4th of July
Celebrate Independence Day at the Wilderness!
Get ready for a star-spangled celebration packed with festive fun for the whole family! Enjoy free activities like patriotic bracelet making, balloon animals, foam crafts, and button decorating. Mom & Dad, cool off with “The Firecracker,” our signature 4th of July drink. Finally, as dusk falls, the Wilderness Fireworks Spectacular lights up the sky with the biggest and best display in the Dells – no traffic, no hassle, just pure resort-side magic. Fireworks launch near the Glacier Canyon Conference Center, with the best views from the Lost World Waterpark pool deck. Our team will be handing out glow sticks to add to the sparkle. You bring the “oohs” and “ahhs” – we’ll bring the BOOMS!
Our fireworks show will begin at dusk on Friday, July 4, 2025*
*Weather dependent
July 4th List of Events, 2024
Wilderness Resort
Specials & Activities
The Firecracker
One Week Only | June 30- July 6
“The Firecracker” is a pina colada layered with strawberry puree and topped with a float of blue curacao. Make sure to try one and you'll see why this drink has become an annual July 4th favorite at the Wilderness. For a Limited Time Only.
Ken-Ducky Derby Races
Daily, June 30- July 6 | Sign-up at 9:15 am w/Races beginning at 9:30 am | Free!
Join us in the Klondike Kavern Indoor Waterpark (just before the park opens) for your chance to be the day’s Ken-Ducky Derby Champion!
Cheer on your rubber ducky as it races with others in our lazy river! The grand champion each day receives a Ken-Ducky Derby Champion t-shirt!
WildKids Club
Activities & Events
Activities
July 4th | Starting at 11 am | Free!
Join our WildKids staff at the Wild Kids room below Take Flight (lower 1) all day for a number of activities!
Also, be on the lookout for our Wilderness Mascots Monty and Molly roaming through Take Flight, Camp Social, and the Wild Kids Room throughout the afternoon!
- Make your own patriotic bracelet (Free)
- Lots of foam Patriotic crafts (Free)
- Balloon Animals (Free)
- Glitter Tattoo Stands - One in the Kids Club and one on the patio (Glitter Tattoos $5)
- Patriotic buttons (Free)
- Make your Lip balm ($5)
- Make your own slime ($5)
- Lemonade Stand - Located on the New Frontier Patio (Lemonade $1)
Games
July 4th| Hourly (11 am-4 pm) | Free!
Join our WildKids staff outside the New Frontier patio for a number of outdoor games!
No sign-up is needed, just come out and play!
- Connect 4
- Bingo
- Hulu Hoop competition
- Bean Bag Toss
- Patriotic Jenga
- Dance Party - show us your best moves!
- And More!
Glow Sticks
July 4th | Dusk | Free!
As the sun finally sets, it's time to light up the night! Our staff will be going around the Lost World Waterpark pool deck handing out free glow sticks (while supplies last) to help prepare for our annual fireworks show*!
Fireworks Show!
July 4th | Dusk | Free!
The Main Event
Get ready for an unforgettable night! Join us as we light up the sky with the biggest and most dazzling fireworks display in town. Celebrate Independence Day in epic style from the best seats in the house - right from the pool deck of our Lost World outdoor waterpark!
Watch the night come alive as fireworks launch near our Glacier Canyon Conference Center, lighting up the sky with color and magic!
Want a more laid-back vibe? Wilderland Park offers an alternate viewing area with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the show.
Don't miss this explosive celebration - our fireworks begin at dusk!*
*Weather dependent