Holiday in the Park 2009- Six Flags Christmas and Holiday Events

Where to Find Christmas and Holiday Festivals at Six Flags Theme Parks

Most Six Flags theme parks used to lower their flags for the season soon after Labor Day. Now, however, they all present Fright Fest Halloween events, and some remain open through the end of the year with Holiday in the Park festivals.

Want to know which Six Flags parks celebrate Christmas and the holidays with bazillions of twinkling lights, visits from Santa Claus, holiday-themed stage shows, and, yes, coasters and other rides? You've come to the right place. The Six Flags Christmas Holiday in the Park 2009 guide is arranged alphabetically by U.S. state.

CALIFORNIA

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Holiday in the Park

• Vallejo (near San Francisco), CA
• 2009 dates: Nov. 27-29, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19-23, 26-31, Jan. 1-3.
• $44.99 at the gate. $29.99 for child under 48". $29.99 for adults if purchased in advance. Admission is included for both 2009 and 2010 season pass holders. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is offering 2010 season passes for $49.99, which includes admission to this year's Holiday in the Park and unlimited visits to all Six Flags parks for 2010.
• Save money and time. Buy discounted advance tickets online, direct from Six Flags.

Holiday in the Park will feature an enormous Christmas tree, tons of lights, and loads of festive decorations. And regardless of the temperature, there will be snow at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on Blitzen’s Wonderland Mountain. Holiday shows starring killer whales, sea lions, dolphins, and Looney Tunes characters will also be in the offing. The event kicks off nightly with a parade lead by Santa and his reindeer. There will also be a Reindeer Village, Santa's Workshop, Christmas Tree Forest, and Toyland displays as well as seasonal goodies such as roasted chestnuts and eggnog. Most of the park's coasters and kiddie rides will be open during Holiday in the Park.

Official Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Holiday in the Park site

NEW YORK

The Great Escape (a Six Flags park)
Holiday in the Park

• Queensbury (near Lake George)
• 2009 dates: Nov. 20-22, 27-29, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19-23, 26-31.
• The park offers a discounted admission price for adults of $29.99 if purchased in advance. At the gate, adults pay $40.99 and children under 48" pay $25.99. Admission is included for both 2009 and 2010 season pass holders. The Great Escape is offering 2010 season passes for $69.99, which includes admission to this year's Holiday in the Park and unlimited visits to all Six Flags parks for 2010.
• Save time and money. Buy discounted advance tickets online, direct from Six Flags.

For its first-ever Holiday in the Park, The Great Escape is offering choirs, carolers, and lots of twinkling lights and holiday decorations. There will also be a skating rink, a snow sledding hill, festive food, and special shows. Of course, Santa will be on hand to check lists and pose for photos.

In addition to the holiday fun at the park, guests can stay and play in the water at the year-round Six Flags Great Escape Lodge Indoor Water Park Resort The resort is located across the street from the park.

Official The Great Escape Holiday in the Park site

TEXAS

Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Holiday in the Park

• San Antonio
• 2009 dates: Nov. 27-29, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 18-23, 26-31, Jan. 1-3.
• The park offers a discounted admission price for adults of $34.99 if purchased in advance. At the gate, adults pay $49.99 and children under 48" pay $34.99. Admission is included for both 2009 and 2010 season pass holders. Six Flags Fiesta Texas is offering 2010 "Play" passes for $49.99, which includes admission to this year's Holiday in the Park and unlimited visits to all Six Flags parks for 2010.
• Save time and money. Buy discounted advance tickets online, direct from Six Flags.

In addition to its lineup of roller coasters and thrill rides, Six Flags is offering live entertainment and lots of holiday decorations for the seasonal event. It will also feature sledding on Frosty Chutes Snow Hill, choreographed lights, festive food, and special shows, such as "The Majesty of Christmas" (which requires an extra fee), Happy Holidays!, and Sounds of the Season (backed, no less, by Santa's Brass Quintet). Bugs and his Looney Tune pals will be decked out in their holiday finery, carolers will roam the streets, and Santa and the Mrs. will be on hand for photos.

Official Six Flags Fiesta Texas Holiday in the Park site

Six Flags Over Texas
Holiday in the Park

• Arlington (near Dallas)
• 2009 dates: Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-23, 26-31, Jan. 1-3.
• Discounted tickets are $31 if purchased in advance online. At the gate, adults pay $49.99 and children under 48" pay $31. Admission is included for both 2009 and 2010 season pass holders. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is offering 2010 "Play" passes for $49.99, which includes admission to this year's Holiday in the Park and unlimited visits to all Six Flags parks for 2010.
• Buy discounted advance tickets online, direct from Six Flags.

Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas will feature snow sledding. Sledding? In Texas? With a little ingenuity and some theme park magic, Six Flags makes it possible. In addition to its roller coasters and thrill rides, Six Flags will amp up the holiday hoopla with thousands of lights, festive food, and a slew of themed shows, such as "Honky Tonk Christmas" and "A Jolly Holiday." Bugs and his Looney Tune pals will be decked out in their holiday finery, Santa's Land will offer hang time with with the holly-jolly fellow and his elves, and Mrs. Claus will present a Christmas craft workshop.

Official Six Flags Over Texas Holiday in the Park site