can get some of the best seats in the house for concerts in the Timberwolf Amphitheatre! Purchase tickets within a reserved block to all concerts in the Timberwolf Amphitheatre. Front row tickets not guaranteed. Limit of two tickets per Gold Passholder. Must be purchased at Kings Island.
GOLD PASS RESERVED PARKING AREA
All Season Long
Another Gold Pass Exclusive

Exclusive lot available on first come first served basis for Gold Passholders.

 


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