Dream Glow Festival opens Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine and runs through Wednesday, December 30. The evening event fills the waterpark with more than 1,000 handcrafted light displays.
What to expect
The displays are grouped into three themed worlds: Sweet Dreams, Outer Space and Christmas Fantasy. Organizers also list live performances, interactive activities, a Christmas Market with vendors, and themed food and drinks. A full visit usually takes about an hour, and guests can stay until closing.
Hours and tickets
Hours are 5 p.m. to 9 or 9:30 p.m., with different times on holidays. General tickets are $37 for adults and $25 for children, and kids under 3 get in free. Premium tickets, $53 for adults and $41 for children, add expedited entry, an add-on activity and a gift. Prices include taxes and fees.
Getting there
Wild Rivers is at 10000 Great Park Blvd. in Irvine, and parking is free on site. The route is wheelchair and stroller accessible except for the Infinity Mirror Room. Only certified service animals are allowed.
Sources
Featured photo: Azusa Tarn via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. The photo shows the tethered balloon at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, not Wild Rivers.
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