theme park holiday events 2026 run from November into early January, and this page lists every park holiday event ThrillZing has a full guide for, sorted by state, with verified 2026 dates.
Dates come from each park’s official event page. Many holiday events run on select days only and can close for weather, so check the park calendar before you go. Events still waiting on official 2026 dates are added here as soon as the parks announce them.
At a Glance
- Events listed: 22
- States and provinces: 11
- Last updated: September 2026
Holiday Events in California
4 events in California: Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure (Disneyland Resort, Knott’s Berry Farm, SeaWorld San Diego, Six Flags Magic Mountain.
| Event | Park | 2026 dates | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holidays at the Disneyland Resort | Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure (Disneyland Resort | November 13, 2026 to January 6, 2027 | Most experiences included with theme park admission plus a park reservation; some extras cost more |
| Knott’s Merry Farm | Knott’s Berry Farm | Nov. 20, 2026 to Jan. 3, 2027 | Included with park admission (food, drink, merchandise and select experiences extra) |
| Christmas Celebration | SeaWorld San Diego | Daily, November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | included with park admission |
| Holiday in the Park | Six Flags Magic Mountain | Select dates, November 26, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Included with park admission; food, drinks and select experiences cost extra |
Holiday Events in Florida
6 events in Florida: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort (Universal Studios Florida.
| Event | Park | 2026 dates | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Town | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Select dates, November 13, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Included with park admission |
| Disney Jollywood Nights | Disney’s Hollywood Studios | November 7, 2026 to January 5, 2027 (15 select nights) | Separate ticket, $169 to $199 for ages 10+ and $159 to $189 for ages 3-9, plus tax |
| EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays | EPCOT | November 27 to December 30, 2026 | Included with EPCOT admission; Candlelight Processional dining packages are optional and sold separately |
| Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party | Magic Kingdom | November 8 to December 22, 2026 (25 select nights) | Separate ticket, $189 to $229 for ages 10 and up depending on date |
| Christmas Celebration | SeaWorld Orlando | Select dates, November 6, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Included with admission and Annual Pass |
| Universal Holidays | Universal Orlando Resort (Universal Studios Florida | November 14, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Included with park admission; Universal Holiday Tour is a separate ticket |
Holiday Events in Georgia
1 event in Georgia: Six Flags Over Georgia.
| Event | Park | 2026 dates | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday in the Park | Six Flags Over Georgia | Select days, November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Included with Six Flags memberships; day-ticket pricing not yet published in the sources we checked |
Holiday Events in Missouri
1 event in Missouri: Silver Dollar City.
| Event | Park | 2026 dates | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Old Time Christmas | Silver Dollar City | November 7, 2026 to January 2, 2027 | Included with park admission |
Holiday Events in North Carolina
1 event in North Carolina: Carowinds.
| Event | Park | 2026 dates | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| WinterFest | Carowinds | November 27, 2026 to January 3, 2027 (select dates) | Included with park admission; food, drink, merchandise and select experiences cost extra |
Holiday Events in Ohio
1 event in Ohio: Kings Island.
| Event | Park | 2026 dates | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| WinterFest | Kings Island | Select nights, November 27 to December 31, 2026 | Included with 2027 Silver, Gold and Prestige Passes (2026 only); separate ticket otherwise |
Holiday Events in Pennsylvania
3 events in Pennsylvania: Dutch Wonderland, Hersheypark, Kennywood.
| Event | Park | 2026 dates | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Winter Wonderland | Dutch Wonderland | November 14, 2026 through January 3, 2027 | Separate Dutch Winter Wonderland admission; included with select season passes |
| Hersheypark Christmas Candylane | Hersheypark | Select dates, November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Admission ticket includes select family rides and attractions |
| Holiday Lights | Kennywood | November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027 (select dates) | separate Holiday Lights ticket, from $19.99 online |
Holiday Events in Tennessee
1 event in Tennessee: Dollywood.
| Event | Park | 2026 dates | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Mountain Christmas | Dollywood | November 6, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Included with admission |
Holiday Events in Texas
2 events in Texas: SeaWorld San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
| Event | Park | 2026 dates | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Celebration | SeaWorld San Antonio | Select dates, November 12, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Park admission or pass; no separate event ticket listed, confirm at purchase |
| Holiday in the Park | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | Select dates, November 21 to December 23, 2026 | Live shows, light displays, select activities and most rides included with park admission; food, drink and merchandise extra |
Holiday Events in Virginia
1 event in Virginia: Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
| Event | Park | 2026 dates | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Town | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Select dates, November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Included with listed passes; separate ticket for everyone else |
Holiday Events in Ontario (Canada)
1 event in Ontario (Canada): Canada’s Wonderland.
| Event | Park | 2026 dates | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| WinterFest | Canada’s Wonderland | Select nights, November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027 | Check the park ticket page; the official page lists daily tickets, passes and Fast Lane |
How to pick a holiday event in 2026
Lights look best after sunset, so plan to arrive in the late afternoon and stay into the evening. Weekday nights in early December are usually the least crowded.
Check which rides operate: many parks run only some coasters in cold weather, and a few close rides on the coldest nights.
Official sources
Dates and ticket rules can change during the season. Confirm with Dollywood’s official site and the official Six Flags site, or the individual park’s event page linked from each guide.
Theme Park Holiday Events 2026 FAQs
When do theme park holiday events start in 2026?
Most start in mid to late November 2026 and run through late December or the first days of January 2027. Each guide above lists the verified dates.
Are holiday events included with a season pass?
At many parks the holiday event is included with a season pass or regular admission, while Disney’s Christmas parties are separate tickets. Each guide above lists the 2026 ticket rule.
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