NEWSLETTERMay 12, 2026
Park Enhancements, Fan-Favorite Events and New Guest Value Initiatives Headline Season of Fun
Darien Center, N.Y. (May 12, 2026) – Six Flags Darien Lake, Western New York’s premier destination for thrills and family fun, officially opens for the 2026 season May 15, welcoming guests back for weekends and select operating days in May before transitioning to daily operations beginning June 24.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 1:00PM
Coney Island USA, April 27 — Coney Island USA, the non-profit multi-arts organization headquartered in the heart of Coney Island’s famed amusement district, is planning on staging its 44th Annual Mermaid Parade on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Apr 22, 2026
Limited-Time Offer Grants Kids Ages 3—5 Free, Unlimited Park Visits for the Entire Season at Participating Parks
Darien Center, N.Y. (April 22, 2026) – Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) invites families with young children to kick off summer early with a limited-time, free Pre‑K Pass offering children ages 3 to 5 free admission for the entire season at 22 parks across North America including Six Flags Darien Lake in Darien Center.
With fireworks, parades, sand sculpting, and baseball, Coney Island returns for a season of family-friendly fun
Coney Island (March 24, 2026) – This weekend, Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, will mark the return of the neighborhood’s iconic amusement parks, attractions, restaurants, and cultural institutions. On Palm Sunday, Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park will host the 71st Annual Palm Sunday Opening and the Blessing of the Rides, a cherished decades-long tradition of wishing for a safe, successful, and joyful season ahead.
The 2026 season kicks off with a two-day celebration on March 28th and 29th
Annual Coney Island Cyclone Egg Cream Christening ceremony slated for March 29th at 11 AM EST and the first 99 riders receive a FREE Cyclone ride and an egg cream treat to honor the iconic coaster’s 99th birthday
Brooklyn, NY (March 19, 2026) – New York City’s most iconic seaside playground, Luna Park in Coney Island, will welcome guests back for the 2026 season on Saturday, March 28 at 11:00 AM EST. Opening Weekend will be marked with a vibrant two-day celebration packed with classic charm and high-flying excitement. Festivities begin with the park's opening on Saturday and culminate in the traditional egg cream christening of the Coney Island Cyclone on Sunday, March 29 at 11:00 AM EST, alongside a full lineup of rides, treats and seaside fun.
Collaboration Expected to Boost Buzz in Western New York and Beyond
Click here to access Travis Kelce + Six Flags Media Kit
Darien Center, N.Y. (March 12, 2026) – Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the parent company of Six Flags Darien Lake, today announced a new strategic partnership with football legend and champion Travis Kelce, who will serve as a brand ambassador for North America’s largest regional amusement park operator.
Opening Friday, Nov. 21, Under the Big Top at Coney Island
Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 10, with the waitlist now open for this family-favorite experience that has captivated more than 25 million fans through jaw-dropping stunts, music, dance and cultural performances
New York, N.Y. (Sept. 26, 2025) – Flying acrobats, gravity-defying stunts, fire breathers, stilt dancers and the coolest clowns around, UniverSoul Circus closes out its 2025 tour with a holiday-season spectacular in Brooklyn. Complete with holiday lights, festive costumes and more, the “Rhythm of the World” production runs Nov. 21–Dec. 7 under the heated big top at Coney Island (1904 Surf Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11224). The waitlist is now open at UniverSoulCircus.com, offering early access to the best seats before tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m.
New Immersive Video Game Technology, Real-World Racing with Video Game Tech
U.S. Debut Of Kart Klash Signals New Era Of Tech-Driven Entertainment
New York, NY (September 15, 2025) - RPM Raceway, the immersive racing & entertainment destination with locations on the East Coast, is redefining go-kart racing with the launch of Kart Klash, the nation’s first-ever real-life racing game that merges live go-karting with an interactive video game. With a commitment to transforming the traditional analog racing experience into a gamified adventure, RPM Raceway is expanding its offerings and pioneering a new era of motorsports entertainment.
Aug 18, 2025
Coney Island USA Hosts A Pee-wee Herman Universe Look Alike Competition
Coney Island, N.Y. - The legend lives on! To celebrate the birthday of legendary actor and comedian, Paul Reubens, and his most notable character, Pee-wee Herman, as well as the 40th anniversary of his iconic film, Pee-wee's Big Adventure, we invite you to join us at Coney Island USA for the first ever Coney Island Pee-wee Herman Look Alike Contest!…
Canandaigua, NY — Roseland Waterpark officially celebrated the grand opening of its newest attraction, Roseland Mini Golf, with a ribbon cutting ceremony held yesterday morning. The event welcomed community leaders, business partners, and supporters to mark the completion of the 18-hole course, which adds a new family-friendly activity to the Canandaigua and Finger Lakes region.
