Rio Season Opener

Season Opening Day + Artisan Market

Kick off summer at Rio’s Season Opener, featuring the official opening of the Carousel & Paddleboats, family activities throughout the lakefront and a two-day artisan market.

Browse 50+ local vendors on Grand Corner Ave (May 2–3), then head to the lakefront for interactive experiences, kids activities, and entertainment.

Event Highlights

Along Grand Corner Ave.

• 🛍️ Artisan Market curated by Locally Crafted,11 AM – 5 PM (May 2–3)

Along Boardwalk and Stage

• 🎶 DJ & Silent Disco
• 🔍 Complete the Family Activity Challenge & receive a RIO Summer Fun Bag!
• 🎨Interactive Play-Doh & Slime Station by Georgetown Hill Early School
• 🎁Score a Season of Carousel & Paddleboat Rides – Enter Onsite for Your Chance to Win!
• 🛍️Tenant Pop Up Activations: 
  • Auntie Anne’s/Cinnabon: Samples, coupons & more!
  • Dave & Buster’s: Play Plinko to win Power Cards and prizes!
  • Dick’s Sporting Goods: Giveaways, raffles & interactive experiences celebrating Dick’s House of Sport’s June Grand Opening! Win prizes and learn about their new in-store experiences and services.
  • Locally Crafted Workshop: Stop by the Artisan Market & make your own clear tote or cross body bag, perfect for concerts, graduations & amusement parks!
  • Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls: Sample their blueberry lemonade & pick up a BOGO Lobster Roll coupon!
  • Silver Diner: Spin to Win gift cards and swag!
  • Sportrock Climbing Center: Take their Spinning Bar challenge for day passes & prizes

🛍️In Store Deals*

• Amazing Lash Studio: In Studio Mini Lash Experience + Intro Special: $99.99 Classic Full Set
• Barnes & Noble: Bring the little kiddos to Children’s Storytime at 11AM & pick up a Summer Reading Journal
• Charley Chesapeake Chophouse: $10 Opening Day Hotdog | $17 Crabby Mac Hotdog
• Koi Sushi: 10% OFF Entire Order. Dine in only
• Muse Paintbar: Scan in-store QR code for $10 OFF your next class & be registered to win a $100 voucher!

*Some exclusions apply