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November 21, 2024
Kentucky Kingdom Theme and Waterpark debuted its latest investment project, Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom earlier today with a festive “snow-breaking” ceremony. The holly-jolly event officially welcomed the park’s first-ever Christmas celebration at the foot of the state’s newest and largest snow tubing hill – Blizzard Bluff.
September 18, 2024
With the official start to fall nearly here, Kentucky Kingdom proudly announces that, due to popular demand, the third annual Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom will return on October 3 with even more operating days.
May 22, 2024
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s hometown theme and water park, will soon welcome guests back to Hurricane Bay for the 2024 season. Hurricane Bay opens Saturday, May 25, kicking off Kentucky Kingdom’s daily operations for the summer.
May 07, 2024
Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and Herschend properties, including Kentucky Kingdom, Kentucky’s hometown theme and water park, are proud to announce a new relationship that will further support workforce needs in the growing resort and attraction industry.
May 06, 2024
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s hometown theme and water park, is excited to open its gates for the 2024 season beginning Saturday, May 11, with an exclusive season passholder preview night on Friday, May 10. With colorful entertainment options, month-long festivals, and more cheer-worthy days, Kentucky Kingdom is Louisville’s spot to create unlimited memories with every visit!
March 07, 2024
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s Family Theme and Water Park, is thrilled to open its doors this holiday season for the first-ever winter spectacular: ‘Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom!’ A wonderland designed for the whole family; Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom will be a joyfilled, magical event unlike anything Kentucky has ever seen. The $8 million investment will extend Kentucky Kingdom’s season by an additional 24 days, bringing guests the longest, brightest, and jolliest season yet!
February 13, 2024
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s Family Theme and Water Park, will host a job fair on Sunday, February 18, 12pm-4pm at Kentucky Kingdom (937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209). For the 2024 season, Kentucky Kingdom plans to hire more than 950 seasonal employees to ensure that each guest has the best park experience making memories that will last a lifetime. The park is currently seeking to fill more than 400 open positions in a variety of areas.
October 10, 2023
EZ Charger Rental, the pioneering provider of on-the-go device charging solutions, is thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with Kentucky Kingdom, a premier amusement park renowned for its exceptional entertainment offerings. This groundbreaking collaboration will introduce a new level of convenience to guests, featuring temporary power bank rentals without the need for app downloads or fixed charging stations.
September 19, 2023
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s favorite daycation destination, is thrilled to welcome guests back for a second year of fall family fun with Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom. Beginning Saturday, September 30th, guests will experience the magical world of Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom every weekend through October with even more family-friendly entertainment, world-class rides, spectacular pumpkin displays and seasonal treats in store as the season comes to a close.
July 05, 2023
Join Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s favorite daycation destination, for their first ever Summer Blast fireworks show! Beginning Friday, July 7, guests can soak up the sun during the day and end their weekend nights with a spectacle in the sky as we light up the night with state-of the-art fireworks displays. The 15-minute extravaganza is paired with a spectacular choreographed music track and will end with a booming finale!
May 23, 2023
Louisville’s favorite daycation destination, will soon welcome guests back to Hurricane Bay for the 2023 season. Beginning Saturday, May 27th, Hurricane Bay will open with plenty of splashes, waves, slides and major memory making!
May 09, 2023
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s premier family-friendly entertainmentdestination, and favorite daycation destination, is excited to open its gates for the 2023 seasonbeginning Saturday, May 13. With even more captivating entertainment options, tasty food offerings,and adventure-filled days, Kentucky Kingdom is the summer spot to create major memories!
April 27, 2023
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s daycation destination, opens the 2023 season on Saturday, May 13 with high-flying entertainment featuring magic, music and extreme athletic tricks along with the park’s first ever fireworks show, Summer Blast! Guests will experience the park like never before with ample opportunities for endless memory making.
April 04, 2023
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s premier family-friendly entertainment destination, is ready to welcome guests back to Louisville’s favorite daycation destination with the lowest season pass pricing of the season!
March 07, 2023
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s premier family-friendly entertainment destination, will host its annual “Start Your Career!” hiring event, on Saturday, March 11, 10am-2pm, at the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport (2735 Crittenden Drive).
February 07, 2023
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s premier family-friendly entertainment destination, is now accepting applications for the upcoming 2023 season.
September 26, 2022
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s premier family-friendly entertainment destination, is thrilled to announce our expanded fall season and the first ever Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom. Each weekend this October, Kentucky Kingdom will welcome guests of all ages to experience unique family-fun that can only be found with Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom.
May 24, 2022
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s premier family-friendly entertainment destination, is preparing to welcome guests to Hurricane Bay for the 2022 season. Beginning May 28th, Hurricane Bay will be open for families to catch waves, slide, and splash around the water park all season long.
April 26, 2022
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s premier family-friendly entertainment destination, is preparing to welcome guests for the 2022 season; creating the kind of wholesome, exciting entertainment experience that allows families to create memories worth repeating©.
February 08, 2022
Parent Company, Herschend Enterprises, Launches Substantial Education Benefit, Available to all Team Members, Starting Day One of Employment.
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