GAC 2024 Events

Night Waves Pool Party

Get out of the house and hang with your friends at the GAC for a night! Admission will get you a hot dog, chips and a drink, sponsored by USD 231, an equal opportunity provider. DJ Phil will be poolside playing your favorite music!

Dates:   June 13 - For kids going into grades 3-5 - FUN AND DONE! 
              June 27 - For kids going into grades 6-8 - FUN AND DONE!
Time:    8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fee:      $6.00
*Enter at the swim lessons/event entrance, located on the southwest side of the pool, by Cornerstone Park.
**In case of inclement weather, CLICK HERE.

Father's Day Celebration - FUN AND DONE!

Celebrate Father's Day at the Gardner Aquatic Center! Bring your dad, and he will get in for FREE. The first 50 dads will also receive a FREE 22 oz. drink at the concession stand.

Date:   June 16
Time:  12:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fee:     $8.00 for children. Dads get in free with their child's paid admission.

Summer Splash - FUN AND DONE!

Join us for music, entertainment and much more! We will serve free hot dogs while supplies last between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The day will also include some cool giveaways. Come out and celebrate another fun summer with us!

Date:   June 22
Time:  12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee:     Price of Admission ($8.00)

July 4th Celebration - FUN AND DONE!

Kick off your holiday events at the Gardner Aquatic Center! There will be treats and giveaways for the first 200 guests who enter the facility. In honor of July 4th, all military (with valid ID) and Veterans will be allowed into the GAC for free!

Date:   July 4
Time:  11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Special Hours!
Fee:     Price of Admission ($8.00)

Flick 'N Float - RESCHEDULED

Join us for a relaxing movie night with your friends and family. This is a great way to cool off on those warm summer nights! Kick back in one of our tubes and float around while watching a movie.  
(All guests in the water must be on a tube.)

NEW Date:   July 30
Time:  8:00 p.m. until the end of the movie
Fee:     $5.00
*Enter at the swim lessons/event entrance, located on the southwest side of the pool, by Cornerstone Park.

Duck Races - FUN AND DONE!
*benefiting Gardner Gold Special Olympics

Release the Quackin'! Join the Gardner Gold Special Olympics team for a Duck Race around the Lazy River. Buy ducks in advance at local events or during race week at the GAC. Spectators with paid admission are welcome. You do not have to be present to win.

Date:   July 12
Time:  Race begins at 2:30 p.m.
Fee:     Price of Admission ($8.00)
Age:    All ages

GAC Membership Appreciation Night

The Gardner Aquatic Center would like to show our appreciation to all the members by having a pool party!! The party will include a free sherbet bar, and DJ Phil will be spinning family-friendly tunes for young and old alike! All GAC pool membership holders are welcome to come out and enjoy the fun!

Date:   July 25
Time:  8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fee:     Free to members
Age:     All ages. Kids 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
*Enter at the swim lessons/event entrance, located on the southwest side of the pool, by Cornerstone Park.