Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
JUST IN: Holiday In The Park is returning to a few Six Flags parks this winter - Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey and Six Flags Over Georgia.
The company says the Christmastime event has been completely redesigned with "unforgettable moments for the whole family."
"Guests can expect fully immersive themed lands layered with elaborate décor, each thoughtfully infused with regional flair. With more live entertainment than ever before—including nightly tree lighting spectaculars, carolers, parade floats, indoor mainstage shows and live musicians—the season will come alive from day into night in breathtaking fashion."
Why is it coming back? New Six Flags CEO John Reilly says they listened to park guests who loved the event in the past, and made it a "more intentional, more magical" celebration this time around. It sounds like it could evolve over the years.
"The return of Holiday in the Park marks a multi‑year investment, beginning in 2026 with three brand‑new, fully immersive themed lands at each park. In the years that follow, additional lands will debut—expanding the footprint and storytelling of the event and continuing to elevate the guest experience season after season."
The Six Flags creative team says guests will feel like they are stepping "inside a holiday dream" as they walk into each of these new lands. Holiday In The Park will also feature photos with Santa, some kind of "indoor walk-through attraction," cookie decorating and seasonal tasting menus.
More details including dates of operation will be announced later.
Now, for those of you local to the Chicago area, allow me to answer your next question - DOES THIS MEAN HOLIDAY IN THE PARK WILL EVENTUALLY RETURN TO SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA?
No. It does not mean that.
Every market is different, especially when it comes to weather and competition for holiday-related things to do. I loved Holiday In The Park at Great America but I'm not convinced it will return at any point.
But this news will certainly have more fans asking about it!
JUST IN: Holiday In The Park is returning to a few Six Flags parks this winter - Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey and Six Flags Over Georgia.
The company says the Christmastime event has been completely redesigned with "unforgettable moments for the whole family."
"Guests can expect fully immersive themed lands layered with elaborate décor, each thoughtfully infused with regional flair. With more live entertainment than ever before—including nightly tree lighting spectaculars, carolers, parade floats, indoor mainstage shows and live musicians—the season will come alive from day into night in breathtaking fashion."
Why is it coming back? New Six Flags CEO John Reilly says they listened to park guests who loved the event in the past, and made it a "more intentional, more magical" celebration this time around. It sounds like it could evolve over the years.
"The return of Holiday in the Park marks a multi‑year investment, beginning in 2026 with three brand‑new, fully immersive themed lands at each park. In the years that follow, additional lands will debut—expanding the footprint and storytelling of the event and continuing to elevate the guest experience season after season."
The Six Flags creative team says guests will feel like they are stepping "inside a holiday dream" as they walk into each of these new lands. Holiday In The Park will also feature photos with Santa, some kind of "indoor walk-through attraction," cookie decorating and seasonal tasting menus.
More details including dates of operation will be announced later.
Now, for those of you local to the Chicago area, allow me to answer your next question - DOES THIS MEAN HOLIDAY IN THE PARK WILL EVENTUALLY RETURN TO SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA?
No. It does not mean that.
Every market is different, especially when it comes to weather and competition for holiday-related things to do. I loved Holiday In The Park at Great America but I'm not convinced it will return at any point.
But this news will certainly have more fans asking about it!
