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Christmas Events
Fiesta Latina
Fiesta Latina - Day 1 🎉 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 A Day of Music, Flavor & Family Fun Festival Highlights 🎶 Live luchador wrestling and performances 🍹 Specialty drinks and festive flavors 👨👩👧 Family-friendly entertainment throughout the park 💦 Enjoy waterpark attractions all day long Admission Fiesta Latina - Day [...]
FAQs
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.
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.
