What I remember growing up in Union County were the nights preceding our summer weekend trips down the shore that would sometimes include a foray to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. My sister and I would petition our parents to make that the first destination before setting foot on the sandy shores of nearby Belmar. We couldn’t wait! 

As you may have heard come November, our cherished Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson will be closing in November after decades of family fun. That however should not deter BestrentNJ.com Jackson township residents at Gardens at Jackson 21 in making summer 2025 a warm milestone embrace of fun & farewell to the best amusement park fun any New Jersey kid and family could ever hope for!

Wipe away your tears because the fun is still fever pitch level and for amusement park devotees (like me), there’s even a new ride to check out – THE FLASH: VERTICAL VELOCITY. 

Weather permitting, the park will be open daily through Labor Day. Here’s a list of some of the special events for swan song summer 2025;

  • Star-Spangled Nights: July 4 and 5
  • Summerbration: July 4 to Aug. 17
  • Fright Fest: Sept. 12 to Nov. 2 (select days)
  • Kids Boo Fest: Saturdays and Sundays Sept. 13 to Nov. 2
  • Oktoberfest: Saturday and Sundays, Sept. 13 to Nov 2. 

By clicking here, you’ll be taken to the Six Flags Great Adventure website where you can read more about updates, special discounts and events before your visit.

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