Dutch Wonderland is celebrating “all that is merry and bright” this September as the annual Santa Gathering takes over the kingdom.
On Saturday, 6 September, more than 150 Santas will take over Dutch Wonderland for one day of festive holiday fun.
Visitors can expect to hop on rides with Santa, take photos, enjoy meet and greets throughout the park, and more.
Dutch Wonderland embracing fun
Dutch Wonderland confirms that The Aqua Stadium is the place to see the Santa’s joining in for Open Dive. Foam parties will also take place throughout the day near Market Square.
Park-goers can also bring an unwrapped toy in donation for Toys for Tots. For each toy donated, guests will receive one free child’s single day ticket to Dutch Winter Wonderland.
“The Santa Gathering has turned into a tradition here at Dutch Wonderland,” said general manager, Megan Hartman.
“Our team loves bringing the festive fun of the holiday season to families visiting the park during the summer season. This special day also helps our team get ready to bring holiday cheer back to the park for our annual Dutch Winter Wonderland event.”
Families are also invited to splash the day away in Duke’s Lagoon for even more days in the sun.
The water park will remain open past Labor Day Weekend for the first time ever, rounding out the park’s summer season on Sunday, September 7.
Halloween spooktacular
Then, on Saturday, 13 September, spooky family-friendly fun debuts at the kingdom with the return of Happy Hauntings. Featuring a nighttime dive show, Halloween puppet show, trick-or-treat trail, and more than 20 rides and attractions, Happy Hauntings will offer festive fall fun that’s fit for everyone. The Halloween event will run on select days from September 13 through October 26.
Dutch Wonderland will close out the year with the merrier than ever Dutch Winter Wonderland. The holiday event will include more than one million lights, spectacular light shows, festive food and drink options, and meet and greets with the big man in red. The award-winning family-friendly holiday event will reopen the kingdom gates on Saturday, 15 November.
Dutch Wonderland, located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is a kingdom for kids and the perfect place for family fun.
The winner of the Amusement Today Golden Ticket for Best Family Park in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 the theme park features more than 30 rides, attractions, and shows.
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