Six Flags Great America Festivals Guide
Don't miss the party at the Looney Tunes amusement park...
When it comes to Six Flags Great America, we expect the coasters, the water rides, the shows, the delectable and nostalgic eats and more. This year, the Gurnee amusement park provides an entire festival schedule.
Whether you're a wascally wabbit, the caped crusader, a coaster junkie or just there for the funnel cake, Six Flags Great America will have a "Merry Melody" for everyone.
Grab your tickets today, as Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Chicago remain open through Labor Day weekend. As we all know, Six Flags Great America reopens in mid-September for a host of spooks, festivities and more. Let's take a look at the Six Flags Great America festival guide.
Physics Day at Six Flags combines education and excitement, offering students the chance to delve into math, science and physics through interactive experiences on world-class rides, complemented by discounted admission, meal packages, workbooks and educational presentations to ignite a passion for science in the next generation.
Immerse students in a blend of education and excitement at Math and Science Days, where they'll uncover the principles of math, science and physics through hands-on experiences on top-tier rides, complemented by discounted admission and meal packages, fostering inspiration for the future of science.
Six Flags Dance Fest beckons dancers of all ages and styles, including ballet, tap, jazz and step, to showcase their talent on stage on May 5, May 19 and June 2 —participants are encouraged to secure their spot early for this non-competitive event.
Six Flags Great America's Grad Nite stands out as the ultimate Illinois Grad Nite destination, offering unparalleled experiences like world-class coasters, a dinner buffet and non-stop entertainment. This exclusive event promises a completely private experience for students and their chaperones, featuring thrilling rides, an all-you-can-eat buffet, and engaging activities, with complimentary admission, food and accommodations for chaperones.
Join Six Flags Great America's Pride Month celebration for a colorful extravaganza featuring specialty foods, Pride merchandise, a new parade and Saturday night fireworks, alongside world-class attractions!
Celebrate Independence Day like never before with Six Flags Great America's July 4th Fest, sponsored by Coca-Cola®! Join the festivities and commemorate America's birthday with thrilling rides, live music, dazzling fireworks, and refreshing Coca-Cola® beverages.
Awaken your taste buds to a world of flavors at Six Flags Great America's exclusive event, Flavors of the World! Indulge your palate and embrace culinary exploration as you sample traditional delicacies from over 11 countries, immersing yourself in the vibrant ambiance of street markets. This gastronomic journey awaits you every Saturday and Sunday from June 8-July 7, promising an international feast without the need for a passport!
When the sun sets, the fun kicks into high gear! Join the summer festivities at Six Flags Great America's Great Summer Nights, boasting live music, top-tier entertainment, and delicious summer treats—a spectacular season celebration you can't afford to skip!
Get ready to groove at Six Flags Great America's latest festival! Join us in celebrating Hispanic and Latinx cultures with a fusion of food, music and dance from across North and Latin America. Experience the vibrant atmosphere as the streets come alive with lively musical performances and interactive activities, carefully curated to reflect the diverse communities surrounding the park. Indulge your senses with the enticing aromas of authentic, freshly prepared foods that permeate the air!
Embrace the arrival of the brisk autumn air with the Oktoberfest Food Festival, offering a delightful respite from roller coaster thrills and spine-tingling scares.Indulge in authentic German cuisine and beverages amidst the charming ambiance of traditional music at the Mooseburger Patio in Yukon Territory, promising a culinary experience suitable for all ages that you simply can't afford to overlook! While you might be donning your lederhosen, don't forget it's also the spooky season, with the Oktoberfest Food Festival coinciding with Fright Fest, sponsored by SNICKERS, and the Kids BOO Fest.
Prepare for chills and thrills as Fright Fest, sponsored by SNICKERS®, returns to Six Flags Great America on select days from September 14 to November 3. Experience the eerie atmosphere as the park transforms into a haunt-filled haven with zombies and ghouls, offering frightful delights for the entire family by day and spine-tingling scares after nightfall. Explore a myriad of haunted houses and scare zones scattered throughout the park, where every shadow conceals a potential fright, and brace yourself for encounters with creatures of the night unleashed for their nightly rituals—be warned, there's nowhere to hide!
The kids may walk in the gates saying "Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist," when entering the Gurnee amusement park. This kid-friendly festival provides a tamer vibe during the Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS. Your youngsters can saunter through the Trick-or-Treat Trail, navigate through a hay maze, listen to a not-so-scary story, view a Halloween show and bop the streets during the Monster Dance Party. The park encourages you and your goblins ages 13 and under to vamoose by 5 p.m. as the ghouls can be a little intense come nightfall.
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