THEME CELEBRATION
Make Your Stay Extra Special
Book your family stay during a Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park ™ theme weekend and enjoy special activities, events, food and decor. From Halloween to Mother’s Day, Mardi Gras to a Birthday Party for Yogi Bear™, you can celebrate with the Jellystone Park family. Check out our calendar and plan your family vacation.
Activities are subject to change without notice. If inclement weather occurs, activities and/or events may be moved or canceled.
May 10-12, 2024
All About Mom
Calling all marvelous moms! Looking for the perfect way to honor the extraordinary mothers in your life? Join us at Jellystone Park™ for a heartwarming and unforgettable Mother’s Day celebration. Get ready to be treated like royalty during our extraordinary weekend! It’s your time to shine and be pampered like the queen that you truly are with gifts and a mom’s night out.
May 17-19, 2024
Adventure Awaits with Junior Ranger & Park Princess! Weekend One
Hey, young explorers! Get ready to kick off the ultimate adventure by meeting the one and only Ranger Smith at the Activity Center. This is where the fun begins! You’ll receive your top-secret instructions on how to transform into a full-fledged Junior Ranger or Park Princess.
But hold on to your hats because the excitement doesn’t stop there! Throughout Saturday, you’ll have not one, not two, but four chances to earn additional badges. Learn the art of Camp Safety – discover how to safely build a fire without singin’ those marshmallows, dive into the world of First Aid as you assemble and master the use of a first aid kit, and explore Nature to understand how to care for and preserve our incredible natural habitat while camping.
And the grand finale? Don’t miss the special graduation ceremony on Sunday morning with Ranger Smith himself! Gather ’round, get your well-earned certificate, and let’s celebrate your newfound expertise as a Junior Ranger or Park Princess. It’s a weekend full of laughter, learning, and earning those well-deserved badges!
May 28, 2024 – June 2, 2024
Birthday Bash for Boo Boo™
Dive into a wild and messy birthday celebration for our beloved Boo Boo™! It’s a weekend like no other, where you can leave your good clothes behind and embrace the joy of getting gloriously messy. Get ready for a lineup of thrilling activities that will bring out your inner child and create memories you’ll cherish forever including a chocolate slip ‘n slide and bobbing for worms. And of course, no messy celebration would be complete without an epic food fight!
June 3-9, 2024
Neon Nights and Tie Dye Delights
Immerse yourself in a dazzling world of color and glow! Join us for an unforgettable experience featuring an Evening Glow Parade, Late Night Glow Swim, thrilling Color Run, and captivating tie-dye activities ($). Get ready to be enchanted by a vibrant celebration that will leave you with cherished memories!
June 10-16, 2024
Super Dads Week
Calling all fathers! Prepare to be treated like the kings you truly are during our magnificent week at Jellystone Park™. It’s your time to shine, relax, and create cherished memories with your loved ones. Join us for a remarkable experience filled with special surprises and thrilling activities that will make you feel truly appreciated. Kids will create a one-of-a-kind token of appreciation that will warm his heart. And for the adventurous dads out there, it’s time to test your fishing skills in our exhilarating fishing tournament including prizes from the Ranger Station! Even Yogi Bear™ himself has something special in store for dad!
June 17-23, 2024
Birthday Bash for Yogi Bear™ Week
Get ready to celebrate the timeless and beloved Yogi Bear™ as he turns another year wiser and more lovable! It’s a week-long extravaganza dedicated to our cherished friend, filled with an array of exciting games, engaging crafts, and delightful activities. Join us as we gather to honor Yogi Bear™ and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Unleash your creativity with engaging crafts that pay tribute to our favorite pic-a-nic-loving bear.
June 24-30, 2024
Tropical Bearadise
Aloha! Break out the grass skirts, make leis, and don’t forget to pack your coconuts! It’sa Tropical Bearadise at Jellystone Park™! Join us for a pool party, games, and a luau! So, grab your flip-flops and join us as we celebrate in true island style. It’s a week filled with vibrant colors, joyful festivities, and a sense of tropical bliss. Get ready to immerse yourself in the spirit of aloha at the Jellystone Park™ unforgettable Tropical Bearadise!
July 1-7, 2024
Patriotic Pic-A-Nic! Where Bears and Freedom Roam
Celebrate the 4th of July in style at Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park™, where the spirit of freedom and family fun come together! Join us for a patriotic week, featuring a lineup of exciting activities, games, pool parties, and crafts. Let your creativity shine by showcasing your best red, white, and blue in our annual 4th of July Parade—decorate your golf carts and bikes for the parade, where Yogi Bear™ himself leads the way. Spruce up your campsites for the Independence Day site decorating contest, and watch as the park transforms into a patriotic wonderland. As the night falls, prepare for the grand finale—a breathtaking fireworks show that will illuminate the sky and add a touch of magic to this extraordinary celebration. Please note that a three-night minimum stay is required to ensure you have ample time to immerse yourself in the festivities and make the most of this star-spangled week.
July 8-14, 2024
Carnival Revival: A Whirlwind of Summer Joy
Prepare for an enchanting week of whimsy, thrills, and classic delights at the Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park™ vintage summer carnival. Rediscover the timeless joy of a cake walk, try your hand at the ring toss, engage in the lively bouncy house, and test your luck at guessing booths—all against the backdrop of a vibrant prize wheel waiting to unveil fantastic surprises. Immerse yourself in the magic of a classic carnival, where skillful games, delectable snacks, and an air of amazement create an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Join us for a week-long celebration, where the spirit of summer meets the enchantment of a bygone carnival era, making memories that will linger with you long after the festivities end. Step right up and embrace the joy at Jellystone’s Summer Spectacle! And don’t miss out on our live entertainment on 07.13.24:
- 2-4pm
- Balloon Artist
- 4-4:30pm
- Elliott the Entertainer will captivate audiences with his versatile talents. Watch in awe as he expertly walks on stilts, masters the unicycle, juggles with finesse, and performs spellbinding magic tricks.
- 5-8pm
- Circus Workshop with a Circus Arts Instructor who will help participants learn to spin a plate on a stick, learn basic juggling, walk on low height stilts, balance, and twirl other circus props.
July 15-21, 2024
Holly Jolly July With Yogi Bear™Week One
Celebrate a Holly Jolly July with Yogi Bear™! Immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season right in the heart of summer. Join Yogi BearTM for a spectacular event where you can transform your site into a winter wonderland by dusting off cherished Christmas decorations from the attic. Engage in the spirited site decorating competition for a chance to win incredible prizes! Let the holiday spirit shine as you compete for 1st-3rd place in two categories—RV/Tent Site and Lodging—each offering fantastic rewards to spread even more joy during this holly jolly occasion!
Theme Weekend Highlights
