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Brooklyn, N.Y. - Puppets Come Home! at Coney Island kicks off its fifth season with a screening of Heather Henson’s HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS film series on Friday, June 2nd, 8pm at Coney Island USA, 1208 Surf Ave, Brooklyn.

A part of Heather Henson's Green Feather Foundation (formerly IBEX Puppetry), HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS is a traveling film series that promotes independent artists exploring their handmade craft specifically for the screen.

New Premium Offerings Include a VIP Lounge

Theme Park Offers New Events, Park Enhancements and World Class Experiences  

Darien Center, N.Y. ─ May 11, 2023 ─ Six Flags Darien Lake, the Thrill Capital of New York, will kick off the 2023 season with new events and park enhancements to provide a memorable and premium park experience.

Brooklyn, NY -- The 23nd annual installment of the Coney Island Film Festival, named one of the "25 Coolest Film Festivals" by MovieMaker Magazine, hits the shores of Coney Island from Friday, May 5th through Sunday, May 7th. This year's edition features 103 films from around the world.

The festival kicks off on Friday Night, May 5th at 7:30pm at the Coney Island Museum with the New York City Premiere of the Documentary Feature "Circus of the Scars - The Insider Odyssey of the Jim Rose Circus Sideshow", directed by Cory Wees.

Monticello, N.Y. (March 20, 2023) – Looking for that awesome spring break getaway, but you dread aggravating airport delays, the “are we there yet?” never-ending car ride and stand-still traffic? At The Kartrite, it’s spring break all year long – but especially in spring! This April, enjoy endless amounts of activities for the whole family at New York’s newest and largest indoor waterpark. And know that The Kartrite’s Catskill Mountains location is conveniently nearby, less than a tank of gas away!…

Opening the 2023 season at Coney Island USA!

Brooklyn, NY –– The 5th annual Coney Island Ritual Cabaret opens Coney Island USA's spectacular 2023 season! After cancelling in 2020 due to COVID, this festival finally marks International Culture Lab’s (ICL) 5th year of probing the fantastical blending of ritual and entertainment on Coney Island USA’s (CIUSA) Sideshows by the Seashore stage. Once again, ICL has assembled an array of performance artists, musicians, puppeteers, sideshow performers and (butoh) dancers, all of whom have been tasked with presenting original works that define “ritual cabaret” through the lens of their own particular aesthetic, discipline and lineage.

LEGOLAND® New York Resort’s first-ever Holiday Bricktacular kicks off November 25^th.

The celebration features festive décor including an eight-foot-tall LEGO® wreath, all-new entertainment, holiday-themed food and beverages, and exclusive seasonal attractions.

From November 25 – 28, take advantage of an exclusive Black Friday/Cyber Monday offer to save on tickets, vacation packages, and annual passes!

Goshen, NY – It’s beginning to look a lot like Holiday Bricktacular! LEGOLAND® New York is transforming into a LEGO® wonderland from November 25, 2022 – January 1, 2023, for its first-ever Holiday Bricktacular. During the ultimate festive experience for families with children ages two through 12, guests will discover elaborate, twinkling décor, unforgettable seasonal entertainment, and special sweet treats this season – all included with general Park admission and select annual passes.

Plus, the Return of the Popular Dining and Membership Programs

Darien Center, N.Y. ─ August 25, 2022 ─ Six Flags Darien Lake, the Thrill Capital of New York, today announced the launch of the 2023 Six Flags Seasonal Pass and Annual Membership programs along with a robust lineup of special events during the 2023 season. New offerings create endless opportunities for fun all season long.

$20 General Admission Tickets will be Available for 2 Days

Rye, N.Y. (July 28, 2022) –  Today, Playland announced a special “Christmas in July” flash sale taking place on Thursday, July 28 and Friday, July 29 to keep the fun holiday spirit going through the rest of summer.

“It’s been a fantastic summer so far and we’re looking forward to welcoming even more guests to the park through this sale. Whether you’re looking for a gift to give or just want a great deal, there’s nothing like a day at Playland to create memories that will last a lifetime,” said Ernest Blundell, General Manager of Playland. “Given that the park recently reopened in early June with new renovations, we want both old and new visitors to experience what we have to offer this season!”…

Annual Pass Program Launched; Enhancement Allows Use of Passes for 12 Months After Purchase

Darien Center, N.Y. ─ June 14, 2022 ─ Six Flags Darien Lake, the Thrill Capital of New York, today announced the introduction of the new Six Flags Annual Pass program. For the first time, with the purchase of a Six Flags Annual Pass, guests now have the opportunity to visit Six Flags parks for 12 months after purchase, providing more flexibility and value to experience the thrill, beautification and new modernization efforts of Six Flags like never before.

Darien Center, N.Y. - Six Flags Darien Lake will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the water park’s newest water slide, Wahoo Wave and the rebrand of our water park to Hurricane Harbor. Experience the 60-foot-tall addition that will rank as one of the tallest water rides in Hurricane Harbor. Following a six-story climb to the top of the tower Wahoo Wave riders will twist through a hairpin turn, followed by a corkscrew. Without warning, riders in four-person tubes will plunge down an unforgettable, three-story drop. This adrenaline-packed adventure will send riders into near-vertical motions to experience extended hang times and zero g-forces.