The summer season is drawing to a close, and with that, especially up here in the northern states, it means lots of the top amusement parks will be closing for the season within the coming months. Labor day weekend historically marks a key date in the United States, since most kids are then back in school, and less people are out traveling. As a result, several of the Cedar Fair amusement parks are offering some incredible deals to get you into the parks.

California’s Great America

This park, located in Santa Clara, California, will be celebrating 75 million guests over Labor Day weekend. As part of the celebration, they will offer the following benefits.

Giveaways to the first 7,500 guests on Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1. There will be fireworks each day on Saturday and Sunday. A Red, White & BBQ All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Monday ($14.99* per person, including tax) on Monday, September 1. Monday they will host their 75 millionth guest, who will receive a great prize package.

Canada’s Wonderland

This park, located north of Toronto, is offering great added benefits for season pass holders for Season Pass Appreciation Days. The event runs Saturday, August 30 – Monday, September 1, 2014.

– Bring-A-Friend discount for only $19.99
– Food discounts including:
• 2 for 1 Funnel Cakes
• 2 for 1 Foot Long Hotdogs
• 2 for 1 Cotton Candy
• $1.00 Popcorn
• Half price Candy and Caramel apples
• Half price Fudge
– 50% off Xtreme SkyFlyer and Speed City
– Season Pass Early Ride Times 9am-10am
– Lunch with the Peanuts Gang for only $9.99

Cedar Point

Cedar Point Dollar Days runs August 29 – September 1, 2014 and includes the following items for only a buck!

– $1 Hot Dogs
– $1 Pretzels
– $1 Ice Cream
– $1 Popcorn
– $1 Peanuts Straws
– 2 for $5; or $3 each; refills are $1.99 Snoopy & Woodstock Sippers (filled)
– 5 rings for $1 Ring Toss (Main Midway)
– $1 per ball Goblet Pitch (Main Midway)
– $1 per ball One In (Main Midway)
– $1 per climb Ladder Climb (Millennium Force Plaza)
– $1 per hit Hi-Striker (Gemini Midway)
– Pagoda Gift Shop Sidewalk Sale (Rounded to the nearest dollar)
– $1 Admission to Dinosaurs Alive!

Dorney Park

A late addition to the list, Dorney Park has released the details for their Dollar Days event, August 30 through September 1, 2014. The following items are only a buck!

– 16 oz Chickie’s & Pete’s Crab Fries (Chickie’s & Pete’s (Not available at Sports Bar), Smugglers Snacks, and Carousel Grove)
– 12 oz ICEE (Coasters, Center Stage, ICEE Mix It Up, Amore Pizza)
– Hot Dogs (Center Stage, Suppertime, Clucks and Franks, Typhoon Treats, Carousel Grove)
– Popcorn (Lemonade Stand, Sweet Temptations)
– Cotton Candy (Center Stage, Sweet Temptations, Good Time Gifts)
– $1 merchandise items
– $1 Plinko, Climbing Challenge, and Ring Toss
– $1 Screamin’ Swing rides
– $1 Dinosaurs Alive admission

Gilroy Gardens

Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park will host a special Labor Day BBQ August 30-September 1, 2014.

Kings Island

Get ready for Dollar Days, which includes $1
– Hot dogs
– Slices of LaRosa’s Pizza
– Cotton candy
– Scooped lemonade
– Watermelon slices
– Blue ice cream
– Fountain soft drinks

Knott’s Berry Farm

Knott’s will celebrate the holiday on Sunday with a special fireworks display. In addition, there will be a limited time BBQ serving grilled items.

Valleyfair

Valleyfair will have the annual Green Giant Corn Feast August 30-September 1, 2014. Included in your admission ticket will be all-you-can-eat corn-on-the-cob.

In addition, Share a Coke will be at the park August 30-31, allowing you to create your own custom Coke can.

Worlds of Fun

Worlds of Fun will offer Dollar Days August 30-September 1, 2014 and will have the following promotions.

$1 Dinosaurs Alive! (daytime) for friends of Gold & Platinum Passholders
$1 Day Food Options:

$1 Hotdog & $1 (12oz) fountain drinks (Tivoli West Terrace)
$1 Hotdog & $1 (12oz) fountain drinks (Beach Bites at Oceans of Fun, Beach Bites closes at 6pm)
$1 Pizza by the slice and $1 (12oz) fountain drinks (Pisano’s located in Europa)
$1 Taco in Food Truck (Oceans of Fun, Food truck closes at 6pm)
$1 Cotton Candy (Swedish Sipping Chalet)

$1 Merchandise Tent Sale (located by the sunken fountain in Americana)
$1 Games at:

Quarter Back Challenge at Detonator Games
Dead Ringer at Detonator Games
Slam Dunk at Americana Games
Fun Ball at Americana Games
Goblet Toss at Africa Games
Mamba Ball at Africa Games
Wacky Wire at Africa Games

Will you be visiting any of the parks over Labor Day weekend?

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Source: InACents