Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park packing list, in the order you'll actually need it
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Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park packing list
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October trip · 3 days in the park · driving
Because of your dates
Mid-October is the easiest weather the park gets. Layers for the morning, and not much else changes.
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What first-timers wish they'd known
The afternoon heat hits harder than you expect
Shade is part of the strategy
Gilroy can get hot and sunny by midday. Use the gardens and tree-covered areas for breaks instead of waiting until everyone is overheated.
Do the outdoor rides early
Knock out the more exposed rides and attractions in the morning while temperatures are comfortable. Save shaded areas, gardens, and slower attractions for later.
Bring water even for a shorter day
This is a smaller, family-focused park, but you will still spend hours walking in dry California heat. Staying hydrated makes a big difference, especially with younger kids.
Worth buying before you go
In the suitcaseOrder these two weeks out. Buying them once you're there costs about triple.
You may already own these
Nothing to buy — remember to pack them!
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The jobs that matter before you leave.
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