Is Carowinds open today? Hours and closing times
Next open on Friday 2 October from 18:00 – 00:00. Most days it opens at 11:00.
Next open day
Typical hours by day of the week
Across the next 19 published dates. Individual days vary - check the calendar below for the date you are visiting.
Carowinds hours, October 2026
Carowinds hours, November 2026
Hours come from Carowinds's own published schedule and are checked on every update to this site. Parks change hours at short notice, especially for weather and special events - confirm on the day with the park before you travel.
Carowinds hours: common questions
What time does Carowinds open?
Carowinds most often opens at 11:00. Across its next 19 published dates the opening time is 11:00 more than any other, though it varies by season and event - the calendar on this page lists every date individually.
What time does Carowinds close?
Next open on Friday 2 October from 18:00 – 00:00, an operating day of 6 hours. Closing time changes through the season - later in summer, earlier in winter - so check the date you are visiting in the calendar above.
How busy is Carowinds on the day I am visiting?
Opening hours tell you when the gates are open, not how long the queues will be. The Carowinds crowd calendar forecasts how busy each date will be, and the live board shows every ride's wait time right now.