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California’s Great America Extends 2026 Season Through November 1

Seven bonus operating periods now keep the Santa Clara park open into the fall.

California’s Great America carousel and entrance garden on a sunny day
Image Credit: Six Flags

Six Flags has extended California’s Great America’s 2026 operating calendar beyond Labor Day weekend, adding fall dates through November 1.

Seven Bonus Operating Periods Run From September 12 to November 1

DatePark schedule change
September 12–13Bonus operating weekend
September 19Bonus operating day
September 26Bonus operating day
October 3Bonus operating day
October 10–11Bonus operating weekend
October 17–18Bonus operating weekend
October 31–November 1Bonus Halloween weekend

The 2026 Season Now Reaches November 1

The added dates extend the season past its previous Labor Day weekend endpoint. Check California’s Great America hours for opening times before visiting.

Gold Pass Benefits Continue During the Added Dates

The 2026 Gold Pass covers participating parks in California, Arizona and Mexico. Its listed benefits include access to most seasonal and holiday events, with Knott’s Scary Farm excluded.

Sources: Six Flags’ season-extension announcement and the park’s calendar and hours page.

Image: Six Flags via the official announcement.

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