Job Fair!
February 24

Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park will be accepting applications and conducting on-site interviews for the 2007 season.  The job fair is open to both rehires and new applicants at least 15 years of age and older looking for seasonal employment.  Opportunities are available in a variety of departments including Rides, Food Service, Admissions, Merchandise, Janitorial, and Games.  Interviews are conducted on a first-come, first-serve basis.  The Job Fair is open from 11am to 4pm, enter through the main gate and follow the signs.  Bonfante Gardens is an equal opportunity employer.

Volunteer Orientations!
February 14 & 17

Bonfante Gardens is a a non-profit educational institution whose mission is to educate and inspire families, especially children, to appreciate horticulture and the importance of trees in our lives by providing fun and memories in a beautiful garden setting.  The Park is currently seeking interested Volunteers to share their many talents with our guests.  No previous experience is required, on-site training is provide.  A perfect experience for all ages.  We encourage interested parties to attend one of these informative Volunteer Orientations from 9:30  to 11:30.  No commitment is required at this orientation. Come and see what this program is all about!

Opening Day!
March 31

Bonfante Gardens, California's only horticultural theme park, opens for its 7th season on Saturday, March 31, 2007. Come and celebrate our new season and see all the park has to offer including more than 40 rides and attractions, stunning gardens and our collection of one-of-a-kind Circus Trees.

Easter Scavenger Hunt
April 8

Come celebrate Easter inside beautiful Bonfante Gardens as we host our annual Easter Scavenger Hunt. We invite children 12 and younger to pick up a special map and bag at any of the nine Circus Trees. Children will hunt for all nine of our unique Circus Trees and receive a special holiday treat! The hunt will take place from 2:00–4:00pm and is free with park admission.

Spring Break
April 9 - 13

Come enjoy the fun at Bonfante Gardens as we expand our operating schedule for two additional days during Spring Break.  During this special week the Park will operate 11:00am to 4:00pm.  Bring your out of town visitors, and the entire family for some great fun before the kids head back to school!

Garden Days
Friday, April 20 & 27

Bonfante Gardens invites you to visit the park without the hustle and bustle of the theme park rides. Guests who are interested in visiting our unique gardens are invited to Bonfante Gardens for an afternoon of fun and learning! This special event is from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Special seminars will take place throughout the day plus our staff of volunteer Docents will be on hand to talk with you about our wonderful gardens and educational exhibits. Guests are also encouraged to visit our gift shop and restaurant. No rides will be in operation. Tickets are available at the gate for a discounted price of just $12.00 per person. (Tickets must be used on date of purchase).

2007 Scout Camp Nights
Girl Scout/Brownies Dates: May 4, June 9 & 22, October 6 & 13
Boy Scout/Cub Scout Dates:  September 15, October 12

Come and experience camping in an exciting and safe environment that combines the beauty of magnificent gardens with the appeal and excitement of a traditional family theme park. This event includes a wonderful camping facility, admission to Bonfante Gardens, special Camp Night patch, a docent-lead educational activity and a Camp Night Showcase! Download a registration form for more information, including pricing, and to register your troop or pack.

If you are not a member of the Girl Scouts/Brownies or Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts and you are interested in setting up your own private BG Camp Night for groups of 200 or more, please contact Gretchen Gates at gretchen.gates@paramountparks.com.

Red Hat Society Day
April 21

Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park will host the park's third annual Red Hat Society Day. The Red Hat Society is a nationwide organization for women over the age of 50. The park has invited Red Hat Society members to the park for a lunch in the Events Plaza, Docent lead garden tours and afternoon tea. Check back soon for registration information or for more information call (408) 986-5862.

Garden Days
Friday, May 18 & 25

Bonfante Gardens invites you to visit the park without the hustle and bustle of the theme park rides. Guests who are interested in visiting our unique gardens are invited to Bonfante Gardens for an afternoon of fun and learning! This special event is from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Special seminars will take place throughout the day plus our staff of volunteer Docents will be on hand to talk with you about our wonderful gardens and educational exhibits. Guests are also encouraged to visit our gift shop and restaurant. No rides will be in operation. Tickets are available at the gate for a discounted price of just $12.00 per person. (Tickets must be used on date of purchase)..

A Heroes Welcome
May 26-28

Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park would like to extend a special welcome to our nation's military, fire, police, and other emergency services with A Heroes Welcome. Members of the US military, police, fire and other emergency services personnel can present a valid ID at Guest Service and receive complimentary admission! Plus receive 50% off up to six (6) full-priced general admission tickets family members. (One offer per person for the duration of the event. Complimentary ticket and discounted tickets must be used on day of distribution.)

Premium Pass Bring-A-Friend FREE Days!
July 27-29

Premium Pass holders can bring a friend to experience Bonfante Gardens for FREE during this one-week event! Premium Pass holders must present their processed 2007 Premium Pass at the designated ticket booth to receive one (1) FREE ticket for a friend. Receive one (1) FREE ticket, per Premium Pass, per day. FREE ticket must be used on day of distribution only.

Lotsa Card Bring-A-Friend for $9.99!
July 27-29

Lotsa Card holders can bring a friend to experience Bonfante Gardens for just $9.99 during this one week event – an incredible savings off the front gate price! Lotsa Card holders must present their processed 2007 Lotsa Card at the designated ticket booth to receive one (1) discounted ticket for a friend. Receive one (1) discounted ticket, per Lotsa Card, per day. Discounted ticket must be used on day of distribution only.

Premium Pass Bring-A-Friend FREE Days!
August 23 & 24

Premium Pass holders can bring a friend to experience Bonfante Gardens for FREE during this one-week event! Premium Pass holders must present their processed 2007 Premium Pass at the designated ticket booth to receive one (1) FREE ticket for a friend. Receive one (1) FREE ticket, per Premium Pass, per day. FREE ticket must be used on day of distribution only.

Lotsa Card Bring-A-Friend for $9.99!
August 23 & 24

Lotsa Card holders can bring a friend to experience Bonfante Gardens for just $9.99 during this one week event – an incredible savings off the front gate price! Lotsa Card holders must present their processed 2007 Lotsa Card at the designated ticket booth to receive one (1) discounted ticket for a friend. Receive one (1) discounted ticket, per Lotsa Card, per day. Discounted ticket must be used on day of distribution only.

Garden Days
Friday, September 21 & 28

Bonfante Gardens invites you to visit the park without the hustle and bustle of the theme park rides. Guests who are interested in visiting our unique gardens are invited to Bonfante Gardens for an afternoon of fun and learning! This special event is from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Special seminars will take place throughout the day plus our staff of volunteer Docents will be on hand to talk with you about our wonderful gardens and educational exhibits. Guests are also encouraged to visit our gift shop and restaurant. No rides will be in operation. Tickets are available at the gate for a discounted price of just $12.00 per person. (Tickets must be used on date of purchase)..

Scarecrow Alley & Pumpkin Patch
Weekends, October 13-28

Bonfante Gardens partners with local community businesses and organizations to create Community Scarecrow Alley. Guests will be greeted along our entry bridge by over thirty one-of-a-kind scarecrows as they make their way into the park. Each scarecrow is homemade and is designed, created and maintained by local community organizations. You won’t want to miss Bonfante Gardens' Pumpkin Patch! And…come select your holiday pumpkins outside Hall's Mercantile at a special holiday price.

Garden Days
Friday, October 19 & 26

Bonfante Gardens invites you to visit the park without the hustle and bustle of the theme park rides. Guests who are interested in visiting our unique gardens are invited to Bonfante Gardens for an afternoon of fun and learning! This special event is from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Special seminars will take place throughout the day plus our staff of volunteer Docents will be on hand to talk with you about our wonderful gardens and educational exhibits. Guests are also encouraged to visit our gift shop and restaurant. No rides will be in operation. Tickets are available at the gate for a discounted price of just $12.00 per person. (Tickets must be used on date of purchase)..

4th Annual USA Cheerleading Competition
October 21

Sponsored by the United Spirit Association, the Cheerleading Competition erupts in the Bonfante Gardens Events Plaza when Youth Pop Warner, Junior High and All-Star cheerleading squads compete. An online registration form will be available online soon. For more information contact the United Spirit Association at (800) 886-4872 or www.usacamps.com.

TREE-ker Treat!
October 27-28

Come celebrate Halloween at Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park. Children 12 and under are encouraged to dress up and TREE-ker Treat their way through the park! Visit all nine of our world-famous Circus Trees inside the park to receive special holiday treats. This event is free with park admission and runs from 2:00-4:00pm.