Roll up, roll up — Big Kahuna's becomes a Gulf Coast big top for a day of circus thrills & water fun
August 5, 2026
Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park, 1007 US-98, Destin, FL 32541
<p>Under the Florida sun, Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park in Destin rings the bell for Circus of Wonders, a spectacular big-top-themed day that brings the magic of the circus to the Emerald Coast's favorite waterpark. Step through the park gates and into a world where every corner might hold a new surprise: circus-themed characters roaming the grounds, specialty performers between slide runs, and the irresistible energy of a traveling circus — without ever leaving the Emerald Coast.</p><p>Between acts, there are 40 acres of waterpark to conquer. From high-octane thrill slides to the family-friendly children's splash zones and lazy river, Big Kahuna's signature attractions are all on the bill alongside the Circus of Wonders entertainment. It's a double-feature day that keeps everyone in the family happy: the little ones get circus magic and wonder, the teenagers get the slides, and the parents get to relax by the wave pool while it all unfolds around them.</p><p>Circus of Wonders is included with standard park admission and stands out as one of August's most imaginative themed events on the Gulf Coast. It's the kind of unexpected summer memory that sets a beach vacation apart from all the rest.</p>
Families with children, circus fans, thrill seekers
A full day at Big Kahuna's with circus-themed entertainment woven throughout — special performers, characters, and themed activities alongside all standard park attractions.
Check in at guest services when you arrive to get the day's Circus of Wonders performance schedule so you don't miss any acts.
Included with Big Kahuna's general admission.