Come, immerse yourself in the beauty and glow of handcrafted Chinese Lanterns that light up the nights during the Festival of Lanterns at Cowabunga Bay in Henderson. Experience a magical wonderland featuring the incredible imagination of skilled Artisans who will bring exquisite designs to life beginning November 5 and running select dates through February 2022. Lantern festivals, which date back more than 2,000 years, feature gorgeous handcrafted lanterns displaying the creativity and amazing engineering feats of skilled artists. A team of 25 artisans begin to sculpt, assemble and illuminate these works of arts in early September on-site at Cowabunga Bay. Three unique celebrations during the Festival of Lanterns will bring new tastes, sights, entertainment and adventures to the one-of-a-kind holiday festival.

Additional Information:

The park is taking all precautions necessary to keep guests and employees safe. Please see the Safety and Sanitation page on the Cowabunga Bay website for a full and current list of measures.

Fall Harvest 11/5 – 11/30: Throughout November, celebrate the Fall Harvest with special Autumn decor, a petting zoo, hay maze, and farmer’s market. Giant fall themed lanterns will light up the night to the delight of children of all ages. An extraordinary Fall Harvest Menu with seasonal specialties such as grilled corn on the cob and roasted turkey legs, homemade tomato basil soup with specialty grilled cheese and turkey cranberry sliders on a sweet Hawaiian roll. Relax with a tangy Thanksgiving margarita and savor a funnel cake drizzled with spiced pumpkin maple syrup.

Holiday Season 12/1 – 12/31: In December, experience a holiday spectacular with all the festive trimmings. Absorb the joyful sounds of merry carolers, then have an unforgettable photo taken with Santa (included with your price of admission). Vibrant vistas bring the magic of the Christmas Lanterns to life with Santa Claus, Candyland and a spectacular 20-foot tall Christmas tree, the ultimate backdrop for picturesque family photos. Our menu will feature unique Holiday delicacies such as chili on a cornbread waffle, scrumptious Monte Cristo sandwiches, French bread pizza and chicken with cranberry BBQ sauce. Holiday cocktails include a Christmas Citrus drink and a festive Mojito. Complete the culinary venture with a peppermint brownie truffle or a gingerbread funnel cake with cream cheese drizzle.

Lunar New Year 1/1/22 – 2/13: January rings in the Lunar New Year celebration as the park showcases a magnificent Chinese wonderland. Asian folklore and traditional cuisine will transport guests to the farthest reaches of the China. Astonishing fountains of sparkles amuse and astound guests throughout the celebration. And a majestic 45-foot-long dragon king emerging from Cowabunga Bay’s wave pool is sure to be memorable.

See website for schedule and hours of operation.

Children 3 and under (through 2021) are admitted FREE.