Holiday World 2027 Calendar Announced and Pre-K Passes Available

“It’s hard to believe, but it’s time to start planning for next year’s Summer fun already,” says President & CEO Matt Eckert. “Cannonball! construction is moving quickly. Our larger-than-life inflatable swans, ‘Ron the Swan’ and ‘Ron Swan’s Son, ’ were recently put in place, and the track is going up quickly!”

2027 Platinum Season Passholders will be among the first to ride Cannonball! water roller coaster, with an exclusive preview day on Saturday, May 1, and all Season Passholders will be able to ride on Sunday, May 2. Platinum Season Passholders and Guests of Santa’s Cottages will also be able to use Early Entry to enjoy first rides of the day on Cannonball!, then select Splashin’ Safari attractions in June and July.

This will be Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s fifth year offering a free Pre-K Pass. Children must be born between July 1, 2021, and November 1, 2023 in order to qualify, and their age must be verified with a government-issued document when the pass is first processed.

“We put families first here at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari,” adds Eckert. “We’re proud to be a leader in high-quality family-friendly entertainment. With Free Unlimited Soft Drinks, Free Parking, Free Sunscreen, and Free Pre-K Passes, our value is unmatched!”

The 2027 calendar includes the return of fan-favorite programming, from Summer Wine’d Down Culinary Festival to Happy Halloween Weekends, and Holidays in the Sky drone show. The expanded calendar includes more July operating hours and more operating days

“The fans have asked and we listened,” adds Eckert. “We’ve expanded operating hours significantly for the 2027 season, and we’re bringing back our most popular events.

The parks’ limited time Black Friday Deals on Tickets begin November 23.  Season Pass discounts decrease January 2, 2027.

Holiday World’s location in Santa Claus, Indiana—just a few hours from cities like Indianapolis, Louisville, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Nashville, and Columbus—makes it an accessible and worthwhile destination for families and thrill-seekers alike. Holiday World is a popular multi-day getaway destination for residents of Kansas City, Atlanta, and Chicago.