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04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Six Flags New England opens this weekend with new coaster coming this summer
AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – Six Flags New England in Agawam is scheduled to open this weekend. The park will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. leading into Spring Break. Beginning Friday, April 18th, it will be open the entire week as kids are off from school through Sunday, April 27th. Festival of Flowers: Celebrating floral art, science at Springfield Museums The park then closes Monday through Thursday until Memorial Day weekend, when the water park is set to open. Select days until June when the park is open daily for the summer. Six Flags New England will be debuting its newest coaster, the Quantum Accelerator, later this summer. It will be the first dual-launch straddle coaster in New England. Some of the season's events include the following: April 18 ─ 27, Spring Break Days allow families to create memories with a visit to Six Flags New England. July 4 ─ 6, Star Spangled Nights is the region's premier 4th of July celebration. Experience a fireworks display synchronized to patriotic music. July 26 ─ Aug. 10, Food & Brew Festival is a limited-time, weekend event where guests can indulge in mouthwatering dishes and local craft brews. Sept. 6 ─ Oct. 26, Oktoberfest is a beloved annual celebration that brings the spirit of Germany's world-famous festival to life. Guests can sample authentic German cuisine paired with a diverse selection of craft beers. Lively music and captivating performances will also take place. Sept. 20 ─ Nov. 2, Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS® transforms Six Flags New England into a haunting landscape packed with hair-raising attractions, spine-tingling scare zones, terrifying mazes and ghoulish characters. Available weekends and select nights. Sept. 20 ─ Oct. 26, Kids Boo Fest is spooktacular fun for all ages. Families can enjoy unboolievable entertainment, exciting activities, trick-or-treat trails, and Halloween-themed experiences on select days. 'At Six Flags New England, we're all about creating unforgettable experiences for guests of all ages. This year, we're bringing quality events, new food offerings and even more excitement by opening New England's first dual-launch straddle coaster, Quantum Accelerator, in summer 2025,' said Peter Carmichael, park president. 'It perfectly complements our extensive lineup of world-class rides and attractions, making Six Flags New England the ultimate destination for family fun and excitement.' The park is also reminding visitors of their chaperone policy, all guests 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by an adult by 4 p.m. For ticket prices and park hours, visit WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Six Flags New England to open in April, new coaster launches this summer
AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – Six Flags New England announced it's opening day and events for the 2025 season. Diana's Bakery in Agawam announced closure, hundreds to lose jobs Six Flags is set to open for the season on April 5th. The park also announced the lineup of special events, such as fireworks displays, food festivals, and Halloween fun that is all included with a Six Flags Gold Season Pass. Passes are on sale now. Some of the season's events include the following: April 18 ─ 27, Spring Break Days allow families to create memories with a visit to Six Flags New England. July 4 ─ 6, Star Spangled Nights is the region's premier 4th of July celebration. Experience a fireworks display synchronized to patriotic music. July 26 ─ Aug. 10, Food & Brew Festival is a limited-time, weekend event where guests can indulge in mouthwatering dishes and local craft brews. Sept. 6 ─ Oct. 26, Oktoberfest is a beloved annual celebration that brings the spirit of Germany's world-famous festival to life. Guests can sample authentic German cuisine paired with a diverse selection of craft beers. Lively music and captivating performances will also take place. Sept. 20 ─ Nov. 2, Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS® transforms Six Flags New England into a haunting landscape packed with hair-raising attractions, spine-tingling scare zones, terrifying mazes and ghoulish characters. Available weekends and select nights. Sept. 20 ─ Oct. 26, Kids Boo Fest is spooktacular fun for all ages. Families can enjoy unboolievable entertainment, exciting activities, trick-or-treat trails, and Halloween-themed experiences on select days. Six Flags will also be debuting their newest coaster, the Quantum Accelerator, later this summer. It will be the first dual-launch straddle coaster in New England. 'At Six Flags New England, we're all about creating unforgettable experiences for guests of all ages. This year, we're bringing quality events, new food offerings and even more excitement by opening New England's first dual-launch straddle coaster, Quantum Accelerator, in summer 2025,' said Peter Carmichael, park president. 'It perfectly complements our extensive lineup of world-class rides and attractions, making Six Flags New England the ultimate destination for family fun and excitement.' WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.