Grad NIght FAQ

1. Where is Grad Night this year?

Grad Night 2025 will be at Boomers! Livermore on Thursday, June 5th, 2025. Graduates will enjoy 3.5 hours of endless entertainment — go karts, bumper boats, mini golf, laser tag and arcade games (tickets non-redeemable for prizes). Food will also be provided as a late night snack between 12:30am – 1:30am. Drinks will be available all night.

2. Will we get the whole place to ourselves?

Yes and no. There will be another school there from 9pm – 1am. Once they leave, Boomers will be all ours until we leave at 3am.

3. Is a Grad Night ticket a part of the ASB Senior package?

No, the PTSA Grad Night is completely different from the ASB Senior package. Beginning on Feb 1st, Grad Night tickets can be purchased at: https://westmontptsa.org/events/grad-night-payment-options/

4. What’s the schedule for Grad Night?

9:45pm – Check-in begins in front of the office.

10:15pm – Buses begin boarding.

10:30pm – Buses leave Westmont. DO NOT BE LATE, BUSES WILL NOT WAIT.

11:30pm – Arrive at Boomers.

12:30-1:30am – Backyard Food Bash: hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, Caesar salad.

3:00am – Board buses to return to Westmont.

4:00am – Buses return to Westmont. 

5. How much are the tickets?

We have 50 early bird tickets for sale at a low price of $100 beginning on February 1.

This sale ends on either February 28, 2025 or when the 50 tickets are sold out. Regular ticket price is $140 and will be sold at this price until the tickets are sold out (approx. 150 tickets available).

6. How many graduates can go to Grad Night?

We currently have 4 buses reserved that can hold approx. 224 people. We’ll need seats for the chaperones so there’s about 200-220 seats for the graduates. There’s about 400 students in the graduating class so get your tickets early!

7. Will there be a waitlist for Grad Night 2025?

Yes, we’ll have a waitlist, but we can’t guarantee that a graduate will get off this list. If we have more than 30 people on the waitlist, we will try to get a 5th bus. Unfortunately there’s no guarantee that a bus and driver will be available, but we’ll try our best to get everyone off the waitlist.

8. What’s included in the price of a ticket?

3.5 hours of unlimited fun at Boomers (mini golf, go karts, bumper boats, laser tag, and arcade games (tickets non-redeemable for prizes)), transportation to and from the event, food (hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, caesar salad) and unlimited sodas. 

9. When’s the last day I can buy a ticket?

Tickets are available until May 31, 2025 or until tickets are sold out; whichever comes first.

10. Are scholarships available?

YES! Complete the online registration form beginning on Feb 1st and mark the box that says full or partial scholarship requested.

11. Where can I park?

Parking is located in the streets or the student lot. Do NOT park in the office loop.

12. When do I have to return the registration form and waiver?

This year forms will be available online on the PTSA’s Grad Night homepage beginning Feb 1. All forms must be returned by May 31, 2025. You will NOT be allowed to board the bus if the paperwork is not submitted. 

13. What should I bring?

Warm clothes, closed-toe shoes, and small purses and/or transparent bags. Reminder: According to the signed contract, a bag search may be performed at any time for any reason.

14. What should I leave at home?

Backpacks, big purses, or big blankets in addition to outside food or drinks. Only exception is for medical reasons.

15. Can I drive myself or my friends?

NO! Per contract, all students will be bused to and from the venue by a Westmont PTSA approved bus. NO EXCEPTIONS.

16. Can I sit with my friends on the bus?

Yes, if the group of friends boards the bus at the same time. Once on the bus, students will receive a colored wristband that coordinates with the bus they’re on. On the return trip home, they must board the same bus.  Switching buses is NOT allowed. All buses will have bathrooms and charging stations for your phones.

17. Can I sell my ticket?

Unfortunately tickets are non-transferable, but it can be donated as a scholarship ticket.

18. Do I need a physical ticket?

No. The graduate’s name will be on a list at check-in. If you have a digital receipt or confirmation letter, please bring it just to be safe.

19. Can Grad Night get canceled because of rain?

Grad Night will not be canceled due to poor weather.  The venue has both indoor and outdoor activities. Dress appropriately. 

20. What if I get hungry or thirsty?

Graduates will be treated to the Backyard Bash – hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings and Ceasar salad. Food will be available from 12:30pm-1:30am only. Fountain drinks will be available all night.

21. Will I have time to have a celebratory dinner with my family?

Absolutely! Graduation typically ends around 6:15/6:30pm. Most families will take pictures after graduation and the bowl empties out by 7/7:15pm. Check-in begins  at 9:45pm and buses board at 10:15pm. This gives families a few hours to eat and spend quality time together.

22. Who can I contact if I have questions? 

You can contact us at [email protected]