The fun begins Friday at Six Flags Darien Lake as the popular amusement park is opening for the season.

The fun goes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, with weekend hours having the park open until 9 p.m.

The water park will not be open Friday, but it will be open this weekend. The water park hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This year will feature the Laser Light Spectacular (select nights May 18 – September 1), July 4 Fireworks Celebration (July 4), Brews & Bites (Saturday and Sundays, July 6-21) and Oktoberfest (select days, August 17- September 14).

Visit sixflags.com/darienlake for a complete list of operating hours and more information about tickets, rides, shows and events.