Are fishing poles allowed?
Guests are not permitted to bring their own fishing poles. However, we provide cane fishing poles, which can be checked out from the Nature Center. Bait is available for purchase at an additional cost.
Where can I take pictures with Santa?
Santa will be located at the Nature Center toward the back of the park. Pictures with Santa are included with your admission, and guests are welcome to use their own cameras or smartphones to capture the moment. Santa will be at Big Rivers until Christmas Eve—after that, he’s off to [...]
What should I wear to the Big Rivers Christmas?
This is an outdoor event, so we recommend dressing warmly and comfortably. While festive attire is encouraged, we kindly ask that guests avoid wearing full Santa outfits. To maintain a magical experience for everyone, our team has the only Santa spreading holiday cheer. Santa hats and other holiday accessories are [...]
Can I use my 2024 Season Pass for Big Rivers Christmas?
No, only 2025 Season Passholders receive free admission to the 2024 Big Rivers Christmas event. Originally, 2024 Season Passes expired on September 29th, 2024. As a special bonus, we extended the expiration date to November 2nd, 2024, to include our Halloween events, but they are now officially expired.
What is included in the $25 admission?
The $25 admission to Big Rivers Christmas includes a variety of holiday-themed attractions! Enjoy hayrides, pictures with Santa, a petting zoo, the world’s largest Christmas-themed inflatable obstacle course, axe throwing, archery, amusement park rides, and much more festive fun for the entire family!
When does Big Rivers Waterpark open?
Big Rivers Waterpark opens for the 2025 season on March 8, 2025 for Adventure Days! During this time, our hours will be 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, but waterpark attractions will not be open. The water attractions officially open on April 5, 2025. For our full operating calendar with exact [...]
What is Halloween at Big Rivers Waterpark?
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: [...]
What does my daily ticket to the waterpark include?
A daily ticket to Big Rivers Waterpark includes all water attractions, Wild Isle Inflatable Waterpark, Gator Gulch Alligator Viewing, Mystic Maze, Big Al’s Petting Zoo, Axe Throwing, Archery and The Fairgrounds, and more! (rides) Waterpark Fairgrounds Wild Isle Dry Attractions
Can I take photos during the Pumpkin After Dark event?
Absolutely! Pumpkin After Dark is full of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities, and we encourage guests to capture the magic of the event.
Can I pay with cash?
We are pleased to inform you that we now accept cash at all of our point of sale locations within the park, as well as cashless payments (credit, debit, or mobile). Guests also have the option to load cash onto a wristband for convenient transactions throughout the park. Any remaining [...]
