Tickets and Add-ons
Big Rivers Christmas runs November 28 through January 4 on select days with festive lights, family fun, and holiday cheer.
- Christmas Attractions: Stroll through thousands of lights with festive music, inflatables, and Santa on select days.
- Fairgrounds Attractions: Enjoy the Drop Tower, Pirate Ship, SPINdle Top, and more.
- Dry Attractions: Petting Zoo, Mystic Forest Maze, Axe Throwing, Archery, Hill O’ Hay, and fire pits for marshmallow roasting.
- Aerial Attractions: Zip Lines only, available for an additional charge.
Two ways to buy:
- Single-Use Any Day Ticket ($19.99): One-time use on any open day during the Christmas season.
- Tickets are always available at the front gate.
Options Available
$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
Buy your 2026 Season Pass now and get the rest of the 2025 season included for free.
$599.92 $369.99
Valid until 9/30/2026
(4) 2026 Classic Season Passes + (4) 2026 Anyday Tickets
Events
There are no upcoming events at this time
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.
