ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom has announced its full 2026 events lineup, including the new SPLASH! Water Parade.<\/p>\n
Making its debut this summer, the SPLASH! Water Parade will bring an interactive, water-themed spectacle to the park, featuring vibrant floats, live performers, and refreshing surprises that invite guests to be part of the action, the park said in a news release.<\/p>\n
The season officially begins on May 8. The park says guests will be able to enjoy more than 100 rides, attractions, and experiences across both Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom.<\/p>\n
The park listed its 2026 Key Dates & Events<\/p>\n
All events are included with a 2026 Gold Season Pass:<\/p>\n
Opening Day \u2013 Friday, May 8<\/p>\n
o The park officially opens for the 2026 season, welcoming guests back to their favorite coasters, family rides and early-season entertainment.<\/p>\n
Wildwater Kingdom Opening Day \u2013 Saturday, May 23<\/p>\n
o Cool off this summer as the region\u2019s largest waterpark opens with slides, splash zones, wave pools and refreshing attractions for families and thrill-seekers.<\/p>\n
o Year two of enhancements introduced in 2025 continues to elevate the guest experience, including a reimagined Lightning Falls and Cascade, the addition of the new 21\u00b0 and Colder bar experience, and updates to the Tradewinds retail location.<\/p>\n
Viva La Fiesta \u2013 Saturdays & Sundays, June 20 \u2013 July 26 (excluding July 4 & 5)<\/p>\n
o A lively Latin-inspired festival featuring festive entertainment, colorful d\u00e9cor, dancing and family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n
o Live entertainment during Viva La Fiesta includes:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Manteca Blue & The Latin Corner (Saturdays and Sundays) delivers an electrifying Latin-jazz fusion performance, blending Afro-Caribbean, Colombian and African influences into a vibrant and percussive musical experience that reflects the spirit of the festival.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Rumbamena (Saturdays and Sundays) showcases a talented company of dancers from around the world in an authentic celebration of salsa, samba and other Latin dance traditions, brought to life through vibrant choreography and passionate performances.<\/p>\n
Star-Spangled Nights Presented by M&Ms\u00ae \u2013 July 4 & 5<\/p>\n
o A patriotic celebration featuring fireworks, star-spangled entertainment and red, white and blue festivities as America celebrates its 250th anniversary year.<\/p>\n
All-New SPLASH! Water Parade \u2013 August 1 \u2013 August 23 (select dates)<\/p>\n
o This high-energy water-themed parade brings vibrant floats, upbeat music and refreshing splash moments to the park, creating a rolling wave of excitement for families and thrillseekers alike.<\/p>\n
o Interactive zones along the parade route feature performers engaging guests in water-friendly fun, including water blaster play and dance moments that invite guests to join the action.<\/p>\n
o Built-in water effects, including spray zones and surprise splash elements, are designed to cool guests off and deliver an immersive, can\u2019t-miss summer experience.<\/p>\n
Halloween Haunt Presented by SNICKERS\u00ae \u2013 Select Nights, September 18 \u2013 October 31<\/p>\n
o This fall, guests can look forward to an enhanced haunted experience with returning favorites, live entertainment and improved attractions, including haunted mazes.*<\/p>\n
o A new haunted attraction will be introduced in 2026, with additional details to be shared this summer.<\/p>\n
Tricks and Treats \u2013 Weekends, September 19 \u2013 November 1<\/p>\n
o A family-friendly daytime fall celebration featuring classic characters, seasonal treats, interactive activities and Halloween fun designed especially for younger guests.<\/p>\n
Live Entertainment Throughout the Season<\/p>\n
Guests will experience a variety of live entertainment offerings across the park and waterpark, bringing music, culture and family-friendly energy to every visit.<\/p>\n
Steelpan Jam (May 23 \u2013 July 26)<\/p>\n
o Steelpan Jam invites guests into a vibrant world of rhythm and splash, featuring a group of impeccably talented steelpan musicians. This upbeat performance blends traditional Caribbean melodies with infectiously catchy percussive rhythms, creating a celebration of music and friendship that leaves guests smiling from ear to ear.<\/p>\n
Three Lil\u2019 Birds (June 12 \u2013 September 7, Surfside Stage)<\/p>\n
o Three Lil\u2019 Birds brings a rhythmic, reggae-inspired performance to the heart of Wildwater Kingdom. Led by a trio of laid-back musicians, the show delivers a feel-good, sun-soaked escape designed for the whole family.<\/p>\n
Peanuts Playbook and Team Charlie Brown (May 8 \u2013 August 30, PEANUTS\u2122 Showplace)<\/p>\n
o Peanuts Playbook features Coach JT and the PEANUTS\u2122 gang exploring a variety of sports, from classic games like baseball and football to playful obstacle challenges. Team Charlie Brown follows with a high-energy musical performance as Charlie Brown and friends sing and dance their way toward Little League victory.<\/p>\n
New for 2026: Expanded Regional Access with Gold Passes<\/p>\n
Gold Season Passes and memberships will now include regional access, allowing guests to enjoy multiple East Coast parks\u2014including Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Wild Safari, Hurricane Harbor New Jersey, and Kings Dominion on a single pass.<\/p>\n
* A Haunted Attraction Pass is required to experience the park\u2019s haunted mazes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom has announced its full 2026 events lineup, including the new…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":145858,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[66615,153,155,154,8790,77753,77750,77752,77754,77751,66308],"class_list":["post-173316","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-bethlehem","tag-2026-events","tag-bethlehem","tag-bethlehem-headlines","tag-bethlehem-news","tag-dorney-park","tag-halloween-haunt","tag-splash-water-parade","tag-star-spangled-nights","tag-tricks-and-treats","tag-viva-la-fiesta","tag-wildwater-kingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=173316"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173316\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/145858"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=173316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=173316"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=173316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}