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2008 Shows & Events

Most Recent Show & Events List

 

 
Spring Spin: 5/17 - 5/26

One Good Turn to Benefit Another™ is a program designed to help non-profits raise additional funds for their organizations while offering ticket purchasers the best value of The Great Escape 2008 season.

 

 

"Get Ready to Wiggle" Show: 5/17 - 11/02

The new Wiggles World themed children’s area will be inhabited by The Wiggles’ cast of supporting characters: Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus, who will pose for photos with guests and perform daily in the "Get Ready to Wiggle" show in the all-new Wiggles Theater.

 

 

View NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s #88 Chevy: 5/17

NASCAR legend, Dale Earnhardt Jr., will have his #88 National Guard Chevy Impala make an appearance at The Great Escape on Saturday, May 17 from 10 - 3 pm.  Guests will receive a complimentary photo of the car.

 

 

Mega Wedgie Flyaway: 5/24

Be apart of the opening of Splashwater Kingdom’s all new attraction Mega Wedgie, and join FLY 92.3, May 24 from 1 - 3 p.m. as they giveaway a flyaway trip to a TBD concert

 

 

History Day: 6/12

History Comes Alive:  Living history enthusiasts Schuyler’s Company will take students back in time to experience what life was like in 1759 during the French & Indian War. For more information about Schuyler’s Company, visit www.schuylers.org.

 

 

Wild Thing: 6/13

Students get "wild" on June 13 with exotic animals to learn all about their personal history, species and habitat.

 

 

Wiggles World!: 6/14

Join B95.5 on Saturday, June 14 from 2 - 4 p.m. for Wiggles World!  Come see all your favorite Wiggles characters including; Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Captain Feathersword and Henry the Octopus, as B95.5 plays all their popular songs.  Kids can enjoy face painting, coloring, and a craft area while riding all new rides in Wiggles World!

 

 

The Wiggles are Coming!: 6/15

Wahoo! The Wiggles are coming to The Great Escape on Sunday, June 15. 

 

 

Glory Day: 6/21

Raise thousands of dollars while celebrating your faith at our
2008 Glory Days! Keep $3.00 from every ticket sold! Guest who attend Glory Day receive:  A day full of fun!  Over 135 rides, shows, games and attractions, a special concert by FALLING UP, Faster Pastor Go-Kart Race, PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE.

 

 

Fireworks: 7/4

Don’t miss our spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 p.m

 

 

Season Pass VIP Day: 7/5

Six Flags season pass holders and their guests are invited to our VIP party in our North Woods picnic grove.

 

 

Cartoon Network Get Animated: 7/12

Cartoon Network’s national Get Animated tour comes to The Great Escape to encourage kids to get up and get active on July 12.  With plenty of fun and challenging events like the Ben 10 Bike Challenge, Foster’s Soccer Challenge, Class of 3000, Dance, Dance Challenge and more, kids will get a work out while earning rewards.

 

 

Guitar Hero Challenge: 7/19

Compete in 103.1 Guitar Hero Challenge on July 19.  Winners will be based upon high scores, and the guitar pros with the highest scores will win various prizes!

 

 

U.S.A. Luge Contest: 7/25

From 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. on July 25 in Splashwater Kingdom, guests will have the chance to compete in Luge style races down our waterslides to win fantastic prizes from Panasonic, JetBlue, LG Electronics and more.  The USA Luge National Team will be here to provide tips, sign autographs and show off their Olympic medals.  Registration is from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

 

 

Hero's Week: 8/11 - 8/15

Military personnel, teachers, police officers, fire department, nurses and EMS personnel will receive free admission August 11 - 15, 2008.

 

 

Fly 92 Digs The Great Escape: 8/11

Break out your buckets and shovels, on August 11, palenontologists will come and show kids how to dig for dino bones.  Kids will be able to build sand castles, search for buried treasure and create sand art.

 

 

Season Pass VIP Day: 8/17

Six Flags season pass holders and their guests are invited to our VIP party in our North Woods picnic grove.

 

 

Wii Fit Family Challenge Contest: 8/17

Join B95.5 on August 17, and compete in the Wii Fit Family Challenge. 

 

 

Rock Band Challenge: 8/23

Join FLY 92.3 August 23, for the Rock Band Challenge.

 

 

Oktoberfest: 9/13 - 9/21

Guten Tag!  Experience the tastes, sounds and sights of Germany at The Great Escape’s exciting Oktoberfest, the weekends of September 13-14 and 20-21.  Enjoy ethnic foods, German music, beer slides, and much more!

 

 

Fright Fest - 9/27 - 11/02

Treat your family to terrific terrifying fun every Saturday and Sunday from September 27 through November 2, and we are also open Monday, October 6 and Friday, October 31.  You’ll have a ghoulish good time at the high-tech haunted house where you’ll hear screams of fun under the sun and howls of fright in the night!  The kids will love our daytime Trick or Treat Trail and costume contest  (ages 12 and under).  Don’t miss the many other monstrous attractions and spooky shows that will make your visit complete.

 

 

Creeptacular: 9/27

Kick off Freight Fest with FLY 92.3 and the 2nd annual Creeptacular!  Compete in various challenges including Trick or Treat Blindfolded Gauntlet, Fear Smear Coloring Contest and Chilled to the Bone Frozen T-Shirts.

 

 

Jamz 96.3 Fright Fest: 10/4
 

On October 4, JAMZ 96.3 will be on had to give out candy and play Halloween games.  Prizes will be given out to all winners!



 

 
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