Gearing Up For Opening Day | Lake Compounce

Opening Day 2025 is May 3rd at Lake Compounce!

Lake Compounce Gears Up For The Ultimate Season of Family Fun Headlined by New Entertainment All Season Long

America’s First Amusement Park to Debut Thrilling Pirate Stunt Show, Spectacular Drone Shows, and More

BRISTOL, CONN. –– The countdown to Opening Day at America's First Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, is on as the park gears up for its 179th season. The park is celebrating its most exciting lineup of entertainment to date and promising an Ultimate Season of Family Fun. Highlights include the debut of the park's first-ever pirate-themed stunt show, spectacular drone shows, a brand-new haunted house for Phantom Fall Fest, and so much more.

The gates of Lake Compounce will officially reopen on Saturday, May 3, at 11 a.m. Visitors can look forward to updates on the iconic Wildcat and Boulder Dash roller coasters, new entertainment options, park-wide enhancements, and more. This year's event lineup is bigger and better than ever, providing families with a new reason to visit every month.

Lake Compounce 2025 Season Highlights Include:

• NEW! Kids Fest: Introducing new pint-sized thrills and family entertainment every weekend in June! Featuring character meet-and-greets, delicious themed treats like the new Kids Lunchbox and Unicorn Milkshakes, and endless entertainment – all included with park admission. This June, families will have the chance to meet:

• May 31 – June 1: Peppa Pig and her brother George – with oinktastic fun for everyone 

• June 7-8 & 21-22: Daniel Tiger from PBS KIDS' Emmy® Award-winning Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood 

• June 14-15: The iconic Power Rangers – uniting powers and saving the world 

• June 28-29: Blippi – offering curious adventures for growing minds

• NEW! Splashbucklers Pirate Show: Ahoy! New laughs and high adventure take center stage this summer. The whole family is invited to cheer on the daring Captain Cunning as he protects the Queen's booty from plundering scalawags and ne'er-do-wells daily from July 12 through August 17.

• NEW! Upgrades on Wildcat: The nearly 100-year-old Wildcat coaster has recently completed the final phase of a two-year re-tracking project in collaboration with The Gravity Group. Over 1,400 feet of track have been replaced with Gravity Group's signature vertically stacked track, providing riders with a smoother and faster experience.

• NEW! Upgrades on Boulder Dash: The award-winning Boulder Dash coaster continues its transformation with over 1,000 feet of steel Titan Track added as part of an ongoing re-tracking project. Titan Track, developed by Great Coasters International, merges steel and wood to create a smoother ride experience.

• Fourth of July Celebration: Families from New England and beyond are invited to celebrate America with dazzling fireworks on July 4 and 5 and live performances on the park’s iconic floating stage on July 4, 5, and 6.

• NEW! Drone Shows: Drones will take to the sky over the lake on August 30, 31, and September 1 for a spectacular display of synchronized drones, illuminating the night sky with park-inspired and fan-favorite designs.

• NEW! at Phantom Fall Fest: This season, Lake Compounce will introduce a new haunted house, adding its largest and scariest attraction to the fourth annual day-to-night Halloween event. The frights will return on select days from September 20 through October 26.

• Holiday Lights: New England’s favorite holiday tradition returns with more than 500,000 lights, Connecticut’s Tallest Christmas Tree, festive food options, and more, on select days from November 28 through December 28.

“We’re committed to delivering a next-level guest experience at Lake Compounce by creating a robust lineup of entertainment for the 2025 season, including the introduction of Splashbucklers, an all-new pirate-themed comedy stunt show taking over the floating lake stage,” said Doug Hemphill, General Manager. “With so much new entertainment and a second year focusing on ride improvements for our beloved roller coasters, there’s something exciting waiting for guests every time they visit.”

To get the most out of the 2025 season, visitors can buy a 2025 Season Pass now for less than a day ticket, just $54.99. Select passes also include perks like free parking, free soda, free friend tickets, and more. Season Passholders can unlock even more value every time they visit with the All-Season Dining Pass. For just $99.99, pass holders can enjoy two meals per visit all season long. 

For more information on the all-new entertainment lineup, to purchase Season Passes and the All-Season Dining Pass, and to view the park’s operating calendar, visit LakeCompounce.com.