Dive into some fun summer adventures while you’re in South Korea. Escape the heat and check out some of the fun activities to cool off.

Don’t hesitate to embrace your playful side and grab a water gun to defeat the summer heat! Below are some fun water gun festivals you won’t want to miss. While they’re fun, you can get hurt, so make sure to prioritize safety and wear goggles when participating in water gun festivals.

Water Stellar

Everland features a fantastic festival where visitors can play with cool water and shoot water guns in the water wonderland while enjoying spectacular shows! There are also water playgrounds and photo zones, perfect for families with children to have fun and beat the summer heat.

• ADDRESS: 199 Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

• Dates: June 20 (Fri.) – Aug. 24 (Sun.)

• Naver: https://naver.me/Fn2i2GCD

Summer Water Wars

Seoul Land hosts an annual summer festival with musical shows and water gun fights for a fun time perfect for the whole family. After enjoying the Summer Water Wars to the fullest, it’s time to have the finale of the summer nights at Luna Park for glittering lights and fireworks.

• ADDRESS: 181 Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

• Dates: Late June – late August

• Naver: https://naver.me/GrSqSow3

Waterbomb 2025

Part-water fest, part-music fest, Waterbomb 2025 is a good one to check out this summer. Explore a diverse mix of music like K-pop, hip-hop, and EDM performances and enjoy a refreshing large-scale water bomb battle. Waterbomb 2025 is held in three major cities: Seoul, Busan and Sokcho. Visit their website for more information and ticketing.

• Dates: Seoul - July 4 (Sat.) – July 6 (Sun.) / Busan - July 26 (Sat.) / Sokcho - Aug. 23 (Sat.)

• Website: https://www.waterbombfestival.com/

USAG Yongsan

related stories

• Summer escapes in Korea: Don’t miss a trip to the beach!
• Summer escapes in Korea: Get the chills at seasonal haunted houses
• Summer escapes in Korea: Catch a wave and some sun at area water parks