Celebrate the Parks! Each year there are free admission days for our national parks.
Whether your interest lies in Hispanic history in the United States, watching a historical reenactment, or trekking off into the wilderness, there is something for everyone in our treasured public lands.
Here’s a tip – many of our 400+ national parks NEVER charge an entrance fee. So start Planning Your Visit! Click here to find a park.
Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2024:
January 15: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
April 20: First day of National Park Week
June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day
August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
September 28: National Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day
*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession, and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
Double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed.
Image credit/image courtesy of US National Park Service
This Year’s Fair Theme: To the Fair and Beyond! Get ready for the best Contra Costa Fair yet! 🎡 This year, alongside the classic carnival rides, they’ll be bringing you the Xtreme Sports Zone, wiener dog races, cheese carving, a petting zoo, livestock showcases, art & photography exhibits, a fair queen pageant, rocket launches by the Livermore Unit of the National Association of Rocketry, daily live music, and much more! 🎶🐾🚀🧀
CelebrateFamily.us Note: All youth under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian age 25 or older to be admitted into the fair. Link
Kids 5 and under FREE Youth 6 – 12, $8 Seniors 62 & Over, $8 Adults, $12 at the Fair Youth Season Pass – $20 Adult Season Pass – $30 Carnival Wristbands at the Fair $40 Daily Parking – $10
Special Day Promotions
$1 Day Thursday, May 16 $1 Admission until 5 pm Buy 1 Carnival Ride Wristband…get 1 FREE until 6 pm
Seniors Day, Friday, May 17 $1 Admission for Senior’s 62+
Military and Law Enforcement Day, Saturday, May 18 Military/Law Enforcement and their families with active ID will receive FREE Admission
Fiesta Day, Sunday, May 19 Hispanic Themed Stage and Grounds Entertainment
Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Look for clues in the search for Tinker Bell through immersive, fantastic worlds. The show features characters and stories from Moana, CoCo, Aladdin, Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, the Little Mermaid, and Toy Story.
Ticketmaster: 25% off select tickets. Use code: PARTY25 to unlock this discount. Select seats only, while supplies last.* Ticketmaster: $10 off select tickets. Use code: TACOS to unlock this discount. Max 8 tickets with the discount. Select seats only, while supplies last.* Ticketmaster: 25% off select tickets. Look for Me + 3 to unlock this discount. Select seats only, while supplies last. * Type discount code in the UNLOCK box to get the discount.
Disney on Ice San Jose Dates and Times
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EVENT/SHOW
DATE | TIME
DAY
Disney On Ice Mickey's Search Party
10/24/2024 | 7 pm
Thu
[*] PreShow - Wayfinding with Moana and Special Guest Mickey
10/24/2024 | 6 pm
Thu
Disney On Ice Mickey's Search Party
10/25/2024 | 7 pm
Fri
[*] PreShow - Wayfinding with Moana and Special Guest Mickey
10/25/2024 | 6 pm
Fri
Disney On Ice Mickey's Search Party
10/26/2024 | 11 am
Sat
[*] PreShow - Wayfinding with Moana and Special Guest Mickey
10/26/2024 | 10 am
Sat
Disney On Ice Mickey's Search Party
10/26/2024 | 3 pm
Sat
[*] PreShow - Wayfinding with Moana and Special Guest Mickey
10/26/2024 | 2 pm
Sat
Disney On Ice Mickey's Search Party
10/26/2024 | 7 pm
Sat
[*] PreShow - Wayfinding with Moana and Special Guest Mickey
10/26/2024 | 6 pm
Sat
Disney On Ice Mickey's Search Party
10/27/2024 | 1 pm
Sun
[*] PreShow - Wayfinding with Moana and Special Guest Mickey
10/27/2024 | 12 pm
Sun
Disney On Ice Mickey's Search Party
10/27/2024 | 5 pm
Sun
[*] PreShow - Wayfinding with Moana and Special Guest Mickey
10/27/2024 | 4 pm
Sun
[*] Character Meet & Greet
Updated 9/27/24
Pre-Show: Wayfinding with Moana and Special Guest Mickey
Family Fun Featuring Wayfinding With Moana This immersive experience puts families in the center of Moana’s story where guests will celebrate the water, waves, and wind as they sail away to Motunui with Moana! Bring your personal device for photo opportunities with Moana and her special guest, Mickey Mouse. NOTE: Adults & children, ages 2 and up, must have both a Character Experience ticket and a Disney On Ice show ticket to attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 2 & up require a ticket. [Ticket Link]
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Disney On Ice Pre-Show & Parking
Disney on Ice Tickets: LINK Family Fun featuring Wayfinding With Moana (Pre-show): LINK Disney on Ice Pre-Paid Parking: Not available at this time.
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Don’t get caught up in the frenzy of souvenirs and merch once inside the arena. It’s a magical sight, indeed, but your wallet might not think so. From costumes to tiaras, you can save big bucks by getting these items beforehand. So do yourself a favor and prepare in advance. It’s all about enjoying the experience without breaking the bank. 🎉🎈🎊 #EventTips #SaveMoney #PlanAhead
Event tickets [LINK] Character Meet and Greet [LINK] or Princess Costume [Elsa] [Maribell] Lighted Toy [LINK]
