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Christmas Events
Big Rivers Christmas Educator Appreciation Night
Big Rivers Christmas Educator Appreciation Night December 11 Big Rivers Christmas In The Country 🍎🎄 Educator Appreciation Night – A Holiday Thank You! 🎄🍎 On Thursday, December 11, Big Rivers Christmas is honoring the heroes of the classroom with a special evening of festive fun: Educator Appreciation Night, part of [...]
Radiator Springs at Big Rivers Christmas
Radiator Springs at Big Rivers Christmas 🚗✨ Friday, December 12th, 2025 ✔ Included with 2026 Season Passes Featured Experience • A special collection of Radiator Springs–style themed cars will be on display in front of Big Red’s • Perfect festive photo ops for families, friends, and car lovers • Presented [...]
Big Rivers Christmas Feliz Navidad (Featuring Grupo Latitude)
Big Rivers Christmas Feliz Navidad December 13 Big Rivers Christmas Feliz Navidad 🎅🎶 Feliz Navidad Night – A Fiesta of Lights & Latin Beats! 🎶🎅 Join us on Saturday, December 13 for a vibrant celebration of culture, music, and holiday magic at Feliz Navidad Night, part of Big Rivers Waterpark [...]
Big Rivers Christmas Not So Silent Night (Kids under 48″ receive free admission)
Big Rivers Christmas Not So Silent Night December 14 Big Rivers Christmas Not So Silent Night 🔔🌟 Not So Silent Night – A Jolly Good Time for Little Ones! 🌟🔔 On Sunday, December 14, Big Rivers Waterpark invites families to turn up the holiday cheer at Not So Silent Night, [...]
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, [...]
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.
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.
