Valleyfair Amusement Park is thrilled to announce the lineup of special events for the 2025 season that guests can expect when they visit the theme park beginning May 11. From fan-favorites like ValleyScare to the inaugural Juicy Lucy Festival, there is something to keep guests coming back to the park all season long.

The 2025 Event Lineup kids off this spring

Season Passholder Preview (May 10)
This special day is exclusively for Season Passholders. Get back to FUN and enjoy a day at the park before it opens to the public.

Opening Day (May 11)
Welcome back to Valleyfair!

Soak City Opening Weekend (May 24-26)
Soak up the sun at our seven-acre waterpark, featuring water slides, splash pads, a wave pool, a lazy river, cabanas, and new food and beverage and merchandise offers. More information to come!
 

Things heat up with our SUMMERBRATION events!

Star-Spangled Night (July 4)
Perfect for all ages, this fireworks event celebrates the spirit of our nation with a magnificent show of dazzling lights and sound.

Juicy Lucy Festival-NEW!  (July 12-13 and 19-20)
Burgers and beer and bands—oh my! Join us for the inaugural Juicy Lucy Festival, celebrating Minnesota's famous burger! Savor the flavors of an imaginative lineup of juicy lucy burgers and other Minnesota favorite flavors, dozens of local brews, ciders, and cocktails, and live, local bands providing the soundtrack of that fine Minnesota summertime!

Latin Days (August 2-3)
This is the one Latin festival in Minnesota you do not want to miss. Latin Days are back by popular demand in partnership with Inclusive Alliance, LLC! From traditional dance to Mariachi and Latin-infused popular music, this event celebrates the cultural artistry and delicious tastes from the tapestry of Latin countries.

Corn Fest (August 16-September 1, Weekends)
Corn Fest is back, and it's a-maize-ing! Join the shuckin' good time celebrating Minnesota's golden crop! This cornucopia of fun brings you cornalicious delights galore – from sweet to savory – along with live and local music plus fun games, like our corn-eating contest. Corn Fest promises a bushel of kernel-popping fun for the whole fam!

The fun continues with our Fall Events:

ValleyScare (September 20-October 25, Select Nights)
The Twin Cities largest Halloween event promises to unlock more of your deepest, darkest, most dreadful fears. Get your fright on this fall, when the theme park transforms into a scream park filled with Halloween attractions that offer unforgettable thrills and unspeakable horror.

Tricks & Treats (September 27-October 26, Select Days)
Our family-friendly fall daytime event is back in 2025! Everyone in the family is sure to have a boo-last with our spooky, kooky Halloween activities, live shows, a costume contest, your favorite rides, seasonal food and drinks, and, of course, candy!

Incredible Entertainment All Season Long! 

Throughout the season, guests will enjoy incredible entertainment including the new SoundCycle, a pedal-powered musical experience, Hoops 101, a new interactive hula hoop show, Happiness is…, a show celebrating The Peanuts ™ 75th anniversary, Summer Smash-Up, a high energy music and dance show, The Drifters, an acoustic beachy-vibe music act, and Music Goes ‘Round and Around, a Peanuts musical show that takes you on a journey through the decades. Throughout the day, guests can pose for photos with their favorite Peanuts characters as well during our Meet & Greets.

Get your Gold Season Pass and don't miss a single second of this incredible lineup of events. Summerbration events are included with the Silver Pass, which offers unlimited visits through Labor Day!