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Family Fun and Festive Cheer Highlight Holiday in the Park 2025 at Six Flags Over Texas
Holiday in the Park celebrates its 40th anniversary at Six Flags Over Texas, taking place now through December 31. Experience thousands of new decorations, Christmas lights, holiday foods and live entertainment. Merry Main Street debuts and features visits with Santa Claus, cookie decorating and new Christmas store. Join us for a second look at Holiday in the Park to experience new food offerings and a Christmas light tour of the park.
Decades Worth of Improvements Transforming Six Flags Over Texas, Tormenta First Drop Almost Complete
Six Flags Over Texas enhancements continue at a staggering rate, creating transformations that would typically play out over a couple decades. Several buildings have been remodeled, including most facades in Texas and along Smith Street. Other projects, such as the El Aserradero refresh, new dining and shopping signage and spruced up landscaping, are also in progress. Tormenta Rampaging Run construction moves forward as the first drop has nearly been topped off, marking the coaster's tallest point.
Six Flags Over Texas Celebrates Holiday in the Park's 40th Anniversary with Major Upgrades
2025 marks the 40th anniversary of Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas. This year's event features Merry Main Street, which is the centralized hub to meet Santa Claus, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus and enjoy tons of snow falling all around. Entertainment favorites, such as Holly Jolly Trolley, return, while Tinker's Toy Factory debuts in Southern Palace Theatre. The anniversary celebration also features millions of Christmas lights, thousands of new decor pieces and plenty of holiday treats.
Huge Entertainment Changes Come to Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas, Full Event Review
Holiday in the Park has returned to Six Flags Over Texas now through December 31. This year's event features nearly a dozen new entertainment offerings, including FROST in Southern Palace Theatre and Holly Jolly Trolley. Family activities feature visits and photos with Santa Claus, the new North Pole Post Office and interactions with Mrs. Claus. For older guests, brave the Krampus in Paradise haunted house and enjoy an adult beverage in the reimagined Merry Marketplace.
‘Bigger and Brighter’: Six Flags Over Texas Announces Massive Expansion of Holiday in the Park Celebration for 2024
North Texas’ premier Christmas event, Holiday in the Park®, returns to Six Flags Over Texas bigger, brighter, and better than ever. This year’s festival will feature seven new shows and four new seasonal activities for the whole family, partnered with fan favorites such as photos with Santa, thrilling rides and dazzling lights. Holiday in the Park opens Sunday, Nov. 24 and runs weekends and select weekdays through Dec. 31.
An Interesting Final Visit to Holiday in the Park 2022
Our final visit to Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas takes place the week before Christmas. Though the park has more decorations since our previous visit, we run into issues with Holiday Market offerings closing early and the midday cancellation of shows.
A Cold, Slow & Rainy Start to Holiday in the Park 2022
Our first visit to Holiday in the Park 2022 at Six Flags Over Texas takes on some interesting turns with not-so-great theme park weather. However, we are able to experience a handful of the event's entertainment offerings, holiday overlays and park-wide Christmas light displays. Holiday in the Park takes place now through January 2.
Tour of the New Holiday Market, Holiday in the Park 2022
Six Flags Over Texas debuts their all-new Holiday Market feature during Holiday in the Park. Taking place now through December 23, the area features several food and gift vendors, specialty food items, fire pits, holiday merchandise, visits with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, festive decor and more.
New Holiday in the Park Updates, Veterans Weekend Celebration
We are less than a week out from the beginning of Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas. While a handful of details have been released, we take a loop around the park to piece together other event clues. Six Flags also hosted their Veterans Weekend event, which gave veterans and active military personnel free admission, along with several other perks.
Holiday in the Park - Amazing New Shows & Christmas Tree, New Parade & More
Holiday in the Park is in full swing at Six Flags Over Texas. This year's holiday event features a slate of completely new entertainment offerings, an all-new Christmas tree, specialty food and decor, the Nochebuena overlay at Casa Magnetica and more.
Holiday in the Park 2020 Opening Weekend
We head out to opening weekend of Holiday in the Park 2020 at Six Flags Over Texas. This year's event features numerous entertainment offerings, several family-friendly activities, miles of Christmas lights, specialty food items and more.
Live Stream Guide to Holiday in the Park 2020
Join us for another event guide live stream as we take a look at Holiday in the Park 2020 at Six Flags Over Texas! We preview live entertainment offerings, special features and activities, what's new for 2020, specialty food items and more.
Holiday in the Park Preparations & Riding the Six Flags Railroad Once Again
We head out to Six Flags Over Texas one week before the start of their Holiday in the Park 2020 event to check out Christmas lights, the Merry Marketplace, a hint at live entertainment offerings and other fun decor.
VIDEO: First Visit to Holiday in the Park 2019, Aquaman: Power Wave Construction
Our first visit to Holiday in the Park provides an extensive look at event entertainment, specialty food and other festivities. Crews also begin pouring footers for the all-new Aquaman: Power Wave attraction.
Your Guide to Holiday in the Park 2019 at Six Flags Over Texas
Join us for a complete run-down of all Holiday in the Park-related entertainment, activities, and features taking place at Six Flags Over Texas this year!
Exploring the Park's New Flash Pass System
accesso, the company that operates Six Flags’ Flash Pass system, recently rolled out a brand new Flash Pass watch band to Six Flags Over Texas just before the season ends. Six Flags is no stranger to the watch-style Flash Pass. Six Flags America, Hurricane Harbor Arlington, and more have a previous model of the Flash Pass watch.
In-Depth Tour of Merry Marketplace - Holiday in the Park
Perhaps our favorite part of Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas is the Merry Marketplace. This specialized area was introduced at last year’s event and includes specialty food, activities, shopping, entertainment, photo opportunities, and more.
VIDEO: Holiday in the Park 2018 - Trying Specialty Food Options, Entertainment, & More
We visit Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas for a second time and try out a few of the holiday-exclusive specialty food options, more in-park entertainment, and show you what type of Holiday in the Park merchandise is available.
VIDEO: Holiday in the Park 2018 Opening Night
Join us as we explore opening night of Holiday in the Park 2018 by checking out decor, the Merry Marketplace, live entertainment, specialty foods, and more.
Five Can't-Miss Activities at Holiday in the Park 2018
Holiday in the Park is perhaps the best-equipped time of year at Six Flags Over Texas in terms of entertainment and general activities that guests can enjoy while they are attending. From live shows, a real snow hill, and the Merry Marketplace, there is usually a little something for everyone.