Your Guide to Six Flags Great America

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(Updated April 17, 2025)

Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor Chicago is the quintessential experience for adults and children of all ages. Great America is open in late April through October. Hurricane Harbor Chicago opens Memorial Day weekend and closes Labor Day weekend for the season.

The Gurnee amusement park features 18 roller coasters, amazing live shows, fireworks, delicious dining options, nine themed areas with other fantastic rides and tons more of excitement. Hurricane Harbor Chicago is highlighted by 25-water slides; a 500,000-gallon wave pool; Skull Island, the world's largest interactive water playground; and so much more.

The innovative fun zone is always pushing the envelope. Get set to elevate your thrill-seeking adventures with Six Flags Great America's newest attraction, Wrath of Rakshasa, debuting in spring 2025. Towering at 180 feet high with five gravity-defying inversions, this dive coaster sets the record as the world's steepest drop with the most inversions. Prepare to be amazed by this heartracing thrill ride. 

Don't miss the opening day on April 18 for an unforgettable experience at the Midwest's Thrill Capital.

As the foremost amusement destination in the Midwest, Six Flags Great America stands out for its exceptional collection of groundbreaking thrill rides, captivating live performances and top-tier culinary options. Spanning more than 300 acres of pure excitement, the park delivers an unmatched spectrum of exhilarating adventures and entertainment, ensuring it's an ideal choice for families, friends and those craving excitement.

Don't forget about the events schedule, featuring returning guest-favorite events, such as: Star Spangled Nights, featuring an epic firework show to celebrate Independence Day; Viva La Fiesta, a vibrant celebration of Latin American cultures with music, dance and food; and Oktoberfest, with delicious German beers and cuisine. 

For the second year, Six Flags Great America is hosting Great Summer Nights, showcasing live music, top-notch entertainment and classic summer treats, promising an unforgettable seasonal extravaganza! 

Six Flags Great America is also known for Fright Fest. Fright Fest by SNICKERS is the Halloween capital of Lake County boasting thrills by day and frights by night as the park is transformed into a haunted haven from mid-September to late October.

Experience two great parks in one destination at Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor Chicago. Explore a world of thrilling rides, a slew of serious coasters, great dining treats, charming live entertainment, an undying tribute to Looney Tunes and DC Comics and so much more at this renowned mainstay.