Friday, May 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Give your graduating seniors a full-send farewell with a once-in-a-lifetime private party at Carowinds! Until 1 AM, your students can celebrate with high-energy music, world-class coasters, and an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet!

• Student Mealtime: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Student Meal location: Picnic Grove Pavilions at the front of the park
• Student Menu: Hot Dogs, Chicken Strips, Mac & Cheese, Fresh Fruit, Chips, Cookies, and Coca-Cola Soft Drinks.

2026 Pricing:

• Student Package: $80.00 - Includes admission, access to the All-You-Can-Eat Dinner Buffet, and a souvenir!
• One (1) complimentary package will be given for every ten (10) student packages purchased and includes admission and a meal located in the Gardenia Room. Additional chaperone packages can be purchased at the student rate.
• Additional tickets will be available for purchase after the initial payment is made and must be purchased before April 10, 2026.

*Carowinds is open 10 AM - 5 PM and will close to the general public at 5 PM on Friday, May 1. Students and chaperones with tickets for Grad Nite will be admitted to the park at 7 PM. Please see FAQs for additional information.