Wild Adventures Great Pumpkin LumiNights: More Lights. More Pumpkins & More Fun.
September 08, 2026
VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Theme Park will open its sixth annual Great Pumpkin LumiNights powered by Georgia Power this fall, featuring glowing pumpkin sculptures, new entertainment and the return of the Pumpkin Spice Festival. Guests will also have access to the park’s rides and attractions during the day and into the night throughout the celebration.
This year, Great Pumpkin LumiNights will have more new ways to celebrate the fall season. Details include:
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NEW! Pumpkin Spice Festival Menu – An all-new fall menu invites hungry parkgoers to taste their way around the park at the country's largest celebration of the classic fall flavor. Brand new menu items include pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls, buffalo chicken stuffed baked potatoes, hand-rolled pretzels with pumpkin spice queso and more.
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NEW! Spookley's Trick or Treat Trail – Spookley the Square Pumpkin will welcome families to the new Spookley’s Trick-or-Treat Trail. Children can pick up a trick-or-treat bag and follow a winding nature trail filled with festive décor, six themed trick-or-treat stations, scavenger hunt activities, interactive bubble stations and surprises along the way.
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NEW! Specialty Entertainment – Guests will be able to catch some new live entertainment across the park, including the fast-paced mix of magic, mentalism, comedy and audience interaction from Pink Tie Magic. Just Larry will return by popular demand with his one-of-a-kind combination of juggling, sleight of hand and comedy.
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NEW! Glowing Displays - This year's Great Pumpkin LumiNights will glow even brighter, with more lights and the brand-new Pickin' Pumpkins Band pumpkin sculpture. Guests will have plenty of fun capturing family photos alongside the dazzling light displays like the Foggy Forest, the Twilight Tunnel and Glow Grove. Plus, the LumiNight Legends Gallery returns with a recent expansion to include almost 200 intricately carved pumpkins of famous faces and places from Georgia and Florida.
“The best part about Great Pumpkin LumiNights is that it creates even more experiences and memorable moments for all ages,” said Asher Raymond, public relations specialist. “This event has become a staple for family fall traditions.”
Throughout the fall event, guests can enjoy over 25 rides and attractions, including the new-for-2025 Water's Edge attractions Horizon Wheel, Wing Swinger and Boat Parade. For those looking for larger thrills, Boomerang and Twisted Typhoon deliver adrenaline-rushing fun from over 100 feet up in the air.
Great Pumpkin LumiNights will run on select days from Saturday, September 26 through Sunday, November 1. Visitors will be able to enjoy the festivities from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Fridays, 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturdays and 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sundays.
Great Pumpkin LumiNights is included with park admission or a Season Pass. 2027 Season Passes are available now for the lowest price of $89.99. Each pass includes admission for the rest of this year, including Great Pumpkin LumiNights and Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright, and all of the 2027 season. Returning passholders from 2024, 2025 and 2026 as well as 2026 Summer Fun Card holders receive additional renewal savings.
For more information about seasonal events and to purchase 2027 Season Passes, visit WildAdventures.com or download the Wild Adventures Theme Park App.
About Wild Adventures Theme Park
Wild Adventures Theme Park, located in Valdosta, Ga., halfway between Atlanta and Orlando off I-75, is a 170-acre destination where families can ride, slide, and explore all in one place. A Herschend Family Entertainment property, the park is home to more than 35 rides, hundreds of exotic animals, a full calendar of concerts and special events, and Splash Island Waterpark, ranked among the “Top 30 Waterparks” by U.S. News & World Report and home to Paradise River, America’s “Best Lazy River” by USA Today’s 10Best. Wild Adventures has been recognized as one of the Top 5 Most Affordable Theme Parks in America by HomeToGo and named the Most Thrilling Theme Park in Georgia by FinanceBuzz. It is also home to the Good Sam-rated 10/10★/10 Wild Adventures Safari Campground, one of the highest-rated campgrounds in the nation.
About Herschend
Wild Adventures Theme Park is part of Herschend’s family of brands. Herschend is the world’s largest family-held themed attractions company, with a portfolio of over 40 family entertainment brands across North America, including destinations, resorts, theme parks, water parks, immersive experiences, and content enjoyed by audiences worldwide. For more information, visit www.Herschend.com.
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