Wild Waves 2026 Event Lineup
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Opening Day
May 23, 2026
Celebrate 50 years of fun at Wild Waves on Opening Day! Join us as we kick off the season with rides, slides, entertainment, and festive surprises honoring five decades of memories. Don’t miss the start of our milestone year!
Dive-In Movies
Every Thursday through July & August
Join us every Thursday at 4pm during July and August for our Dive-In Movie Nights! Float in the wave pool or kick back in a lounge chair to watch one of the weekly movie night showings on our gigantic LED screen. All movies are family-friendly and free to attend with your Season Pass or Single-Day Admission ticket.
Coming Soon
Be on the lookout for more announcements as we roll out our 50-year celebration plans, special events, and brand-new experiences-all designed to make this season unforgettable. Stay tuned… the fun is just getting started!
Employee Reunion Party
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Reconnect with old friends, relive the memories, and celebrate the Wild Waves family! Join us for a special Employee Reunion Party packed with fun, food, and exclusive perks — all for just $49.99.
Your Employee Reunion Party Ticket includes:
• 🎢 Park admission from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 🌊 Exclusive ride time from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM on BrainDrain, Timberhawk, and Wild Thing
• 🍔 Hamburger & hot dog buffet with chips and soda at Cascade Picnic Grove at 12:30 PM
• 👕 Commemorative event T-shirt
Gather your former teammates and get ready for a day of nostalgia, laughs, and unforgettable Wild Waves memories!
After Hours Parties
Dates – 7/17 & 8/7 – SOLD OUT
Get ready for three 21+ After Hours Parties this summer, no kids, just adults-only fun with drinks, music, and exclusive nighttime access! Dates coming soon.
Festival de Olas Locas
August 15 – 16, 2026
Get ready for Festival de Olas Locas 2026 – an exciting two-day Hispanic cultural celebration at Wild Waves, featuring authentic food, artisan vendors, live music, mariachi, regional dance, lucha libre, and family-friendly fun. Experience the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Latin America all in one unforgettable weekend!
Booville Family-Friendly Fun at Fright Fest
September 26-November 1, 2026
What Is Booville?
Booville is our kid-friendly Halloween zone filled with not-so-scary fun! Little ones can enjoy trick-or-treating, festive activities, meet-and-greets, and playful fall surprises in a bright, cheerful Halloween setting perfect for families.
Wild Waves Fright Fest
October 2-November 1, 2026 – Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
Fright Fest is Wild Waves’ signature Halloween celebration, transforming the park into a thrilling world of haunted houses, scare zones, eerie entertainment, and nighttime rides. From spine-chilling scares to festive fun, it’s the ultimate Halloween experience for brave guests looking for a fright-filled night out.