Six Flags Just Unveiled Its Biggest Holiday Season Ever Across 11 Theme Parks

If you think theme park season wraps up the moment Halloween candy goes on clearance, think again.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has officially pulled back the curtain on its most ambitious winter lineup to date, transforming 11 theme parks across the United States, Canada, and Mexico into full-scale winter wonderlands. From classic midways draped in millions of synchronized LED lights to the rare thrill of riding a roller coaster through crisp winter air under a glowing canopy, the entertainment giant is pulling out all the stops for 2026.

Between Holiday in the Park, WinterFest, Knott’s Merry Farm, and Christmas in the Park, the sheer scale of this year’s seasonal takeover is bigger than ever.

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Leading the charge are two flagship destinations—Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, and Six Flags Over Georgia—which are launching complete, ground-up reinventions of their Holiday in the Park celebrations. As phase one of a multi-year transformation, both parks are unveiling three brand-new, immersive holiday lands designed to evolve seamlessly from family-friendly daytime strolls into sparkling nighttime spectacles. Guests can expect nightly tree-lighting ceremonies, synchronized light displays, roaming carolers, and cozy fire pits for roasting s’mores.

Out on the West Coast, entertainment takes center stage. Six Flags Magic Mountain in California is premiering seven brand-new live stage shows featuring seasonal comedy, high-energy holiday choreography, and appearances by the Looney Tunes gang. Meanwhile, at Knott’s Berry Farm’s beloved Knott’s Merry Farm, guests can catch the debut of “Snoopy’s Christmas Follies”—a lavish new ice-skating spectacular in the Walter Knott Theater starring the Peanuts gang, a company of world-class figure skaters, high-kicking dancers, and a live swinging vocal quartet.

Beyond the stage shows and light trails, parks will feature heated igloos, ice skating rinks, holiday tasting menus, and festive cocktail lounges to keep adults toasty.

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The Best Part: Bringing Your Friends for Free

While the entertainment upgrade is massive, Six Flags is pairing the celebration with serious holiday value for families and friend groups looking to stretch their entertainment dollar.

Alongside a new perk offering free unlimited admission to seniors (ages 65 and up) through the end of 2026, the real showstopper for thrill-seeking crews is Six Flags’ limited-time Black Friday ticket offers (running through November 30):

• Free Bring-a-Friend Tickets: Every guest who purchases a new or renewing season pass—or signs up for a new membership—scores a complimentary bring-a-friend ticket. Whether you have a coaster buddy who doesn’t own a pass or want to treat a pal to an evening of holiday lights and hot cocoa, you can bring them along at zero extra cost.

• The “Buy a Day, Get 2027” Deal: Guests purchasing single-day admission at participating parks get the entire spring and summer 2027 seasons included, turning one festive winter visit into months of warm-weather coasters next year.

• Resort Getaway Perks: Planning an extended weekend? Guests booking two nights at participating properties (including Lake Erie’s Castaway Bay indoor waterpark resort or the Knott’s Hotel in Buena Park) score a third night free.

Whether you’re bundling up for an evening coaster run under the lights or bringing your whole crew along on a free companion ticket, Six Flags is proving that theme park magic doesn’t have to freeze when winter arrives.

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This story was originally published by Parade on Nov 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.