IRVINE, Calif. — September 1, 2026 — Wild Rivers Waterpark is making an even bigger splash as it wraps up the 2026 waterpark season with two new special events:Filipino Day at Wild Rivers on Saturday, October 3, followed by the park’sFirst Annual Oktoberfest/Beerfest on Saturday, October 10.
“These two events are a great way to bring our community together and celebrate the end of another memorable season at Wild Rivers,” said Susan Kruizinga, Director of Sales and Marketing at Wild Rivers Waterpark. “From Filipino music, culture and cuisine to German specialties, live entertainment and local craft beverages, we are excited to offer guests even more reasons to visit the park this October.”
Filipino Day at Wild Rivers — Saturday, October 3
Wild Rivers will kick off Filipino Heritage Month with a fun, family-friendly celebration highlighting the culture, entertainment, food and community spirit of the Filipino community.
Guests can enjoy a full day featuring:
- Live Filipino musicians and DJs
- Cultural entertainment and performances
- Filipino food vendors
- Local non-food vendors
- Community organizations
- Activities for families and guests throughout the day
Filipino Day at Wild Rivers is designed to create a welcoming celebration where families and friends can enjoy the waterpark while experiencing Filipino music, traditions, cuisine and community organizations.
General admission tickets are available through the Wild Rivers website atwildrivers.com. Admission is included for current Wild Rivers Season Passholders.
First Annual Oktoberfest/Beerfest — Saturday, October 10
The fall celebration continues on Saturday, October 10, with Wild Rivers’ First Annual Oktoberfest/Beerfest.
Guests can enjoy live music from theZeitgeist Oktoberfest Band while feasting on special German-inspired food and experiencing an Oktoberfest atmosphere throughout the park.
Guests who are 21 or older may purchase asouvenir tasting cup for $20 to sample beer and spirits from participating vendors, including:
- Left Coast Brewing Company
- Radiant Beer Company
- Karl Strauss Brewing Company
- Evans Brewing Company
- Happy Dad
- Brewery X
- Cerveza Cito
- Additional participating vendors
Valid identification will be required for all alcohol sampling. Souvenir tasting cups will be available while supplies last.
General admission tickets may be purchased online atwildrivers.com. Wild Rivers Season Passholders receive free event admission. Season Passholders who are 21 or older and wish to participate in Beerfest sampling may purchase a $20 souvenir tasting cup on-site while supplies last.
Proceeds from the event will help supportPretend City Children’s Museum, an Irvine-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children learn through purposeful play.
Wild Rivers encourages guests to purchase admission in advance and visitwildrivers.com for event information, operating hours and additional details.
