Six Flags Holiday in the Park Is Chock-Full of Wintry Magic

Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson is a summer and fall staple, thanks to its epic rides, giant water park and Fright Fest happenings. But winter is also a fun time to visit, thanks to Holiday in the Park. This celebration takes holiday charm and Christmas magic to the max with light shows, performances, holiday characters, seasonal games, and more. There’s still time to experience the magic, as the park is open next weekend and throughout winter break!

When you walk into the park you can’t help but be dazzled by all of the lights and decorations. Funny, dancing inflatables are on top of the entrance booths, and you can see some of the theme park’s tallest rides lit up high into the sky.

Once you get through the gate, the gift shops look like beautiful Victorian houses that can rival the likes of Cape May.

As you walk down Main Street, a massive, 50-foot illuminated Christmas tree welcomes you, with a light show that is synchronized to music throughout the night. You may see some of your favorite friends – like Bugs Bunny and Tweety Bird – waiting to welcome you in.

Some of the beautifully decorated holiday areas include towering trees decked out in blue lights and dripping white lights that imitate falling snow, with the Ferris wheel as the backdrop; Poinsettia Peak, which features a gorgeous bright red tree that makes for a perfect family snapshot; a candy cane projection onto the exterior of the Houdini ride; a pathway of animal structures made from lights to pay homage to the safari; and glittering lights bouncing around on the carousel.

Aside from your favorite Looney Tunes characters, you can meet special guests like Jack Frost and an ice princess, Poinsettia Princess, Evergreen Queen, Rudolph and of course, Santa. Next to the Holiday Craze Mirror Maze you can send your letter to Santa, too.

Also near the Ferris wheel are a stage show where you can see full-on stage performances (we loved the dancing reindeer), and a duo of guitar players whose favorite song seems to be “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer.”

There are fire pits all around the park equipped for roasting marshmallows. Buy a s’mores kit for the kids or plan to have some stick-to-your-ribs classics like turkey and stuffing. The park’s Christmas-inspired funnel cakes run the gamut from peppermint crunch to gingerbread spice.

Most of Six Flags’ signature rides and attractions will be running, like the bumper cars, Lil’ Devil Coaster, Sky Screamer, Skull Mountain and Nitro.

Six Flags Holiday in the Park is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Twp. The remaining dates for the season are December 22 through January 1, 2024 (closed on Christmas Day). Tickets start at $45 for a one-day pass, or you can consider a season pass for even more fun next year.

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