Families planning a summer visit to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari have even more time to enjoy everything the park has to offer.

Holiday World has announced extended operating hours on July 18, July 25 and August 1, 2026, giving guests extra time to experience roller coasters after dark, take in live entertainment, enjoy signature food offerings and cap the evening with one of the Midwest’s premier nighttime spectaculars.

On those three Saturdays, Holiday World will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., while Splashin’ Safari will operate from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

“We’re in the middle of a fantastic season,” said Leah Koch-Blumhardt, Director of Communications and fourth-generation owner. “So, we decided to add more time for fun to the calendar. This means more time to take in a show, enjoy your favorite food, and more time for our legendary night rides.”

The extended schedule comes as excitement continues to build around the park’s recently announced Cannonball! Water Roller Coaster, a record-breaking attraction scheduled to debut in May 2027. While anticipation is already growing for the future addition, Holiday World says there’s still plenty to experience this season.

Guests visiting through August 3 can enjoy the Holidays in the Sky drone and fireworks spectacular, featuring hundreds of synchronized drones, dazzling lighting effects and a fireworks finale. The Summer Wine’d Down Culinary Festival begins August 4, followed by Friday Night Live! on August 21.

Fall brings the return of Happy Halloween Weekends, beginning September 19, with the park’s longest Halloween celebration ever. The family-friendly event will once again feature the popular dinosaur corn maze and the Dinos Soar in the Sky drone show.

A Destination Worth the Drive

Located in Santa Claus, Indiana, Holiday World is an easy road trip from Indianapolis, Louisville, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Nashville and Columbus, while also drawing families from larger markets including Chicago, Kansas City and Atlanta. With extended summer hours, nationally acclaimed attractions and a full lineup of seasonal events, there’s never been a better time to plan a visit.

Holiday World. There’s more to discover than ever before.

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(Photos courtesy Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari)