Quassy Amusement Park has great events all season, so now is the time to look over the 2009 Special Events Calendar and plan your summer season at the park. Topping off the calendar will be Quassy's gigantic July 4th "3-D" Fireworks celebration. And see our world-class entertainment at the Vacation Village Resorts Lakeside Theatre stage in July and August. Come back and check the Quassy home page for late additions to our already busy schedule. Better yet, sign up for the Quassy Newsletter and get the latest tips on what's going on at the park! All Specials run Memorial Day through Labor Day. Prices and times subject to change without notice.
Day |
Event |
Monday and Wednesday - July & August |
"Bargain Day" - $17 for an All-Day Ride Pass & "Saturation Station" Pass |
Tuesday and Thursday |
Price Chopper's Food Drive - Bring a canned food item from Price Chopper and receive $3 off the price of a $21 wristband. All food will be donated to food banks. |
Friday Night - Starting May 22 |
$.25 night - (after 5 pm), Rides, Pepsi, Cotton Candy only $.25, Hot Dogs $.50.(Final 25-cent night of 2009 season is Sept. 4) |
Saturday Night - Starting May 23 |
$20 Carload Night - (after 5 pm) then every Saturday night in June, July & August (also Sept. 5) everyone in the car gets an evening ride and "Saturation Station" pass for only $20. Parking charge is included. (NOTE: NO Carload Special July 4, 2009) |
Date* |
Event |
April 25 & 26 |
Carload Weekend! - Everyone in the car receives an All-Day Ride Pass for only $30 per carload (parking included)! Support the Campership Fund. |
April 25 & 26 |
"Clifford" The Big Red Dog Meet and Greet - Meet one of your favorite reading buddies, "Clifford," as Quassy kicks off its summer reading program. Meet and greet sessions at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. |
April 26 |
Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Prizes and loads of fun at the Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children at 3 p.m. |
May 2 & 3 |
Ready To Read Weekend - Quassy kicks off its annual summer reading program with special appearances by "Franklin The Turtle" and "Strawberry Shortcake" at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. both days. (Note: Appearances may alternate during the afternoon. |
May 10 |
Treat Mom To A Free Dinner - It's Mother's Day and you can treat mom to a free dinner and all-day wristband just by bringing her to Quassy! Mom must be accompanied by a child for this special offer, and please note that ONLY mom can redeem the free wristband and dinner voucher she will receive when entering the park. |
May 16 |
Closed to the Public |
May 23, 24 & 25 |
Hit The Beach - Quassy Beach and "Saturation Station" open for the season on Memorial Day Weekend. Conquer the "Tunnel Twister" waterslides at "Saturation Station." |
June 13 |
Fifth Annual School Music Festival - Regional school bands and orchestras will perform during the afternoon at the Lakeside Theatre stage. |
June 14 |
One Tank Travel Expo - There's plenty to do this summer right on the doorstep. The "One Tank Travel Expo" will be set up along the walkways in the park 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a variety of booths geared toward family activities and accommodations. Free admission with parking $5. |
June 28 |
Annual Karate Day - Get some kicks out of this highly-entertaining day at the Lakeside Theatre stage. Regional karate and martial arts schools perform. Call for entertainment schedule. |
July 4 |
"3-D" Fireworks - Have a blast this July 4th at Quassy. Special "3-D" fireworks presentation after dark to benefit Prevent Blindness Tri-State. Viewing glasses will be sold for $1. Parking $7 on July 4th. Presented by Naugatuck Savings Bank, Gibraltar Pools, Price Chopper. |
July 9 - 15 |
Magic of Daniel Greenwolf - Daily shows by this comical bard at the Lakeside Theatre stage. |
July 18 |
Seventh Annual Dance Day - From jazz to tap, and some elaborate group routines, the Seventh Annual Dance Day will entertain all ages at the Lakeside Theatre. Performances start at noon! |
July 20 - Aug. 2 |
Cirque Equinox - Circus dynastics with a Broadway theatrical flair! The Nerveless Nocks create the most innovative show of our times this summer at Quassy. Chair stacking, aerial acts and more. Daily at 1, 3, 5 p.m. at the Vacation Village Resorts Lakeside Theatre stage. Friday and Saturday evening shows at 7 p.m. |
Aug. 3 - 16 |
Kent Family Magic Circus - Incredible family show with magic, juggling, fire-eating, illusions and more! Daily at 1, 3, 5 p.m. at the Vacation Village Resorts Lakeside Theatre stage. Friday and Saturday evening shows at 7 p.m. |
Aug. 17 - 30 |
Kenya Safari Acrobats - Reprising their fantastic show at Quassy for a third consecutive summer, the Kenya Safari Acrobats. Human pyramids, fire dances and acrobatcis! Daily at 1, 3, 5 p.m. at the Vacation Village Resorts Lakeside Theatre stage. Friday and Saturday evening shows at 7 p.m. Note: Street performances Aug. 29 and 30 in the park due to Irish Dance Competition. |
Aug. 29 & 30 |
Constitution State Feis - The Horgan Academy of Irish Dance presents its annual Constitution State Feis (competition) for two days at the park. Hundreds of Irish dancers from throughout New England, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey are expected to participate! |
Sept. 5, 6 & 7 |
Carload Weekend - $30 Carload Weekend all Labor Day Weekend at Quassy! Support the Campership Fund as a portion of the weekend proceeds helps to send kids to camp! |
Sept. 5, 6 & 7 |
"Curious George" Meet and Greet - Meet one of your favorite reading buddies, "Curious George" as Quassy continues its summer reading program. Meet and greet sessions at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. |
Sept. 13 |
Antique & Classic Truck Fest - The Golden Age of Trucking Museum returns to Quassy for its annual Antique & Classic Truck Fest! Shuttle service from the museum to Quassy, where dozens of great trucks will be on display. |
Sept. 26 & 27 |
18th Annual Octoberfest - German music, food, dancing in the Octoberfest Pavilion both days starting a noon. |
Sept. 26 & 27 |
'Wild Thing' Meet & Greet - Kids can meet and greet with this popular reading partner, and star of the upcoming movie "Where The Wild Things Are." 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. both days. |
Oct. 10 |
Irish Festival - Fantastic food, entertainment and more in the Pavilion. Tickets available online on the Quassy Web site. Note: this is a ticketed event and required for admission to the Pavilion area. |
