Six Flags Great America

2008 Special Events and Educational Programs

April 26 - June 15, 2008
Math And Science Days
Math and Science Days take an academic objective and apply it to a recreational atmosphere to create a hands-on learning experience. A special Math and Science manual is provided on CD and is free to all participating schools. Presented by K’NEX.

A free Math and Science Day manual is available as a guide for you to build your curriculum for this educational and exciting event.

Math and Science Student Manual (PDF Format)
Math and Science Teacher Manual (PDF Format)
Math and Science Day Order Form (PDF Format)
Math and Science Day Mailer (PDF Format)

May 4, 18 and June 1
Dance Fest
Save the dates: May 4, 18 and June 1, 2008! Our Dance Fest showcase will be hosted at Six Flags Great America for the 14th year.

Whether your squad performs ballet or hip hop, showcase your talents on stage at Six Flags Great America!

Coaches - please review the Dance Fest guidelines. All squads must adhere to the Dance Fest guidelines in order to participate.

If you need any clarification on the guidelines, please contact the Group Sales office at 847-249-1952.
Each dancer must submit a Medical Release Form at the Dance Fest event.
A Medical Release Form is available below.
Register your squad (PDF Format)
2008 Dance Fest guidlines (PDF Format)
Medical and liability release form (PDF Format)
May 18 Dance Fest Schedule (PDF Format)

May 10 - 11
Physics Days
Challenge your students to see, feel and touch the laws of physics by attending the private Physics Day.

If your physics class is unable to attend on our exclusive Physics Day - Thursday, May 8th, you may choose any regular operating day between April 26th and June 15th. Season Passes are not accepted on the private Physics Day. Buses park for free on May 8th only.
Presented by K’NEX Education.

Check back soon for more Physics Day information.
Physics Day Mailer (PDF Format)
Physics Days student manual (PDF Format)
Physics Days teacher manual (PDF Format)
Physics Day Order Form
Any Day Order Form

Download data taken from the Vernier accelerometers. Find the ride that the data was taken on and the first name and last initial.

May 21
ERT on The Dark Knight Coaster
Season Passholders who purchased their Season Pass last fall BEFORE the October 28, 2007 deadline, will enjoy an exclusive ride on our newest ride, THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster!

Season Passholders will become citizens of GOTHAM as they are immersed into darkness for an exclusive ride time on THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster on May 21, 2008 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Guests must bring their Season Pass and the lanyard that was issued last fall! Enjoy the ride!

This event is only open to Season Passholders who purchased their Season Pass last Fall before the October 28, 2007 deadline!

May 24 - May 26
Memorial Day Celebration
Kick off the summer at the Six Flags Memorial Day Celebration. Enjoy family thrills and entertainment all day long! Sponsored by The Bill Engvall Show.

June 1
Festival de Familia
Enjoy a variety of Hispanic entertainment for the whole family including a special comedy show by Huicho Dominguez!

Join us for a day of fun as we celebrate Festival de Familia! This event will take place in Hometown Square from 10:00am to 3:00pm and includes clowns Peterete Y Panchoncito, the Mexican Dance Ensemble, Banda Perla Bonita, Huicho Dominguez and more.
Sponsored by UNIVISION Radio and TV.

June 6 - June 8
Professional Bowling Assoc. Bowling Tournament
Watch the biggest names in bowling as they roll for strikes at Six Flags Great America.
The biggest names in bowling will bring their "A" game to Six Flags Great America for a nationally televised bowling event!
The competition will begin on Friday, June 6th at 10:30 am and on Saturday, June 7th at 11:30 am.
Below is the list of bowlers who will roll for strikes at this event:
Chris Barnes
Norm Duke
Sean Rash
Pete Weber
Patrick Allen
Jason Belmonte
Parker Bohn III
Mike Fagan
Michael Haugen Jr.
Tommy Jones
Mika Koivuniemi
Wes Malott
Rhino Page
Mike Scroggins
Robert Smith
Walter Ray Williams Jr.
Danny Wiseman
Mike Wolfe
In addition, PBA Hall of Famers Brian Voss, Carmen Salvino and Mark Roth will be in attendance!

June 7
Girl and Boy Scout Days
Girl and Boy Scouts are invited to get their thrill on at Six Flags Great America! Experience rollercoasters, family rides, kids areas and Hurricane Harbor Water Park (Open for June 7 event only).

Scouts and their families will enjoy an all-you-can-eat meal that includes fried chicken, hot dogs, potato salad, pasta salad, chips, pickles, rolls and unlimited Coke products. Groups can purchase admission and picnic tickets at participating Scout Councils or by ordering by phone, fax or mail.

June 22, 29, July 13, 20, 27
Sunday Rocks
Sundays rock at Six Flags Great America with the hottest musical stars performing live! Concerts are free with admission. Seating is limited.

June 22: DEMI LOVATO

July 6: SEAN KINGSTON

July 13: Gavin Degraw

July 20: MARIO

July 27: NATASHA BEDINGFIELD

Admission wristbands will be distributed starting at 11 a.m. in Southwest Territory. Doors will open one hour prior to concert time.

June 30
Q101 Warped Tour Day
Come hang out with Q101.1 and meet all of your favorite Warped Tour bands like Ludo, 3OH!3 and many more. You may also get the chance to win Warped Tour 2008 tickets!

July 12
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day
Join us for our 13th annual Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness Day on Saturday, July 12, 2008. Enjoy spectacular live shows throughout the day - interpreted for the Deaf community!
Event Flyer (PDF format)

July 16 - July 17
Park Jam
On August 16 and 17, join us for a Park jam - a free concert starring your favorite pop sensations! Check back for more details on this concert you don’t want to miss!.

July 30 and 31
Ellis and Associates Intl. Lifeguard Challenge
On July 30 and 31, lifeguard teams from around the world will compete in the annual Lifeguard Challenge in Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags Great America.
This weekend events include a rescue relay and two large scale scenarios.

Saturday, August 23
Corn Toss Tournament
Bags, behemoth coasters and Bugs Bunny join together at Six Flags Great America for a Corn Toss tournament. More details coming soon!

July 12
A Walk in the Park
Six Flags Friends and Cure Kids Cancer partner to raise money for pediatric cancer research with a benefit walk through the park. Check back for more details on how to get involved!

Weekends in October:
Fright Fest October 4 - November 2
This fall, Six Flags Great America will be totally transformed into a Halloween playground for the 18th annual Fright Fest