Carowinds Free Pre-K Season Pass for Kids

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Park: 11 AM - 6 PM
Waterpark: Closed
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Park: 11 AM - 6 PM
Waterpark: Closed
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2025 Pre-K Passes Now Available

The Carowinds Pre-K Pass is back for 2025! It’s FREE for kids three-years-old to five-years-old and includes unlimited visits in 2025 to Carowinds, Carolina Harbor Waterpark, Tricks and Treats, and WinterFest.

Getting your child’s Pre-K Pass:

Step 1: Purchase 
Purchase a Gold or Prestige Pass

Step 2: Register 
Register your child online for their free Pre-K Pass by August 1, 2025. Guests may not register at the park. 

Step 3: Activate 
After registering your child, bring them to the park on a public operating day to activate their pass at the North Gate by August 1, 2025. Make sure to bring your child and a valid birth certificate or passport that shows their age. 

Step 4: Play 
After activating the Pre-K Pass, your child can come and go as often as you would like throughout the season – for FREE!