We’re only one month away from 2026 Kennywood season, and there will be new activities and more when you visit this summer.
Kennywood opens for the season on Saturday, April 18 at 11 a.m. with a new event called Kennywood Weekends.
“Saturdays and Sundays from April 18 through May 10, everyone is invited to celebrate Pittsburgh’s beloved amusement park. Grab your best spud, break out the matching Kennywood outfits, and get ready to celebrate with exclusive Potato Patch-inspired food items, nostalgic photo opportunities, and more,” Kennywood says in a release.
Also two new food locations are coming in 2026.
The Centennial Grill near The Whip in Lost Kennywood will bring back the Kennywood Cheesesteak.
The Big Dipper ice cream stand, a tribute to the old Dipper roller coaster will open next to Noah’s Ark.
The Bites and Pine Food & Drink Festival returns in 2026, every Saturday and Sunday May 22 through June 28 and Memorial Day, May 25.
To celebrate the 250th birthday of America, Kennywood is hosting the All American Summer with Zambelli Fireworks on Saturday, July 4 and drone shows every Saturday and Sunday July 11 through July 26.
Also in 2026, Kennywood will be celebrating the 100th birthday of The Whip and the 25th anniversary of the Phantom’s Revenge roller coaster.
“Opening Day at Kennywood is always a big deal for Pittsburgh. This year we’re adding Celebrate Kennywood Weekends, which honors our iconic brand, the Potato Patch through a variety of potato-inspired menu items,” said Ricky Spicuzza, General Manager. “With milestone anniversaries for rides like The Whip and Phantom’s Revenge, we’re proud to see families continuing to enjoy generations of memories on the same rides that have made Kennywood special for nearly 130 years.”
Get ticket information and more HERE.