11 Must-Do’s for Your Child during Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright

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November 10, 2025

Get ready to make this holiday season unforgettable for your little ones during Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright! 

From meeting beloved holiday characters like Santa and Rudolph to playing in Georgia’s largest kids' “snow” party, there’s magic around every corner. Here are the top 11 must-do activities every child will love this season!

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11: Meet Rudolph & Friends

This Christmas, the most famous reindeer of all is at Wild Adventures! At Holly Jolly Junction you can get photos with Rudolph, Clarice, and even Bumble! You can also join in on fun ‘Reindeer Games’, decorate cookies with Clarice, and let your creativity run free at the Coloring Wall! See the Daily Show Schedule for Character Meet & Greet Times. 

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10: Santa’s Snow Storm Party

This place is "snow" joke! Georgia’s largest kids foam party is back for Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright! This is just one of the many activities your child can enjoy in Santa’s Outpost. We recommend bringing a change of clothes for your child if they choose to participate in this activity, as they will get wet from the “snow”.

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9: All Aboard the Candy Cane Express

Hop on the Candy Cane Express for a sleigh ride filled with gigantic candy canes, an enchanting tunnel of lights, and more! We recommend visiting this attraction as soon as it opens after the Tree Lighting Ceremony as the wait time for this popular attraction can be considerable on high attendance days.

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8: Memory Moment Photo Spots

Scattered throughout the park are perfect places created to give you and your family a photo-worthy selfie to help remember the trip. In the Christmas Outpost area of the park, guests can take photos with gigantic, golden giraffes and even hop into Santa’s sleigh. Over near the Tunnel of Stars, a pair of lighted angel wings create the best spot for a soaring photo. In Santa’s Outpost, the whole family can pile into a larger-than-life snow globe for a memorable Christmas card picture. Memory Moments have been placed around every corner, making Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright a fun and unique place to get the best upload-worthy Christmas photos.

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7: Visit Santa’s Outpost

In addition to Santa’s Snow Storm Party, kids can gather around as Mrs. Claus shares beloved holiday stories, write letters to Santa, and even get photos with the jolly man himself. You can find the times for these attractions on your Daily Show Schedule or in the Wild Adventures app and learn everything there is to know about Santa’s Outpost!

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6: Decorate & Paint

Join Santa’s elves at one of their many activity stations located throughout the park to personalize Christmas ornaments, create picture frames, get a face painting, and more! These hands-on activities are a wonderful way for kids to create a keepsake that’ll remind them of their magical day at Wild Adventures. 

 

NOTE: These are “pay-to-play” type attractions

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5: Hang out in the Gingerbread Village

An enchanting escape whether you can create memories as sweet as the season itself. Snap a picture with the Gingerbread Man or in one of the gingerbread photo ops, craft your very own s’mores and roast them on a warm fire pit, and finally grab a front-row seat in the evening for the brilliant Carol of the Animals Lake Show!

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4: Catch A Christmas Show

Immerse your family in the holiday spirit with a lineup of festive shows designed to delight all ages! From the joyous melodies of The Spirit of Christmas Show to the heartwarming retelling of The Miracle of Christmas: A Nativity Story, these performances capture the essence of the season. Little ones can train to be Santa’s helpers with Holly Frostington’s Elf Training Academy, while A Very Puppet Christmas brings laughter and holiday cheer in a playful, puppet-filled adventure. You can learn more about each of our shows and all the entertainment available during Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright on our mobile app or on our website!

3: The Tree Lighting Ceremony

Want to be the one to pull the switch to light up the whole park?! One lucky child is selected at random out of the audience by Santa’s Helpers to light up our 5-story Christmas tree for the whole park to see. This event occurs at 5PM and ends with a dance party.

2: The Carol of the Animals

Head to Water’s Edge Lake to discover seven massive animated Christmas trees floating at the center of the lake. The Carol of the Animals Show features depictions of some of the park’s most popular animal ambassadors and colorful twinkling lights that dance to your favorite holiday tunes!

1: Brunch with Santa

What's Brunch with Santa? It's a one-on-one magical experience with the jolly man himself! Featuring fun and games from Santa's helpers, and an All-You-Can-Eat Brunch. This is the most popular event during Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright and must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance. You can book your experience on our website!

Want to Join the Christmas Fun?

Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright begins Friday, November 21, and runs select days through New Year’s Eve!

 

Now through November 16 is your chance to get a 2026 Season Pass for the lowest price ever! Enjoy this year’s Christmas festivities, plus Splash Island Water Park, summer coaster rides, concerts, and seasonal events for the entirety of 2026!

 

Have any tiny tots ages 3-5? Our 2026 Pre-K Pass is also live! Your child can visit Wild Adventures as many times through the end of 2026 for free! Find out more here.

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