Tired of New England's lingering winter and the cold temps that won't quit?

Fun in the sun is right around the corner and will be here soon enough, so it wouldn't be a surprise if you're already dreaming of all the amazing things you'll get to do when spring draws to a close and summer hits full swing.

And if that includes visiting some of Maine and New Hampshire's water and amusement parks, start marking your calendars because we've got a list of opening days to share with you for 2024.

Canobie Lake Park Opening Day 2024

Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire, will open for the 2024 season on May 18. For more information, visit Canobie Lake Park's website.

Funtown Opening Day 2024

Funtown in Saco, Maine, will open for the 2024 season on May 25. For more information, visit Funtown's website.

Palace Playland Opening Day 2024

The rides at Palace Playland in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, will open for the 2024 season on May 25. If you're looking for the arcade, that will open April 12. For more information, visit Palace Playland's website.

Santa's Village Opening Day 2024

Santa's Village in Jefferson, New Hampshire, will open for the 2024 season on May 25. For more information, visit Santa's Village's website.

Story Land Opening Day 2024

Story Land in Glen, New Hampshire, will open for the 2024 season on May 25. For more information, visit Story Land's website.

Water Country Opening Day 2024

Water Country in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, will open for the 2024 season on June 1. For more information, visit Water Country's website.

Splashtown Opening Day 2024

Splashtown in Saco, Maine, will open for the 2024 season on June 15. For more information, visit Splashtown's website.

Whale's Tale Waterpark Opening Day 2024

Whale's Tale Waterpark in Lincoln, New Hampshire, doesn't list an official date for the 2024 season on its website as of April 26, 2024, however, it appears the first day you can book tickets for is June 15. For more information, visit Whale's Tale Waterpark's website.

Aquaboggan Opening Day 2024

Aquaboggan in Saco, Maine, will open for the 2024 season on June 29. For more information, visit Aquaboggan's website.

Will you be hitting all of them up this summer? Where's your favorite amusement or water park to visit each year?

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