Splashfest is a water-play event for young children at Garrahan Park. The 2026 date was Saturday, September 5, with the main session listed for noon to 3 p.m. and a low-sensory hour from 11 a.m. to noon.
The Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District organizes it with Messy Play Kits. For future dates, check BCRPD.
The quick version
- When: Saturday, September 5, 2026, noon to 3 p.m. The low-sensory hour runs 11 a.m. to noon.
- Where: Garrahan Park, 15555 Highway 9, Boulder Creek.
- Cost and registration: confirm current details with BCRPD. Community park events like this can fill up, so check ahead.
- Bring: a towel, dry clothes, water shoes, sun protection, and water to drink.
What to expect
The format is hands-on water and sensory play. Bring a change of clothes for the trip home.
The low-sensory hour offers a quieter session before the main event. Ask the organizers about accommodations for your child.
Parking and getting there
Garrahan Park sits alongside Highway 9 north of town, with parking on site.
Who is organizing it
Splashfest is presented by the Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District with Messy Play Kits. BCRPD runs Garrahan and Junction parks and much of the town's recreation programming.
More to do with the kids
For another outing, see a day with kids in Boulder Creek and the guide to parks and playgrounds.
Check BCRPD for the next event’s date, schedule and cost. Tell us if a detail here needs correcting.
