Security
The following policies are in effect for Holiday Lights (November 13, 2026 - January 3, 2027)
What to Know Before You Go: Holiday Lights
Holiday Lights Entrance Process
All guests pass through our weapons detection system, which uses advanced digital sensors, at the front gate. Signage is in place to inform guests they are entering a security screening area.
Holiday Lights Chaperone Policy
Guests age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age (with valid ID) to enter the park at all times during Holiday Lights.
Holiday Lights Bag Policy
Only bags within the dimensions of 15” x 15” x 15”, as well as medical and diaper bags, are permitted in the park.
Holiday Lights Outside Food & Beverage Policy
Outside food and beverages are not permitted during Holiday Lights, with the exception of one sealed bottle of water or Guests with special dietary needs.
Holiday Lights Chaperone Policy
Kennywood welcomes families and guests of all ages. It is the intention of this policy to enlist the cooperation of parents and other adults responsible for children to ensure that our park continues to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Responsibility for children attending the park rests with the parent/guardian/assigned chaperone, not with Kennywood personnel.
Details of our Holiday Lights Chaperone Policy are as follows:
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Guests ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a chaperone, this policy will be in effect all day.
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Guests without a chaperone who cannot provide a valid, physical government-issued identification proving they are at least 18 years of age will not be permitted entry. Valid types of identification include driver's license, non-driver ID card, passport, visa, or military ID. Photocopies, photographs, digital or mobile images of ID, screenshots, or other reproductions of an ID will not be accepted.
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Kennywood considers chaperones as a parent, guardian, or other supervising adult age 21 or over with a valid government-issued ID, including a photograph and date of birth. Valid types of identification include driver's license, non-driver ID card, passport, visa, or military ID. Photocopies, photographs, digital or mobile images of ID, screenshots, or other reproductions of an ID will not be accepted.
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The Holiday Lights Chaperone Policy will be in effect from Nov. 13, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027.
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Each chaperone can accompany up to 6 guests ages 15 and under.
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The chaperone must be present at the time of entry and remain within the park for the entire duration of the party's visit. To further clarify, the chaperone does not need to accompany the entire party for the entire time.
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Guests ages 15 and under must have the ability to contact their on-site chaperone at all times, and the chaperone must remain available and within the park during the entire visit.
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Organized and ticketed group events, such as school, church, corporate, summer camp, sports, and other pre-scheduled group visits are exempt from the policy as these groups have established chaperone policies and practices already in place.
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Any Guest 15 years or younger found inside the park without a qualifying chaperone will be subject to removal from the park.
This is the same policy for the Summer Season. Please note: our Chaperone Policy during Phantom Fall Fest remains unchanged: Guests age 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age (with valid ID) to enter the park at all times.
Chaperone Policy FAQs
The policy is effective Nov. 13, 2026 through Jan. 3, 2027.
The safety of our guests and our hosts remains our top priority. Our Holiday Lights Chaperone Policy enhances existing safety and security measures and creates a more consistent guest experience throughout the day while maintaining a safe, welcoming, and family-friendly environment for everyone who visits Kennywood.
Identification will be checked at the park entrance, and the policy will be enforced throughout the park by management and security. Once in the park, management and security may request youths to identify their supervising adult if found out of compliance with the park's code of conduct.
The chaperone must be present at the time of entry and remain within the park for the entire duration of the party's visit but does not need to accompany the entire party for the entire time. Guests age 15 and under must have the ability to contact their on-site chaperone at all times.
Organized and ticketed group events, such as school, church, corporate, summer camp, sports, and other pre-scheduled group visits, are exempt from the policy as these groups have established chaperone policies and practices already in place. For more information on booking a group outing for 15 or more guests or to schedule your group click here.
We encourage that parties remain together inside the park, but we also understand that guests have different preferences, varying thrill levels, and ways they choose to experience the park. Our summer chaperone policy ensures that a responsible, supervising adult is nearby for guests ages 15 and under in the event of an emergency or in an instance where transportation is required.
Yes. Accommodations to the Chaperone Policy will be made for parents under the age of 21 who visit Kennywood with their children and/or those legally in their care. Parties that include additional guests under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a responsible, supervising adult age 21 or older. To speak with a park representative about this accommodation or others please contact us.
Kennywood will make reasonable accommodation to the updated Chaperone Policy on a case-by-case basis. To inquire about an accommodation, please contact us.