Holiday in the Park returns to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, on select nights from November 21, 2026 through January 3, 2027, after sitting out the 2025 season. Six Flags describes this as a full reimagining of the event rather than a simple revival, with the park calling it the start of a multi year investment in the holiday season. New for 2026 are three brand new, fully immersive themed lands built around a cozy winter village storytelling concept, with additional lands planned to be added in future years.
Holiday in the Park suits families who want lights, live entertainment and holiday treats alongside regular park rides rather than a stripped down lights-only walk. Six Flags says many of its thrill rides and kids area attractions will run both in daylight and after dark under the holiday lighting, though the park has not yet published a ride-by-ride operating list. The event is included with an active Six Flags Great Adventure membership and with the Gold Season Pass; guests without one of those will need park admission or a separate ticket, which the park has not priced yet.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, New Jersey
- Dates: November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027, select nights (check the park calendar for exact operating days)
- Event nights: select nights, schedule to be announced
- Highlights: three new immersive holiday lands, nightly tree lighting spectacular, Santa photos
- New for 2026: three brand-new, fully immersive themed winter-village lands, the event’s first season back after being cancelled in 2025
- Ticket: included with Gold Season Pass and active memberships; separate admission/pricing not yet announced
What’s new for 2026
This is a relaunch, not a continuation of the old Holiday in the Park. Six Flags cancelled the event for the 2025 season and says the 2026 version has been redesigned from the ground up, with creative direction from an immersive design team. The headline addition is three brand-new, fully immersive themed lands styled as winter villages, which the park says is the first phase of a multi-year expansion that will add more lands in future seasons. Specific land names, the full show lineup, operating hours and ride details had not been released as of this writing, so check the official event page before you plan a visit.
Lights, shows and holiday entertainment
The park is promising more live entertainment than previous versions of Holiday in the Park, including a nightly tree lighting spectacular, strolling carolers, live musicians, parade floats and festive stage performances. Santa Claus photo opportunities and seasonal character interactions are also part of the lineup. Exact show times and performance locations have not been published yet.
Rides and attractions open
Six Flags says many of its thrill rides and kids area attractions will operate during Holiday in the Park, both in daytime and after dark under the holiday lighting, but the park has not released a specific ride list. Expect the lineup to vary with weather and by date, so check the park calendar and app on the day of your visit for what is running.
Holiday food and treats
The park’s executive chef has curated seasonal tasting menus for the event. Confirmed hands-on activities include cookie decorating and gingerbread house building, along with a family-friendly indoor walk-through attraction. The park has not released a detailed food and beverage menu yet.
Tickets, passes and upgrades
Holiday in the Park is included with an active Six Flags Great Adventure membership and with the Gold Season Pass. The park has not yet announced separate ticket pricing for guests without a pass or membership, or whether a standalone event ticket will be sold. Watch the official events page and the Six Flags mobile app for pricing and on-sale dates.
Tips for your visit
Because the 2026 schedule, hours and ride list have not been fully published, check the official Six Flags Great Adventure events page close to your visit date to confirm which nights are running and what will be open. New Jersey winter evenings get cold, so dress in layers if you plan to stay for the tree lighting and after-dark lights. Since this is the event’s reimagined debut season, arrive with some flexibility in your plans in case entertainment schedules or ride operations shift once the full details are announced.
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Holiday in the Park 2026 at Six Flags Great Adventure FAQs
When does Holiday in the Park 2026 start and end at Six Flags Great Adventure?
The official Six Flags Great Adventure events page lists Holiday in the Park on select nights from November 21, 2026 through January 3, 2027. The park has not yet published the full calendar of which specific nights are open, so check the official site before visiting.
Is Holiday in the Park included with park admission?
It is included with an active Six Flags Great Adventure membership and with the Gold Season Pass. Pricing for guests without one of those, including whether a separate event ticket will be sold, has not been announced.
Do rides run during Holiday in the Park?
Six Flags says many thrill rides and kids area attractions will operate during the event, in the daytime and after dark, but a specific ride list has not been released. Expect the lineup to vary by date and weather.
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