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Pumpkin After Dark

Starting at $19.99

An award-winning outdoor Halloween event featuring over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins and a magical pathway of lit sculptures and displays.
Not included with 2025 Season Pass

  • Celebration of all things Halloween
  • Live pumpkin carving demonstrations
  • Fall treats & sweets
  • Fun for the entire family
  • Instagram-worthy photo ops
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Scaregrounds

Price: $9.99

Our Fairgrounds area gets a spooky makeover as the Scaregrounds! Enjoy your favorite fairground attractions during Halloween at Big Rivers Waterpark.
Included with 2025 Season Pass

  • SPINdle Top
  • StratosFEAR
  • Lafitte's Fury
  • Screaming Eagles
  • Texas Twister
  • Swings
  • Samba Balloons
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Aerial Add-on

Starting at $9.99

Seeking thrills from great heights? Our aerial attractions, sold separately, offer zip lines OR ropes courses! Admission is required—purchase a Scaregrounds ticket, a Pumpkins After Dark ticket, or use your season pass, then add on your aerial adventure.

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Pumpkin Path

Pumpkin Pathopen

Pumpkin After Dark

Stroll through over 10,000 hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins in this award-winning event. From intricately designed pumpkins to larger-than-life displays, the magic of Halloween comes alive!

Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkin Carvingopen

Pumpkin After Dark

Watch skilled artists turn ordinary pumpkins into stunning, hand-carved masterpieces during the live demonstrations at Pumpkins After Dark!

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Mystic Forest Mazeopen

Pumpkin After Dark

Maneuver your way through each turn and challenge your friends in a time trial to see who can make it through the fastest!

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Adventure Playgroundopen

Pumpkin After Dark

A classic playground where kids can climb, slide, and have endless fun!

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SPINdle Topopen

Scaregrounds

SPINdle Top is a high-thrill ride where up to 12 guests spin in different directions and speeds on a rotating gondola.

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StratosFEARclosed

Scaregrounds

StratosFEAR is a 140-foot drop tower that lifts you to breathtaking heights before dropping you in a heart-pounding free fall.

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Lafitte's Furyopen

Scaregrounds

Lafitte’s Fury is a thrilling swing ride where the boat swings higher with each pass. For more intensity, sit on the ends; for a gentler experience, sit in the middle.

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Screaming Eaglesopen

Scaregrounds

Screaming Eagles is an interactive swing ride with a rotating tower. Riders can control the front fin to swing in and out while circling the tower.

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Texas Twisteropen

Scaregrounds

The Texas Twister is a spinning ride where riders of 4 can spin their car as the center ride spins and lifts off the ground

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Rolling Thunderopen

Scaregrounds

Rolling Thunder is a thrilling rollercoaster where guests spin or, in the 360° car, flip while speeding through the course.

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Swingsopen

Scaregrounds

Swings rotate riders around a central column at a consistent speed and height. Fun for all!

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Samba Balloonsopen

Scaregrounds

Samba Balloons offers a fun and gentle ride that lifts you high into the air, perfect for families and kids.

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Big Al's Petting Zooopen

Scaregrounds

Big Al’s Farm is a petting zoo with friendly animals, perfect for all ages. It’s a safe and fun way to keep kids entertained!

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Falcon's Flightopen

Aerial Attraction

Our ultimate zip line course with three (3) towers. Soar over the wave pool, creek, and pond, speeding over treetops and buildings.

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Racoon Runopen

Aerial Attraction

Climb, crawl, and zip through 15+ activities on the FIRST level of our Challenge Course. Raccoon Run lets guests test their strength and skills in a safe, fun environment.

FAQs

What is Halloween at Big Rivers Waterpark?2024-09-18T21:31:42-05:00

Halloween at Big Rivers Waterpark is a month-long celebration, running from October 4th to October 31st, featuring special events such as:

  • Pumpkin After Dark: A magical nighttime experience featuring over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins and lit sculptures.
  • Aerial Attractions: Thrilling zip lines, climbing walls, and obstacle courses for adventure seekers.
  • Scaregrounds: Classic fairground attractions with a spooky Halloween twist.

Each event is available every day the park is open for Halloween, and each has a different cost, allowing guests to choose their favorite Halloween-themed activities. Whether you’re looking for spooky fun or adrenaline-pumping challenges, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Can I take photos during the Pumpkin After Dark event?2024-09-18T21:31:49-05:00

Absolutely! Pumpkin After Dark is full of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities, and we encourage guests to capture the magic of the event.

My favorite ride is closed, can I get a refund?2024-09-21T18:50:33-05:00

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.

Am I allowed to bring my own food and drinks into the park?2024-12-21T19:44:23-06:00

We do not allow outside food, beverages, snacks, or candy inside the park.

Guests may bring breast milk, baby formula, and specific infant food; however, glass containers and glass bottles are strictly prohibited.

We offer a variety of delicious food and beverage options available for purchase inside the park, so you can enjoy a great meal or snack during your visit!

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