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$24.99
Nov 28th - Jan 4th, 2025
Valid for one visit to Big Rivers Christmas with lights, rides and holiday cheer
$99.99
Valid until 9/30/2026
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Valid until 9/30/2026
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Add‑Ons
Events
Big Rivers Christmas First Responders Appreciation Night
Big Rivers First Responders Appreciation Night December 18 Big Rivers First Responders Appreciation Night 🚨🎄 First Responders Night – A Salute to Our Heroes! 🎄🚨 On Thursday, December 18, Big Rivers Waterpark is proud to honor the brave men and women who keep our communities safe with First Responders Night, [...]
Big Rivers Christmas Not So Silent Night (Kids under 48″ receive free admission) Rescheduled to December 18
Big Rivers Christmas Not So Silent Night Rescheduled to December 18 Big Rivers Christmas Not So Silent Night 🔔🌟 Not So Silent Night – A Jolly Good Time for Little Ones! 🌟🔔 On Thursday, December 18, Big Rivers Waterpark invites families to turn up the holiday cheer at Not So [...]
Ugly Christmas Sweater Night
🎄✨ Big Rivers Christmas Gets Ugly… in the Best Way! ✨🎄 December 19 National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day On Friday, December 19th from 6–11 PM, Big Rivers Christmas is turning up the holiday cheer with a festive twist—it's National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, and we’re celebrating in style! 👕 Wear [...]
Military Appreciation Night
🎄✨ 🇺🇸✨ Big Rivers Christmas Honors Our Heroes! ✨🇺🇸 December 21 On Sunday, December 21st from 6–11 PM, Big Rivers Christmas proudly welcomes our nation’s heroes for a night filled with gratitude, joy, and holiday magic. 🎖️ Military Appreciation Night Active Duty Military members with a valid military ID will [...]
Date Night
🎄✨ 💖✨ Big Rivers Christmas Date Night ✨💖 December 22 On Monday, December 22nd from 6–11 PM, Big Rivers Christmas is turning holiday magic into romance with a special evening just for couples! 🌟 Two-for-One Admission Use promo code datenight at the gate and enjoy 2-for-1 admission—because the holidays are [...]
Pajama Party
🎁✨ Big Rivers Christmas Pajama Party! ✨🎁 On Tuesday, December 23rd from 6–11 PM, Big Rivers Christmas is bringing cozy vibes and holiday cheer with our first-ever Pajama Party Night! 🛌 Comfy Clothes = Holiday Savings Arrive in your favorite pajamas and receive $6 off admission. Whether it’s festive flannel, [...]
Santa Sendoff with Free Cookie Decorating
🎅✨ Big Rivers Christmas Santa Sendoff! ✨🎅 ✨🎄 December 24 On Wednesday, December 24th from 6–10 PM, Big Rivers Christmas is giving Santa the ultimate farewell before his big night of gift-giving! 🍪 Free Cookie Decorating Guests can prepare their cookies for Santa with complimentary cookie decorating stations. Frost, sprinkle, [...]
Rock Around The Christmas Tree
🎸✨ Rock Around the Christmas Tree Concert! ✨🎸 December 26 On Friday, December 26th from 6–11 PM, Big Rivers Christmas keeps the holiday spirit alive with a night of music, lights, and pure energy! 🎶 Live Performance by the John Barraza Project Band Get ready to dance, sing, and celebrate [...]
Medical Professionals Night
🩺✨ Big Rivers Christmas Celebrates Medical Professionals Night! ✨🩺 December 28 On Sunday, December 28th from 6–11 PM, Big Rivers Christmas is honoring the incredible doctors, nurses, and healthcare heroes who keep our communities safe and strong. 🎁 Free Admission for Medical Professionals With a valid employee ID, medical professionals [...]
Public Sector Employee Night
🏛️✨ Big Rivers Christmas Public Sector Employee Night! ✨🏛️ December 29 On Monday, December 29th from 6–11 PM, Big Rivers Christmas is rolling out the red carpet for the dedicated municipal and county employees who keep our communities running strong. 🎁 Free Admission for Public Sector Employees With a valid [...]
Dr Pepper Day ($10 off admission when you bring in any empty Dr Pepper Product)
🥤✨ Big Rivers Christmas Dr Pepper Night! ✨🥤 December 30 On Tuesday, December 30th from 6–11 PM, Big Rivers Christmas is serving up holiday cheer with a refreshing twist—thanks to our friends at Dr Pepper! 🎁 Sip, Save & Celebrate Bring an empty can or bottle of any Dr Pepper [...]
Glow Into The New Year
✨🌙 Big Rivers Christmas: Glow Into The New Year! 🌙✨ December 31 On Wednesday, December 31st from 6–10 PM, Big Rivers Christmas is lighting up the night with the ultimate end-of-year celebration—our Glow Into The New Year Party! 💡 Glow Party Extravaganza Step into a dazzling wonderland of neon lights, [...]
Polar Bear Plunge
❄️🌊 Big Rivers Christmas Polar Bear Plunge! 🌊❄️ January 1 Kick off the new year with a splash! On Thursday, January 1st from 6–11 PM, Big Rivers Christmas invites you to brave the chill and make history with the first swim of the year in our wave pool. 💦 Take [...]
College Night
🎓✨ Big Rivers Christmas College Night! ✨🎓 January 2 On Friday, January 2nd from 6–11 PM, Big Rivers Christmas is turning the holiday lights into campus vibes with a night dedicated to college students! 🎁 Free Admission with Student ID Flash your valid college student ID at the gate and [...]
Buddy Day
👯✨ Big Rivers Christmas Buddy Day! ✨👯 January 4 On Sunday, January 4th from 6–10 PM, Big Rivers Christmas is all about sharing the holiday magic with your favorite people! 🎁 Season Pass Holders Bring a Buddy FREE As a special thank-you to our loyal Season Pass Holders, you can [...]
Questions?
General
Certain attractions at Big Rivers Waterpark require a signed waiver. These include:
- Axe Throwing
- Archery
- Wild Isle Inflatable Obstacle Course
- All Aerial Attractions
You only need to sign the waiver once per year. It is valid for 365 days from the date of signing and covers all the attractions listed above. However, waiver status must still be verified each visit.
Once verified, you’ll be issued a wristband that grants access to those attractions for the day. Guests under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver for them.
There are two ways to complete your waiver:
- Online – Click here to complete your waiver online. This is the fastest and easiest option and helps reduce waiver signing wait times.
- In person – Use one of our waiver stations located at:
- Information Kiosk (just past Big Red’s Smokehouse)
- Axe Throwing area
- Wild Isle entrance
Looking for your way around? Our mobile-friendly interactive park map makes it easy to explore Big Rivers Waterpark.
Color Key:
- Waterpark Attractions
- Fairgrounds
- Dry Attractions
- Wild Isle
- Aerial Attractions
- Food & Beverage
- Amenities
Tap on any marker to see:
- Ride requirements
- Extra fees (if any)
- Links to buy tickets or passes (if applicable)
Extra Info:
- Food & Beverage markers show available menu items
- Amenities include restaurants, smoking sections, retail shops, cabanas, and lockers
- Cabanas: Reserve online in advance
- Lockers: Available for same-day booking only
Waterpark operating hours are as follows:
Through August 10:
- Sunday through Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
August 16 through September 1:
- Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Labor Day (Monday, September 1): 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
September 6 through September 28:
- Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Operating hours are subject to change. Guests are encouraged to check for updates before visiting.
👉 View the full calendar and event schedule here: bigriverswaterpark.com/plan-a-visit/hours
Big Rivers Waterpark offers two parking options:
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- General Parking: Enter through Gate 2. This option is free and available to all guests.
- VIP Parking: Enter through Gate 1, located near the park entrance. This option is $20 per vehicle and valid for the full day. You may pay online or in person, but availability is limited. VIP Parking is single-use only — there is no re-entry once you leave the VIP lot.
At this time, we do not offer a season pass or multi-use option for VIP Parking.
Yes — guests are allowed to leave and return to the park on the same day, but the process depends on your type of admission:
- Season Pass Holders: You may re-enter the park at any time during normal operating hours on public admission days. Just show your season pass at the front gate.
- Day Ticket Guests: You may re-enter the park only if you receive a hand stamp before exiting. Hand stamps are available at the front gate or inside the retail shop. Stamps are only valid for that day.
Be sure to get your hand stamped before leaving the park to ensure same-day re-entry.
Lockers are available at two convenient locations:
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- Entrance Building Restrooms (near the park entrance)
- Pavilion Lockers (by the wave pool in front of Big Red’s BBQ)
Locker Sizes & Prices:
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- Standard – $10
- Large – $15
- Jumbo – $20 (Pavilion location only)
Lockers can be rented using cash or card at the kiosks, or by scanning the QR code on an individual locker. Rentals are good for the entire day, but must be purchased same-day. Advance locker reservations are not currently available.
Note: Big Rivers Waterpark is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items placed in lockers.
Christmas
Big Rivers Christmas is a seasonal holiday event featuring festive lights, family fun, and Christmas attractions.
• Guests can stroll through thousands of Christmas lights with festive music throughout the park.
• Enjoy dry attractions like Axe Throwing, Archery, the Petting Zoo, and the Mystic Forest Maze.
• Experience fairgrounds rides, Christmas inflatables, and visits with Santa on select nights.
• Big Rivers Christmas runs on select dates from late November through early January.
Santa is located toward the back of the park inside the Nature Center.
• He will be there every day that Big Rivers Christmas is open.
• Santa will be available through Christmas Eve.
Yes, any active 2026 Season Pass is valid for admission to Big Rivers Christmas.
• A 2026 Season Pass also grants admission to all public seasons.
-The 2026 Season Pass does not expire until September 30, 2026.
• 2025 Season Passes are not valid for this Christmas season, as they have expired.
There are two ticket options available for Big Rivers Christmas.
• Single-Use Any Day Ticket: May be used one time on any open Christmas night.
– Valid during the Christmas season only.
• Choose-Your-Day Ticket: Is only valid for the specific date selected at the time of purchase.
– This ticket is date-locked and cannot be used on a different night.
– Choose-Your-Day tickets offer the lowest price.
No, there is no additional charge for the Christmas inflatables.
• The Christmas inflatable area is included with admission.
• All guests with a valid ticket may enjoy the inflatables at no extra cost.
Yes, all parking is free during Big Rivers Christmas.
• General parking is always free.
• VIP Parking, which is normally a paid upgrade during waterpark season, is free during Christmas.
-VIP parking spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
No, the water attractions are not open during Big Rivers Christmas.
• Guests can enjoy dry attractions like Axe Throwing, Archery, the Petting Zoo, and the Mystic Forest Maze, along with fairgrounds rides, Christmas inflatables, festive lights, and Santa.
• All water attractions are closed for the season during Christmas.
Yes, most rides and attractions are included with admission.
• Fairgrounds rides are included, such as SPINdle Top, Lafitte’s Fury, and more.
• Axe Throwing and Archery are included at no additional charge.
• Enjoy one of the largest Christmas inflatable areas at the park.
• The only additional attraction is the aerial zip line, Falcon’s Flight, which is not included with admission.
The Fairgrounds consists of 10 amusement park rides featuring a variety of attractions, from kiddie rides to thrill rides. The Fairgrounds is included in park admission with 2025 Day Ticket or an active Season Pass.
At Big Rivers Waterpark, safety is our top priority. Environmental, mechanical or weather circumstances would be the main reasons for a ride closure. We will resume the attractions as safety and quickly as possible. Refunds are not available for ride closures.
Park Policies
For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, the following items are not permitted inside Big Rivers Waterpark or on its property:
Food & Drink
❌ No outside food or beverages
❌ No glass containers or bottles
❌ No alcohol (alcohol may be purchased and consumed on-site only)
✅ Empty water bottles or drink containers are allowed. They must be completely empty upon entry — no water, ice, or liquids of any kind.
❌ No coolers or large containers, even if empty
Furniture & Shade
❌ No chairs or portable seating
❌ No personal tents, umbrellas, or oversized shade structures
Animals
❌ No pets or animals (only trained service animals are permitted)
❌ Emotional support animals are not allowed
Electronics & Entertainment
❌ No drones
❌ No portable speakers or music-playing devices
❌ No gaming consoles or electronic entertainment systems
❌ No laser pointers, noisemakers, or disruptive items
❌ No unauthorized professional photography equipment (e.g., tripods, monopods, large lenses without prior approval)
Vehicles & Mobility
❌ No skateboards, scooters, hoverboards, or Heelys
✅ Wheelchairs, medical scooters, and other personal mobility aids are welcome. Big Rivers is ADA accessible and strives to accommodate all guests.
Water Safety
❌ No personal flotation devices (tubes, noodles, rafts, etc.)
✅ Coast Guard approved life jackets are allowed
✅ Complimentary life jackets and infant tubes are provided inside the park
Safety & Conduct
❌ No drugs or drug paraphernalia
❌ No weapons of any kind (including knives, firearms, or anything that can be interpreted as a weapon)
❌ No fireworks or sparklers
❌ No balloons (for environmental and animal safety reasons)
Other Restricted Items
❌ No fishing poles (fishing is permitted only at Big Al’s Fishing Hole using park-provided cane poles)
❌ No commercial signage, banners, or advertisements
If you have questions about a specific item, we recommend contacting Guest Relations before your visit.
Please Note: This list is not exhaustive. For the safety, comfort, and experience of all guests, Big Rivers Waterpark reserves the right to deny entry of any item not listed above at the discretion of our staff. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all guests, the following age policy is in effect:
- Guests 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult (18+) to enter the park.
- This policy applies to all guests, including Season Pass holders.
- If a guest under 16 attempts to enter without an adult, they will be asked to contact a parent or guardian before being allowed inside.
- During Season Pass processing, we may request proof of age to confirm eligibility.
Important: Season Passes may be deactivated without refund if a guest under 16 enters without an adult, violates this policy repeatedly, or causes issues while unsupervised.
We understand that weather can impact your plans, and guest safety is always our top priority. In the event that we close the park for the entire day due to inclement weather, we may issue rain checks for eligible tickets and reservations.
Refunds are not offered for any ticket or reservation.
Rain checks are only issued in the event of a full-day park closure.
- The park must remain closed for the rest of the day
- Closure decisions are made when lightning is in the area for at least two consecutive hours
- Guests must claim their raincheck upon exiting the facility. Rainchecks will not be given to guests who leave the park prior to rainchecks being given.
If weather causes a temporary stop in operations, it is treated as a delay, not a closure. Delays may affect one or more attractions but do not qualify for a rain check.
Rain checks may be issued for the following if the park closes for the full day:
- Any Day Tickets: Valid for any other public operating day during the same event season (Waterpark, Halloween, or Christmas)
- Choose Your Day Tickets: May be rescheduled to another date in the same season
- Lakeside and Riverside Cabanas: May be rescheduled
- Birthday Packages: May be rescheduled
To request a rain check or reschedule, please visit Ticketing, Guest Relations, or the Front Retail Shop during your visit.
Big Rivers Waterpark is a smoke-free park. Smoking or vaping of any kind is not permitted anywhere in the park except in two designated areas:
- Front of the park: Near the body slides
- Back of the park: Near the Ice House
These are the only two locations where smoking is allowed. Smoking or vaping in any other area is strictly prohibited.
The possession or use of any illegal or controlled substances is strictly prohibited anywhere on park property, including within the designated smoking areas.
👉 To locate the smoking areas, view our interactive map: bigriverswaterpark.com/map
All bags, purses, backpacks, waist packs, etc. will be searched prior to entering the park. Sharp objects, firearms, or other items that could be considered a weapon are strictly prohibited and should be left at home or secured in your vehicle.
We use a variety of methods in securing our parks including uniformed officers and video surveillance monitoring.
Big Rivers does not tolerate guests who fight and/or harass other guests while on our property. People who engage this behavior are subject to being ejected and potentially banned from the park and may be subject to arrest by local police.
No — outside food and beverages are not allowed inside Big Rivers Waterpark.
We offer a wide variety of food and beverage options throughout the park to accommodate most tastes and dietary needs.
Exceptions include:
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- Breast milk, baby formula, or specific infant food
- Birthday cakes — permitted only for guests who have scheduled a birthday party through Big Rivers. A valid birthday voucher is required (one per scheduled party).
Refillable water bottles are allowed, but they must be empty when entering the park. We provide free water refill stations throughout the park. Bottles must also be free of ice when entering.
For safety reasons, glass containers and glass bottles are strictly prohibited under all circumstances.
