Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari announces extended hours

Santa Claus–Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari hours will be extended on July 18 and 25, as well as August 1, 2026. On those dates, Holiday World will be open from 10 am to 10 pm, and Splashin’ Safari will be open from 11 am to 7:30 pm.

“We’re in the middle of a fantastic season,” says 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.”

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari officials recently announced Cannonball! Water Roller Coaster, which will open in May of 2027. 2027 Platinum Season Passes are available at their lowest prices only through July 15, 2026.

“We’re excited for Cannonball!” adds Koch-Blumhardt. “But there’s still plenty of time for fun in 2026. Some of our most popular events are still coming up.”

Holidays in the Sky drone and fireworks spectacular runs nightly, weather permitting, through August 3. Summer Wine’d Down Culinary Festival begins August 4. Friday Night Live! begins August 21. Happy Halloween Weekends will be the longest run of the event in park history and will once again feature a dinosaur corn maze and Dinos Soar in the Sky drone show. The family-friendly event begins September 19. The full 2026 calendar is available online.