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Splish Splash Reopens for an Eventful Season on May 27
New York’s Largest Water Park® invites guests to its all-New Kids Fest & Summer’s On! Concert Series Opening Day is just 10 days away at New York’s Largest Water Park. With a schedule jam packed with seasonal events, an Opening Weekend show and the introduction of the all-new Clucks & Hops Wing Bar, Splish Splash officially opens for what is sure to be a memorable 2023 season on Saturday, May 27 at 10 a.m. “In 2023, we look forward to building on our long and proud history as the destination for summer
PB AMUSEMENT ADDS AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY VETERAN TO ITS SALES TEAM
PB Amusement, LLC is proud to announce the addition of Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Amusement Industry Expert and Enthusiast, Jay Willis as the Director of Sales. Jay has 15 years of business-to-business sales experience in the attractions ticketing industry, but has actually spent most of his life in and around the amusement business because his family owned a bowling alley. “I grew up at the bowling alley.” Willis said. “When I was young I would do small tasks like cleaning tables, working the front
Lake Compounce Summer Concert Series Begins This Weekend
I just wanna fly… to the official park of family fun for the beginning of the Lake Compounce Summer Concert Series! The park’s full lineup for the summer concert series is now complete and includes a special performance by Sugar Ray on June 3. The park’s all-new lake stage is set to start rockin’ this Saturday, May 27 at 6p.m. with a performance from Red Hot Tribute, a tribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, followed by a second performance on Sunday at 6p.m. from country music star Jerrod Niemann. Live
The Saco Drive-In Reopens on Friday May 26 at its new home
Aquaboggan Water Park is going to the drive-in! Actually, The Saco Drive-In is coming to Aquaboggan. One of the nation’s oldest drive-in theaters is opening for the 2023 season on Friday May 26 on US Route 1 with a double-feature of the smash hit, The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. “We first want to say thank you to all of those who have reached out with words of encouragement and support; we are so excited to continue to offer a fun drive-in experience in the southern Maine
ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO’S 31st ANNUAL ZOOBILEE! “FEAST WITH THE BEASTS” ROARS TO LIFE JUNE 24th
Tickets are now on sale for "the wildest party of the year" – Roger Williams Park Zoo's 31st annual fundraising bash, Zoobilee! Feast with the Beasts, presented by BankRI. Zoobilee is the Zoo's largest single-night fundraiser featuring fine fare from dozens of the area's best restaurants and caterers. Guests (21+ only) will enjoy fabulous entertainment, including live music, dancing, and other fun surprises! This year's event will be held on Saturday, June 24th from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. Guests will feast on
Lake Compounce Appoints Doug Hemphill as General Manager
America’s First Amusement Park & Owner, Palace Entertainment welcome Hemphill an amusement industry veteran to the team Lake Compounce, the official park of family fun and America’s First Amusement Park today announced the appointment of Doug Hemphill as General Manager effective immediately. Hemphill is a seasoned industry professional that brings more than 40 years of amusement industry experience to the park. Lake Compounce is owned and operated by Palace Entertainment, a leading leisure park
RWS Global Launches as One Powerhouse Team Creating Unmatched Live Moments Across the Globe
Four industry-leading entertainment companies, with a collective 120 years of expertise, unite to deliver world-class guest experiences on land and at sea Global entertainment leader RWS Entertainment Group announced today it is relaunching as RWS Global, comprised of subsidiaries RWS, ted, JRA and ARC. Celebrating 120 years of combined experience, this unifying brand reflects the breadth of the company’s capacity to deliver best-of-the-best talent, visionary creative and decades of know-how as the
Splish Splash Water Park Hosts Coasting for Kids Fundraiser Benefiting Give Kids The World Village
The first-ever Coasting For Kids event held at a water park will take place on Saturday, June 3 As part of its commitment to give back to the community, Splish Splash Water Park will host a day of fun-raising on Saturday, June 3, as it participates in Coasting for Kids benefiting Give Kids The World Village. Taking place at more than a dozen theme parks and attractions this summer, Coasting for Kids enables participants to experience the thrill and excitement of their favorite local attractions
Ryan’s Opens Massive New Venue in Hanover Crossing
Ryan’s has officially opened the doors to its tenth family entertainment center at the new Hanover Crossing shopping complex. The 40,000 square-foot venue becomes the company’s first location on the South Shore of Massachusetts and the largest in scope. Two stories encompass the latest in gaming technology, from arcades and VR to axe throwing, laser tag, and of course, bowling. The center also offers a full-service restaurant, two bars, and ample function space. “This expansion to the South Shore has