Holiday in the Park 2025 Full Trip Report

Full Holiday in the Park 2025 Trip Report

In 1985 Six Flags over Texas began the Holiday in the Park tradition as a festive way to celebrate Christmas and bring in guests during an otherwise slow part of the year. 40 years later, the event thrives at being a winter-time tradition for Texas families and...

Free Admission for First Responders

Six Flags over Texas is offering free admission for law enforcement, EMTs, and firefighters (plus a guest) from 11/23-11/26, 2025. Tickets must be redeemed at Guest Relations with a valid work ID. First responders may purchase up to six more tickets for just $19.99...

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What to Expect at Holiday in the Park 2025

Six Flags Over Texas launched its Holiday in the Park tradition way back in 1985, making 2025 the event’s 40th anniversary. And while we continue witnessing unprecedented levels of investment for the original Six Flags park—in the form of Tormenta and countless other...

40th Annual Holiday in the Park Begins November 23

40th Annual Holiday in the Park Begins November 23

Holiday in the Park 2025 is set to be the biggest ever, with this year marking the 40th anniversary of the event which Six Flags over Texas started back in 1985. To celebrate the momentous event, hundreds of new decorations are being installed alongside 2.5 million...

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Holiday in the Park 2024 Opening Day Trip Report

Holiday in the Park 2024 is upon us and we visited Six Flags over Texas for the holiday spectacular's opening day to see if the promise of the expanded, reimagined event was true. While this trip report will only cover this initial daytime visit, be sure to visit our...

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Final Visit of 2023: Experiencing a Park-Wide Power Outage

Though Christmas has passed, Holiday in the Park at Six Flags over Texas still runs through December 31. A last-minute decision, we headed out to the park for a short visit on Thursday, December 28th (park hours: noon-8pm). We arrived around 12:45pm and beelined for...

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Holiday in the Park on Black Friday

Holiday in the Park 2023 is in full swing at Six Flags over Texas, so we visited the park the day after Thanksgiving to see what's new, what's back, and what's gone compared to prior years' events. While visitors to the park reported light crowds at park opening, this...

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Six Flags Kicks Off Fire and Ice Festival

Six Flags over Texas is extending the Holiday in the Park magic through its new Fire and Ice winter festival, kicking off its 60th anniversary season. Weekends from Jan. 9 through February 28th, as well as January 18 and February 15, guests can continue to enjoy many...

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Holiday in the Park 2020 Update & Aquaman Construction Update

Holiday in the Park is in full swing at Six Flags over Texas, albeit the ongoing pandemic has of course changed a few things here and there. We visited in late November to experience the park's annual holiday event and see if it lives up to past years' expectations....