Your family might know Six Flags Great America as the go-to amusement park for spring and summertime fun. In the fall, the park transforms into Fright Fest with haunted houses, spooky decorations and frightening characters.
This winter, Six Flags is extending its season to bring holiday joy to families. The new Arctic Adventure drive-through light display, produced by World of Illumination, will wow families with a winter wonderland of twinkling lights that can be admired from the comfort of your own vehicle.
Arctic Adventure
- When: Select days from Nov. 17-Dec. 31
- Where: Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee
- Hours: 6-10 p.m.
- Cost: $39.99+/per vehicle
Arctic Adventure is hosted by Beti the Yeti, the adorable yeti who is part of Santa’s Special Gift Delivery Unit. As you drive through a snowflake tunnel and snowy holiday displays that are lit up with more than one million lights, your family will meet many of Beti’s tundra-dwelling friends.
The drive-through light show is a whimsical wonderland that unfolds like a storybook adventure. Kids will love meeting Beti’s pals while enjoying holiday music.
Six Flags Carousel Lights & Market
- When: Nov. 25-26, Fridays and Saturdays Dec. 1-23
- Where: Carousel Plaza and Orleans Place
- Hours: 6:30-10 p.m.
- Cost: Included in Arctic Adventure admission.
On select days, families can step into the park after the drive-through experience and enjoy holiday treats, festive photo ops and even more winter decor at the Carousel Lights & Market. Be sure to check the Six Flags calendar to determine which days your family can enjoy the festive post-show fun.
Find more tips on visiting Six Flags with kids in our amusement park family guide.
Tips for attending Arctic Adventure
- Tickets are valid for a timed entry and are only available online. Make sure to purchase tickets before you head out!
- As this is a drive-through show, families must prioritize safety first. Make sure all the kiddos wear a seat belt and are in the appropriate car seat.
- The holiday music can be heard through your car’s radio. A park ambassador will assist your family in tuning your radio to the correct station, but you must have a working FM radio to connect to the visual component of the show.
- Turn off your headlights when driving through the lights — the holiday lights are more than bright enough to guide you.
- The show lasts about 20-30 minutes. On peak hours and days, there may be a longer wait. Make sure to use the bathroom before you begin, and consider stocking the car with a few snacks or games to keep the kiddos entertained while they wait to enter.
- Get creative when snapping photos! Families cannot leave their vehicles during the light show, but that doesn’t mean you can’t capture the moment. Try rolling down a window or taking a picture through the sunroof.
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