Ride for a Reason: United Way Night

Name: Ride for a Reason: United Way Night
Start: 2026-06-05T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-05T21:00:00-05:00
Location: 1 Great America Pkwy, Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031

Schedule

Fri Jun 05 2026 at 08:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1 Great America Pkwy, Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031 | Gurnee, IL

On Friday, June 5, join us for a memorable evening in celebration of our 50th anniversary, all while supporting a great cause! Celebrate the park’s 50 years of thrills with a special $76 anniversary-priced ticket, commemorating our opening year, 1976, while giving back to the community.
Your ticket includes Theme Park and Water Park admission, parking, and an all-you-can-eat buffet in Picnic Grove from 6:00pm–7:30pm. The night concludes with exclusive ride time from 8:00pm–9:00pm on some of the park’s most popular attractions—spanning from a beloved original coaster, Whizzer, to our newest record-breaking thrill, Wrath of Rakshasa.
Best of all, $15 from every ticket sold will be donated directly to United Way of Lake County, supporting vital programs that strengthen our local community.
What’s Included with Your Ticket
-Theme Park Admission
-Water Park Admission
-Parking
-All-You-Can-Eat Buffet (6:00pm–7:30pm at Picnic Grove)*
-Exclusive Ride Time (8:00pm–9:00pm)
*Event ticket must be presented at Picnic Grove entrance for admission to buffet.
Exclusive Ride Time Attractions
Guests with a valid wristband can enjoy exclusive access from 8:00pm–9:00pm on:
-Wrath of Rakshasa
-Demon
-Whizzer
-Lobster
*Wristbands are required for exclusive ride entry and will be distributed during the buffet in Picnic Grove.
Make a Difference While Making Memories
Whether you’re here for the thrills, the food, or the chance to give back, Ride for a Reason: United Way Night is the perfect way to celebrate 50 years of fun while supporting a meaningful cause.
How to Purchase Your Ticket
This is a special event ticket available only through promotional access.
NOTE: This is a separately ticketed special event. Season Passes and Memberships are not valid for admission and do not receive discounts for this event. A United Way Night event ticket is required for entry.