Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, is ringing in the season with a major win: three of its holiday spectaculars have been named among the Top 10 Best Theme Park Holiday Events for 2025 in the USA TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards. Leading the way is WinterFest at Kings Island, joined by Knott’s Merry Farm at Knott’s Berry Farm and Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
Nominations were carefully curated by a panel of subject matter experts and USA TODAY 10Best editors before being voted on by the public, making this achievement a true reflection of guest passion and holiday magic.
“We’re delighted to see our parks recognized among the best holiday destinations in the country,” said Christian Dieckmann, chief commercial officer for Six Flags Entertainment. “Our teams work tirelessly to create immersive experiences filled with lights, music, and festive cheer that families look forward to every year. With parks from coast to coast, our guests can enjoy the magic of the holidays expertly blended with the thrills only Six Flags can provide.”
Award-Winning Holiday Event Details
WinterFest at Kings Island (ranked no. 2)
Location: Mason, OH
Dates: Select evenings from Nov. 28 to Dec. 31, 2025
Why It’s a Must-See:
- Over 7 million dazzling lights, including a 300-foot Eiffel Tower Christmas tree.
- 13 live shows, including Tinker’s Jingle Bell Ball and It’s Christmas, Charlie Brown!
- Ice skating at Snow Flake Lake, nightly parades, and holiday-themed rides.
- A New Year’s Eve bash with fireworks, balloon drop, and DJ party.
Knott’s Merry Farm (ranked no. 7)
Location: Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA
Dates: Nov. 21, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026 (closed Christmas Day)
Why It’s a Must-See:
- Ghost Town blanketed in holiday décor, snowfall effects, and thousands of twinkling lights.
- Signature shows like Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas Ice Show and Home for the Holidays.
- Christmas Crafts Village, seasonal treats, and Santa’s Christmas Cabin.
- Carolers and live music for a nostalgic holiday vibe.
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas (ranked no. 8)
Location: San Antonio, TX
Dates: Select evenings from Nov. 22 to Dec. 23, 2025, followed by New Year’s Eve celebrations Dec. 26, 2025 to Jan. 4, 2026
Why It’s a Must-See:
- 2.5 million lights, 75,000 decorations, and a towering 70-foot Christmas tree.
- 14 live shows including A Christmas Carol and The Majesty of Christmas, and Looney Tunes® holiday fun.
- Snowfall effects, tree lighting ceremonies, and festive character greetings.
- Seasonal favorites like stuffed turkey legs and s’mores funnel cakes.
- Rockin’ New Year’s Celebration event runs Dec. 26–Jan. 4 with fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
Six Flags Entertainment’s Full Kaleidoscope of Holiday Events
Dazzling holiday celebrations are in full swing from coast to coast. Ten parks offer magical events that blend heartwarming traditions with high-energy thrills at WinterFest, Holiday in the Park, Knott’s Merry Farm and Christmas in the Park. Twenty-five million twinkling lights, photos with Santa, festive décor, live entertainment, seasonal gifts and a limited-time menu of unique feasts and treats will join the parks’ iconic array of roller coasters and family rides to transform them into winter wonderlands of fun.
In addition, four of the company’s resort hotels offer special winter stay experiences ranging from festive getaways to fully immersive holiday escapes with exclusive entertainment and magical surprises around every corner.
Events are currently operating at these participating theme parks on select days:
- Canada’s Wonderland: WinterFest – Through Jan. 3, 2026
- Knott’s Berry Farm: Knott’s Merry Farm – Through Jan. 4, 2026
- Six Flags Mexico: Christmas in the Park – Through Jan. 18, 2026
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Holiday in the Park – Through Dec. 23, 2025; plus New Year’s celebrations Dec. 26, 2025 to Jan. 4, 2026
- Six Flags Over Texas: Holiday in the Park – Through Dec. 31, 2025
- Six Flags Magic Mountain: Holiday in the Park – Through Jan 4, 2026
- Kings Island: WinterFest – Through Dec. 31, 2025
- Carowinds: WinterFest – Through Jan 3, 2026
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: NEW! WinterFest (a 2025 Best Theme Park Holiday Event nominee) – Through Jan. 4, 2026
- Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec: Christmas in the Park – Dec. 20, 2025 to Jan. 4, 2026
Holiday escapes are available at the following resorts:
- Six Flags Great Escape Lodge (Lake George, NY): Holiday in the Lodge – Through Dec. 24, 2025. This visit to the Adirondack Mountains includes festive décor, themed activities, live entertainment and unlimited access to the indoor waterpark.
- Castaway Bay (Sandusky, OH): Through Dec. 31, 2025. This resort near the southern shore of Lake Erie includes themed activities, meet and greets with Santa and admission to the indoor waterpark.
- Knott’s Hotel (Buena Park, CA): Through Jan 4, 2026. Located between Los Angeles and San Diego, this hotel has special holiday packages that include all-day drink wristbands, hotel parking, admission to Knott’s Merry Farm and a breakfast buffet option.
- Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort (New Braunfels, TX): This resort in the San Antonio metropolitan area is perfectly positioned for great getaways to the Texas Hill Country, beautifully decorated for the holidays. Resort open daily (waterpark closed).
For a complete listing of event dates, links to tickets and more, visit www.sixflags.com or each park and resort’s website.
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