# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ride for a Reason: United Way Night
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gurnee/ride-for-a-reason-united-way-night/200030100045454
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 48

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gurnee
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1 Great America Pkwy, Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031
- **lat**: 42.37029
- **long**: -87.93201
- **full address**: 1 Great America Pkwy, Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Ride for a Reason: United Way Night
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/833cd195eb5fcdb70b1e476cf06cb9a045951c92ef1832592ef7db47c439e096-rimg-w1200-h581-dc188cdf-gmir?v=1780174919

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ride for a Reason: United Way Night being held?
  - **A:** Ride for a Reason: United Way Night takes place on Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 1 Great America Pkwy, Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ride for a Reason: United Way Night?
  - **A:** Ride for a Reason: United Way Night is organized by Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ride for a Reason: United Way Night is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gurnee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ride for a Reason: United Way Night sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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