Events Calendar
Want to find out what's happening at the park? It's right here. If you know when you're coming, roll over the date on the calendar at left to see what we've got scheduled, or check out the list below.
EVENTS FOR SPECIAL GROUPS
Six Flags Great America has events and special days for groups such as Physics Day, Math and Science Days, Scout Day, Dance Fest and more.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day
Seasonal
07/13/2013
07/13/2013
Six Flags hosts the 18th annual Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day. There will be sign language interpreters in the park assigned to various shows and facilities. A schedule of interpreted events will be available at Guest Relations. Please contact sfgamspecialevents@sixflags.com for more information.
Home School Day
Educational
08/26/2013
08/26/2013
Six Flags Great America hosts the annual Home School Day event on Monday, August 26th. Make Six Flags Great America your outdoor learning lab. Please contact sfgamspecialevents@sixflags.com for more information.
We offer teachers and students curriculum guides to make the day an educational experience. Learn More about our Educational Tools.
Scout Day
Group
06/22/2013
06/22/2013
Our annual Scout Day is back on June 22. Join your fellow Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts for a fun-filled day at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor. Special activities include an optional all-you-can-eat Scout Day buffet in our private picnic grove, along with opportunities for the scouts to earn patches. Please contact the group sales department at sfgamspecialevents@sixflags.com for more information.Girl Scout Order Form Boy Scout Order Form
Coasters After Dark
Festival
06/14/2013
06/14/2013
Coasters After Dark is a special event for Season Pass holders to enjoy exclusive ride time from 9 P.M. - 12 A.M. The event is for Season Pass holders only. Entry is not permitted after 9 P.M. Remember to keep your Season Pass ID card with you during the event - you'll need it to get on the rides.
Coasters After Dark
Festival
08/16/2013
08/16/2013
Coasters After Dark is a special event for Season Pass holders to enjoy exclusive ride time from 8 - 11 P.M. The event is for Season Pass holders only. Entry is not permitted after 8pm. Remember to keep your Season Pass ID card with you during the event - you'll need it to get on the rides.
Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS®
Seasonal
09/28/2013
10/27/2013
Beginning September 28, Six Flags Great America will raise the dead to celebrate the 23rd annual Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS®. In addition to the world-class line-up of thrill rides, the theme park will transform into a Halloween playground where you'll have a ghoulish good time. From hair-raising shows to paralyzing haunted houses, Six Flags is the ultimate destination for frightful fun. We'll also have a special trick-or-treat trail just for kids.
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July 4th Fest — Presented by Coca-Cola
Festival
07/04/2013
07/07/2013
Celebrate Independence Day in style! Join us for our 3rd annual July 4th Fest — presented by Coca-Cola, a patriotic festival July 4-7.
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Memorial Day Weekend
Seasonal
05/25/2013
05/27/2013
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor. The park will welcome its one hundred millionth guest since 1976, open the sprawling 20-acre Hurricane Harbor water park, provide discounted tickets to U.S. military personnel and top it all off with a ceremony on Memorial Day with the U.S. Army.
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Six Flags Mardi Gras Festival
Seasonal
06/22/2013
06/23/2013
Back for 2013, this event will bring the sights, sounds and tastes of Bourbon Street to the Chicago area. Enjoy live music, parades and fireworks, as well as authentic food and drink from New Orleans.
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