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SPECIAL EVENTS

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Diggerland USA operates March until the beginning of January with special events all year long to make your trip to our theme & water park memorable. Most of our special events are included in the price of admission or season passes. From fire truck rides, musicians or even mermaids, there is always a reason to visit Diggerland USA!

The Drive-thru Holiday Light Show and Family Camp Out require separate admission tickets.

SEE OUR PARK CALENDAR FOR DATE-SPECIFIC EVENTS

PLEASE NOTE: Special events schedules and activities are subject to change. Please visit our park calendar to confirm date and/or time of a special event.

UNIQUE PARK EVENTS

These special events run outside of normal park hours and offer guests a unique experience but require a separate admission. Please visit the specific event page for more details on pricing.

A family enjoys s'mores and a hot bonfire during the Diggerland exclusive camp out event.

FAMILY CAMP OUT

Only the BEST camp out of the year. Join us for an all-inclusive camp out at our gated theme park with exclusive evening park access and next day general admission. Admission per camp guest.

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Military truck decked out in holiday lights for our Drive-thru Holiday Light Show special event.

HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW

The elves drape lights all over the theme park and machines so you and your family can enjoy driving through millions of lights, tunnels and more. Admission per vehicle.

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CURRENT & UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

These special events are included in season passes or general admission. Some events may be date-specific and all events are subject to change. Please visit our park calendar HERE for specific dates.

Girl is smiling while using a real excavator to play a game using the controls.

GRAND REOPENING

Diggerland USA theme park opens it’s gate in March offering families tons of cool vehicles to drive, ride & operate. Treat the family and children to a fun-filled day. Included in admission.

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Mom smiling while daughter drives her around on a roller at Diggerland USA.

SPRING BREAK

School’s out! The family is looking for something fun to do and Diggerland has you covered with seven days-a-week operation, we’ve got the perfect day-trip for you. Included in admission.

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PRIOR EVENTS

We run most special events annually so if you didn’t make it this year, we can’t wait to see your family here for these next year. 

Families and children get ready for the annual Easter egg hunt at Diggerland USA.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Don’t miss this annual fan-favorite FREE event in our additional parking. No admission neccessary to see massive trucks, police vehicles, vendors, fire trucks and EMS.

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Girl using a real JCB excavators digs at Diggerland USA.

JULY 4TH BASH

Celebrate Independence Day at Diggerland USA theme & water park. No traffic, no sand in your shoes and FREE parking. Our park is open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Aerial of the new wave pool at Diggerland USA's water park with people swimming and splashing.

THE WATER MAIN

Our expansive recreational pools, dual water slides, wave pool, cabanas and activity pools open Memorial Day until Labor Day. The Water Main is included in admission.

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Boy and mermaid pose for the camera sitting at Jackhammer Bay during a special event.

MERMAIDS VISIT

Come splash with mermaids! These mythical creatures visit Diggerland USA and The Water Main water park to celebrate the summer and keep the smiles going! Included in admission.

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Aerial view of the parking lot at Diggerland USA during the fan-favorite FREE Touch-A-Truck event.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK

Don’t miss this annual fan-favorite FREE event in our additional parking. No admission neccessary to see massive trucks, police vehicles, vendors, fire trucks and EMS.

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Dextre on a tight rope during the Circus Stella special event held every fall.

CIRCUS STELLA

Circus Stella and their furry rescue dogs set up the tent at Diggerland for a show your family won’t want to miss. Two weekends and three shows a day. Included in admission.

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Children pose on the big chair at our fall festival, Diggerfest special event.

DIGGERFEST

Visit our fall festival and be treated to live music, hay rides, games, our parade of machines through the park, hay mazes and more. Included in admission.

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Fire truck rides during our fall festival special event.

FIRE TRUCK RIDES

Brand new special event addition to our fall festival Diggerfest. Families and children can take a ride in our very own fire truck. Included in admission.

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Boy pets a lamb on the Diggerland big chair during the petting zoo special event every fall.

PETTING ZOO

Farm Friends and Diggerland USA team up to show off some of the cutest animals. Your family will adore this fun learning event during our fall festival. Included in admission.

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Dad taking a photo of his son on Santa's lap during the special event at Diggerland USA.

SANTA VISITS

Santa takes a break from holiday planning in November to visit Diggerland USA on weekends for the family to get photos. Included in Admission.

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GET TICKETS OR SEASON PASSES

Visit for your favorite special event or buy season passes to see them all! The Drive-thru Holiday Light Show and The Family Camp Out are the only special events that require a separate admission.

QUESTIONS? GET IN TOUCH!

Where is Diggerland USA located?

Diggerland USA
100 Pinedge Drive
West Berlin, NJ 08091

  • From the NJ Turnpike: Take Exit 4
  • From I-295: Take Exit 36A
  • Diggerland USA is approximately 30 minutes from Philadelphia, 50 minutes from Atlantic City and 90 minutes from New York City.

What ages are appropriate for children visiting Diggerland USA?

  • All rides have height restrictions, which you can find at our Rides & Attractions page. Please visit this page to view specific ride height and weight requirements PRIOR to your visit.
  • Diggerland USA is appropriate for children who are at least 36 inches tall. Children under 36″ tall are free to enter the park for a limited number of attractions.

How can I tell which rides I can ride?

  • Most activities involve riding or driving real construction machinery.  A brief, general description and photos of each ride are available HERE
  • Since all of our rides are real construction equipment, they have uniquely different size, shape, access and boarding and seating positions.   Operating instructions are given by the ride attendant at the time you board the vehicle.
  • We are occasionally asked, in advance of arrival at the park, if a particular child, or individual with a disability, injury or other concern, will be able to board or operate certain rides or a particular ride.  We typically cannot tell in advance of arrival if a specific individual will be able to board or operate a particular ride. Our pedestrian routes to boarding areas are wheelchair-accessible and comply with applicable ADA requirements.
  • We cannot tell any individual with medical concerns or disabilities if they are able to board or operate a particular ride.  We suggest that you consult your doctor before arrival.  The rides are described on this page.  Your doctor may wish to contact us with questions about the rides.
  • Any individual who meets all ride height, safety and other requirements may access the ride. Each ride has height requirements, and in some cases weight restrictions, which should be reviewed in advance HERE Some rides allow for lap riding, provided that the riders meet these requirements and the seat belt fits securely around both riders. A lap rider is only allowed with a parent or legal guardian. A rider must be able to properly use all belts, harnesses, straps, grips and other safety equipment required or provided. A rider must also obey and abide by all written, posted and stated warnings, directions and instructions.

Will I get dirty?

Only if you wipe your hands on your jeans instead of a napkin when dining in our café! When you think of digging, you may think dirty. But here, we keep the park meticulously landscaped, attractions maintained and clean, and have paved walkways, waiting areas, and other locations. Please do not wear wet bathing suits, flip flops or sandals.

What should I wear to the construction theme park?

Diggerland USA is a family-friendly park.  We ask that you wear appropriate clothing, including a shirt, and safe, comfortable footwear, at all times in the Construction Theme Park.  Please do not wear flip flops, sandals, water shoes, aqua socks or heels.  Clothing and other attire with inappropriate, offensive or profane words, symbols or graphics are prohibited.

For safety reasons, for rides and activities, certain types of footwear and clothing are not permitted.  Prohibited footwear includes open-toe or open-heel footwear, flip flops, sandals, water shoes, aqua socks, heels or any footwear that is not safe, securely-fitting and securely fastened.  Loose clothing is not permitted on any rides or attractions.  On certain rides or attractions with harnesses (Rock Wall, Ropes Course and Greased Beast), the following are also not permitted: tank-top, camisole, spaghetti strap, half-shirt, crop top, halter top, tube top or similar outerwear.  On all rides or attractions, bathing suits, as outerwear, are not permitted. (Bathing suits as outerwear are only permitted in The Water Main.)

We recommend you bring a change of clothing and footwear if you visit during or shortly after precipitation or if you combine your visit to the Construction Adventure Park with a visit to The Water Main.

Diggerland USA reserves the right to determine the safety of any attire on a case-by-case basis.  Diggerland USA reserves the right to modify its health and safety rules and regulations in its discretion from time to time with or without notice and on a case-by-case basis to address or accommodate any circumstance, event or occurrence for which Diggerland USA in its discretion believes modification is warranted.

What should I wear to The Water Main, water park?

Diggerland USA is a family-friendly park.  We ask that you wear appropriate swim attire at all times in The Water Main.  The Water Main regulations include the following:

  • Water shoes and aqua socks are recommended but not required.  Must be clean to enter pools.
  • Proper swim attire required.  All attire must be clean when entering pool, course or attraction.
  • Swimwear may be a safety issue.  Swimwear must be colorfast, lightweight, safe and suitable as swimwear.  Swimwear should not be so loose or oversized as to endanger the wearer or others.
  • No cutoffs, gym shorts or provocative swim wear.
  • No bathing attire with exposed zippers or buckles, or belts, rivets, grommets, metal or any other sharp items or edges, permitted in pool.
  • All straps, strings, drawstrings, waistbands, etc. must be securely tied.  No loose threads, tassels, straps, strings, drawstrings, waistbands, knots, bows, etc. or other bathing attire that may pose a safety issue.
  • No necklaces, watches, rings or any other sharp items permitted in pool.
  • To ride The Pipeline slides or the Rip Rap Run obstacle course, eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head straps
  • Weak or novice swimmers, small children all children under 36” tall must wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs).  We provide PFDs as available.
  • Children not yet toilet trained must wear an approved swim diaper.
  • No clothing or other attire with inappropriate, offensive or profane words, symbols or graphics.

We recommend you bring a change of clothing and footwear if you visit during or shortly after precipitation or if you combine your visit to The Water Main with a visit to the Construction Adventure Park.

Diggerland USA reserves the right to determine the safety of any attire on a case-by-case basis.  Diggerland USA reserves the right to modify its health and safety rules and regulations in its discretion from time to time with or without notice and on a case-by-case basis to address or accommodate any circumstance, event or occurrence for which Diggerland USA in its discretion believes modification is warranted.

How much are tickets?

For specific pricing please visit our General Admission page.

How much is parking?

Parking is free.

Are wagons or strollers allowed?

You are welcome to bring a stroller or wagon into the park. We also have two-seat strollers available for rent at admissions or our guest services booth. Stroller rentals are $8 with a $20 refundable deposit when the stroller is returned. 

Do you offer Season Passes?

Yes we do! Diggerland Season Passes can be purchased online HERE!

If I have a season pass do I need to present identification for admission?

Yes.  At the time of each visit, season pass holders must first stop at admissions to receive a wristband. Season pass holders are not permitted park entry without a valid wristband.  Season pass holders will be asked to confirm their first and last name, and Diggerland USA will confirm the picture we have on file.  Diggerland USA has the right to request photo identification for anyone over 18 years of age at any time for anyone attempting to use a membership.

At the time of a Season pass holder's first visit, during the season pass process, the guest will need to provide their first and last name, email, phone number, date of birth, and home address.  A photo will be taken as well and that will be the photo associated with that season pass for its duration.  No season pass holder will be admitted without their photo on file.

Diggerland USA operates a digital season pass system and may choose to not issue cards or any other proof of season pass other than the original season pass purchase receipt and the demographic information and photo on file.

Do you offer group admission pricing?

Yes, we do! Learn more about group savings, camp rates, and e-consignment option on our Group Sales page.

How long are tickets valid?

Tickets are valid for the season for which they were purchased.

General admission tickets are not valid for special events and private or special parties, which are separately priced or not open to the general public.

For questions regarding weather considerations, please refer to our “What happens in inclement weather?” FAQ, or call our main office at the above phone number.

Are tickets refundable?

All purchases are final. No refunds will be permitted.

What happens in inclement weather?

Inclement weather and other conditions may necessitate the closure of select attractions or the park as a whole. Diggerland USA may sometimes operate in light-to-moderate rain; however, rides and other outdoor attractions will close in the event of heavier rain, or thunder or lightning. Depending on when the inclement weather has passed, the park as a whole, or select attractions, may reopen.

If on a scheduled regular operating day, Diggerland USA opens but later closes a majority of the attractions, or the park as a whole, for more than two (2) hours due to inclement weather, guests leaving after that time receive a complimentary “rain check” ticket valid for one later regular operating day.

We recommend that you call in advance with questions about our available capacity or our operating schedule. Please call our main office (856-768-1110) during business hours with any questions

Do I need to purchase a ticket if I am not riding the rides?

Yes. Everyone who enters the park must purchase a ticket. Admission is free for non-participating guests 65 years of age and older and guests under 36 inches tall. Learn more at our Special Discounts page.

How much does it cost to ride the Soaring Eagle Zip Line?

The Soaring Eagle zip line is available for an additional $6 per individual rider. Diggerland USA season pass holders receive a 50% discount.

What types of payment are accepted at the park?

We accept cash, credit cards, debit cards and Apple Pay.

Accepted credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Credit cards issued outside the U.S. are not accepted for online purchases but can be used on-site for ticket and other purchases.

Photo identification is required for all credit card/debit card purchases.

Do you sell food inside the park?

Yes. The Lunch Pail, The Munch Box, The Toolbox Café, Splash N' Dash, and The Forklift Café offer several dining and snack options. Check out the menu HERE.

Can guests bring their own food and drinks into the park?

Outside food and beverages are not allowed into the park except for one clear, unopened bottle of water per guest. Other exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis for baby food, food allergies and medical purposes.

Baby food in its original container and baby formula in its original container or in a typical baby bottle may be brought in. Please present these items for inspection at the admission booth / security check.

Individuals with food allergies may bring in for themselves a small meal or snack (of products not sold in the park). Please ask for a park manager at the admission booth / security check.

Individuals with medical, dietary or nutritional requirements may bring in for themselves their necessary food and beverage products (of products not sold in the park). Please ask for a park manager at the admission booth / security check.

Please contact Guest Services in advance of arrival if you have any questions.

In all cases:

  • Exceptions will not be made for food or beverage requirements based on ethnic or religious beliefs.
  • Peanuts or peanut products are prohibited.
  • Glass containers are prohibited.
  • All outside food must be in plastic containers.

We also offer a handful of picnic tables and shaded areas outside of the park gates for your convenience.  So as long as you keep your wristband on you may enter and exit the park as you please.

Do you have a lost and found?

Yes, we do! Our lost and found is available during our regular hours of operation. Send an email to info@diggerlandusa.com for more details.

Do you have parking for buses and RVs?

Yes, we do have parking spaces available for buses and RVs but they are first-come, first-serve. Please note that we do not allow RV-parking overnight. Parking is available to RVs and buses during your park visit only.

We have compiled a list of nearby RV-accessible campgrounds and recreation areas (we are not affiliated with the below campgrounds):

Do you offer lockers in The Water Main?

Yes, lockers are available to rent:

  • Payment: Cash or credit card
  • Size: 17.5”H x 14”W x 16.5”D
  • Price: $15 for the day
  • Location: Poolside

Do you offer private pool sitting areas in The Water Main?

Yes, cabanas are available to rent on a first come, first serve basis.  We recommend reserving online ahead of your visit HERE! Please note: Tickets must be purchased for park entrance.
Cabana reservations may be rescheduled up to 24 hours in advance of the scheduled reservation date/time (generally 10:00 a.m.) Reservation rescheduling is subject to availability. Call (856) 768-1110 to reschedule and check availability.

Should I bring a towel to The Water Main

Yes, you should bring a towel, but if you forget, towels are available for purchase!

Can I reserve a chair in The Water Main with a towel?

For the enjoyment of all guests, there is no reserving of chairs in the park. Water Main staff may remove towels from anyone abusing chair reservations. One chair per person.

What should diaper wearing children wear to swim at The Water Main?

Children of diaper age should wear swim diapers.  You may bring your own or purchase at the park.

Can I bring my own floaties, swimmies, or flotation device?

Only US Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Devices are allowed.  Life jackets are available for no charge at the water park on a first come, first serve basis!

What water accessories can I bring to The Water Main?

Goggles, masks, swim caps, nose plugs, and aqua socks are allowed.  Snorkels, flippers, balls, squirt guns, noodles, inflatables, and diving games are not allowed.

 

 

 

While Diggerland does not have age requirements, there are height requirements for our attractions that need to be considered. Keep in mind, this is ACTUAL construction equipment.

  • All of the attractions require a minimum height of 36 inches (3 feet). Your child must be 36” to be able to participate on the majority of rides as a passenger or on the lap of a parent. Children under 36″ are free.
  • Guests that are a minimum of 42″ (3.5 feet) have expanded options to participate on attractions.

Rides & Attractions Height Guidelines

Our team is here to help! Give our sales & event manager a call at (856)809-4217 or email sales@diggerlandusa.com if you have any questions. Diggerland USA is an AMAZING experience and our goal is to ensure your expectations are met then exceeded!

Let the Fun Start!

Drive, ride and operate real machinery at the ONLY construction theme & water park in the U.S. Located in West Berlin, NJ.