AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) - Six Flags New England in Agawam is scheduled to open this weekend. The park will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. leading into Spring Break. Beginning Friday, April 18th, it will be open the entire week as kids are off from school through Sunday, Apri l 27th. Festival of Flowers: Celebrating floral art, science at Springfield Museums The park then closes Monday through Thursday until Memorial Day weekend, when the water park is set to open. Select days until June when the park is open daily for the summer. Six Flags New England will be debuting its newest coaster, the Quantum Accelerator, later this summer. It will be the first dual-launch straddle coaster in New England. Some of the season's events include the following: April 18 ─ 27, Spring Break Days allow families to create memories with a visit to Six Flags New England. July 4 ─ 6, Star Spangled Nights is the region’s premier 4th of July celebration. Experience a fireworks display synchronized to patriotic music. July 26 ─ Aug. 10, Food & Brew Festival is a limited-time, weekend event where guests can indulge in mouthwatering dishes and local craft brews. Sept. 6 ─ Oct. 26, Oktoberfest is a beloved annual celebration that brings the spirit of Germany’s world-famous festival to life. Guests can sample authentic German cuisine paired with a diverse selection of craft beers. Lively music and captivating performances will also take place. Sept. 20 ─ Nov. 2, Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS® transforms Six Flags New England into a haunting landscape packed with hair-raising attractions, spine-tingling scare zones, terrifying mazes and ghoulish characters. Available weekends and select nights. Sept. 20 ─ Oct. 26, Kids Boo Fest is spooktacular fun for all ages. Families can enjoy unboolievable entertainment, exciting activities, trick-or-treat trails, and Halloween-themed experiences on select days. "At Six Flags New England, we're all about creating unforgettable experiences for guests of all ages. This year, we're bringing quality events, new food offerings and even more excitement by opening New England's first dual-launch straddle coaster, Quantum Accelerator, in summer 2025," said Peter Carmichael, park president. "It perfectly complements our extensive lineup of world-class rides and attractions, making Six Flags New England the ultimate destination for family fun and excitement." The park is also reminding visitors of their chaperone policy, all guests 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by an adult by 4 p.m. For ticket prices and park hours, visit SixFlags.com. Local News Headlines Missing elderly man with Alzheimer’s found in Monson Six Flags New England opens this weekend with new coaster coming this summer Rollover crash caused traffic on I-91 north in Chicopee Massachusetts woman sentenced for Social Security Disability theft WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com. ...read more read less