Enjoy Playland’s new line-up of free daily entertainment – or be “discovered” as a performer yourself – at Playland Park now through Labor Day. With, high-stepping song-and-dance stage shows, adorable costumed characters and sing-alongs, there is something for everyone in the family.

This season Playland premieres two new shows at the famed Music Tower Theater. Hear what America is singing about at I Hear America Singing, a show that celebrates some of the “hottest tickets” and songs in the county along with some old favorites. I Hear America Singing is performed daily at 1:45, 5 and 9 p.m., however the last show moves to 8:45 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays to make room for spectacular fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Summer Cruisin’ is a fun-loving show full of great songs and shenanigans from the ‘60s. Class is out, the school bell’s rung and it’s time to tell the teacher goodbye for now. Catch the show every day at 3:30 and 7 p.m.

Playland’s littlest visitors are sure to enjoy three new shows in Kiddyland. In Imagination, kids learn to use their imagination and talents as they learn to dance under the sea, talk to the animals and parade through Kiddyland every day at 12:30, 2:30, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Kids can sing, dance and be active with Playland’s very own “Coaster” the Dragon and his friends at Rock-N-Roll with Coaster. Coaster rocks every day at 1:15, 3, 4:30 and 7:45 p.m. in Kiddyland.

Kids will get to meet a host of enchanting costumed characters, including Coaster the friendly Playland dragon, who will stroll throughout the Kiddyland area every day at 12:30, 1:15, 3, 4:30, 6:15, 7:45 and 8:30 p.m. As always, photographs and hugs are welcome.

The entertainment doesn’t stop there! In Xtreme Rythms, talented percussionists disguised as ordinary-looking patrons suddenly start banging and stomping using trash cans, brooms and whatever else is at their disposal. It’s not just noise – this awesome movement of bodies, objects and sounds is unforgettable and can be experienced at various spots around the park at 3, 4, 5, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.

Finally, Everybody Dance Now! is an open invitation for anyone and everyone to strut their stuff and show off their own moves every day by the Dragon Coaster at 12:45, 4:15 and 8:15 p.m.

Times of entertainment are subject to change.

Playland is open at noon Tuesday through Sunday and closed Mondays except Labor Day, Monday, September 1.

Admission and entertainment at Playland are always free. Car parking is $5 Tuesday through Friday, $7 on weekends, and $10 on holidays.

Playland Fun Cards can be purchased for the economical price of $20 for a 20-point Fun Card, which includes one free ride; $30 for a 30-point Fun Card which includes two free rides, and $50 for a 50-point Fun Card, which comes with four free rides. Single Fun Card points can be purchased for $1 each. Rides require 3 to 4 points each. Playland offers a convenient, six-hour unlimited-ride Fun Band wristband for $35. Westchester County Park Pass holders can purchase the Fun Band for $25 (up to five each visit). Parks Passes are also sold at Playland at the Administration Building. 

Playland, now celebrating its 80th season, is owned and operated by Westchester County Parks. Playland Park is America’s first totally planned amusement park and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987.

Playland is located in Rye, New York and can be reached via the New England Thruway (I-95), Playland Parkway exit 19. For more information, call 914-813-7010 or visit Playland.

The Bee-Line Bus system operates routes to Playland. For special Metro-North Packages to Playland, call 800-METRO-INFO.