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Six Flags New England Is Throwing Their Largest Summer Celebration Ever

This Saturday, July 1, Six Flags New England officially kicks off their “largest celebration ever.” As part of their Summer Nights Spectacular, the action-packed theme park won’t just hold fireworks…

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This Saturday, July 1, Six Flags New England officially kicks off their "largest celebration ever." As part of their Summer Nights Spectacular, the action-packed theme park won't just hold fireworks on the 4th of July. Nine fireworks celebration nights are scheduled between now and August 25th.

Friday through Sunday on ten consecutive weekends, Six Flags will host quite a party. "When The Sun Sets, The Party Starts," they state. It will feature live music, specialty food items, summertime games, and a fireworks finale.

Gotham City

The festival space in the Gotham City area of the park will hold the following fireworks schedule:

 July 1July 4 (9:30pm)
 July 7 (9:00pm)

 July 14 (9:00pm)

 July 21 (9:00pm)

 July 28 (9:00pm)

 August 4 (9:00pm)

 August 11 (9:00pm)

 August 20 (9:00pm)

 August 25 (9:00pm)

The fireworks can be seen from anywhere in the park, however.

Other Party Details

If just sitting and watching the fireworks display is not enough action for you, there will be additional options. A live DJ will spin summer hits in Gotham City from 5 pm until close. Also in this area, the Six Flags Fun Squad will host various competitive games, like a water balloon toss and hula hoop competition.

Moreover, the celebration is for the whole family. A kid's rave in Gotham City will start at 6 pm. The Fun Squad hosts a dance party full of beats and bubbles for children of all ages.

What Else You Should Know

Six Flags currently has one day remaining on their big summer sale. This offers a free upgrade to the platinum level pass. When you buy the Gold pass ($70) you are automatically upgraded to platinum, which includes a parking pass and entrance into Hurricane Harbor New England.

If you are looking to make a full day of their largest summer celebration ever experience, Six Flags New England also now has their Dino Off Road Summer Adventure open.

You can find the full Six Flags New England schedule here, or buy your tickets day of at:
Six Flags New England, 1623 Main St, Agawam, MA 01001.

Six Of New England’s Best RV Sites

Now that it is officially summer, it's only natural to start daydreaming about your getaway plans. In the northeast, we are fortunate to have many waterside areas that are ideal for campsites. Here, we are featuring six of the best RV sites in New England to explore.

We will highlight one RV site per New England state. Each of them are unique in their own right. But they all contain the essentials that you look for in a site.

Accommodations

Recreational vehicles offer their own living quarters. So when going through the various location options, lodging accommodations were not of the utmost importance. What was, however, is ample space to comfortably park your RV. Ideally, these sites offer the ability to leverage your vehicle as simply a resting stop to call it a day in. In addition, it was imperative the sites also are flexible enough that you can pull start up the RV and pull out and drive around where need be.

Amenities

Once you have your spot, the surrounding environment is equally as important. Being lakeside is always a plus. Furthermore, RV and campsites are synonymous with families. Having a playground or firepit to cook up some smores is also encouraged. This area of the methodology responds to a simple question - what is there to do when you are not inside the RV?

The assumption is that regardless of where you go, there are trails to navigate the many New England mountain ranges adjacent to the best RV sites. A nice hike up to earn the appetite to grill hot dogs is a major site seller. The same holds true for bike paths.

Lastly, when settling on these six best RV sites in New England, they have to be a picture of fun, and represent a place that you can't wait to return to.

Massachusetts - Pine Lake RV Resort

These grounds were completely renovated and reopened in November 2020. It is located in Sturbridge, which is in the south-central region of the state. There is an eight-acre lake onsite, a large pool, and an indoor recreation center for movies and games. Pine Lake also has cottages that you can rent.

Campfire in forest with RV in background.

Connecticut - Acres High RV Park

Labeled a "luxurious camping resort," Acres High is open year round. It is located in East Lyme, CT off Chesterfield Rd. There's a large fishing pond that has a beach area on the south side and a brook with paddle boats available. There are great hikes right at the base of the grounds. Moreover, if you'd like to explore attractions in close proximity to the park, Foxwoods Casino and the Children's Museum are a close drive.

RV site with picnic tables at sunrise.

Rhode Island - Ashaway RV Resort

Settled peacefully near Westerly, RI, Ashaway inspires relaxation. It's more of a flat ground, but does allow bikes to explore the all the sites. You can chill with your feet up at Ashaway or you can be very active. There are go-carts, basketball courts, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, and mini-golf.

RV trailer with lights glowing in the night

New Hampshire - Sea Coast Camping and RV Resort

There are 152 campsites with 65 full hookups for RV’s. Sea Coast is right off US Route 1 in North Hampton, NH. It is surrounded by green trees. The closest shoreline beach is just four miles from the grounds. Onsite they are pet friendly and offer a large playground. While there is not a ton of swimming options outside your door, this is a great location to hit multiple New Hampshire vacation favorites. In addition to the stretches of beach, Portsmouth is only eight miles up the road.
RV with door open parked along the grass and trees. Sun is shining down.

Vermont - Sugar Ridge RV Village

Sugar Ridge is settled on 68 acres of maple and pine trees. You can even rent 40-foot campers at this family-friendly village. It is located on Old Stagecoach Rd. in Danville, VT. There are two swimming pools, horse wagon rides, and dedicated hiking and bike trails. Sugar Ridge organizes daily activities you can partake in as well.

RV driving down a mountain side road.

Maine - Balsam Woods, Spacious Skies

Spacious Skies has two locations in Maine, however, Balsam Woods is where RV's go to really feel the spacious sky overhead. This is in Abbot, Maine, and while you share the grounds with cabins, you have the choice to pull your RV up to a woods or non-woods site. Regardless, there are miles of hiking trails. As for unique amenities - gem mining or jumping on a giant pillow trampoline anyone?

RV parked with kids looking out the window. 2 adults sitting on chairs outside.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.