THEMED EVENTS
Make Your Stay Extra Special
Book your family stay during a Jellystone Park™ Mark Twain Lake & The Water Zone themed event and enjoy special activities, 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.

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May 15-17, 2026
Pizza Palooza
Join us at Jellystone Park™ Mark Twain Lake for a weekend of Pizza Palooza fun! Get ready for days stacked high with hands-on crafts, interactive games, pizza-making adventures, and flavor-filled excitement around every corner. Whether you’re a master of mozzarella or simply here for the cheese pulls and giggles, there’s a slice of fun waiting for everyone. Our bears will be tossing, topping, and cooking up something extra special, so grab your crew and come hungry for laughs. You won’t want to miss your chance to be part of this ultimate Pizza Party Palooza. It’s going to be a saucy, smile-covered weekend you’ll never forget!
May 22-25, 2026
Red, White & Bears
Join us for a heartfelt and meaningful Memorial Day Weekend at Jellystone Park™ Mark Twain Lake, as we honor the courageous individuals who gave their lives to protect our freedom. This special weekend is dedicated to reflection, gratitude, and unity, as we remember their sacrifices and celebrate the freedoms they secured for us. Start the weekend with our grand Memorial Day Parade, where patriotism takes center stage. Decorate your bike, dress in red, white, and blue, or transform your golf cart into a dazzling tribute to American pride. Join fellow campers as we march together in a shared spirit of remembrance and gratitude for those who paid the ultimate price for our nation. Continue the weekend with meaningful family activities and shared moments of joy. Ride the waves and slide into our pools at The Water Zone, hop on the hilariously refreshing Wet Wagon Ride, light up the night with our Glow Ride, and make a splash at the Pool Party! Enjoy live music, dance, sing along, and indulge in classic summer pastimes as we kick off an unforgettable season. Waterzone opens 10am on 5/23 for the season.
May 26-31, 2026
Birthday Bash for Boo Boo™
Get ready for the ultimate ooey-gooey celebration for our favorite little sidekick, Boo Boo™! This is not your tidy tea party. We’re talking chocolate slip ’n slide thrills, a laugh-until-you-can’t-stand epic food fight, and a human sundae showdown that turns campers into walking masterpieces of whipped cream and sprinkles. Cupcakes will be ready for decorating, frosting will be flying, and smiles will be absolutely everywhere. Pack the play clothes, bring your birthday spirit, and prepare for the happiest, messiest bash of the season. It’s Boo Boo™’s big day, and we’re celebrating in gloriously sticky style!
June 1-7, 2026
Birthday Bash for Yogi Bear™
Grab your party hats and picnic baskets because it’s time to celebrate our favorite pic-a-nic expert at Jellystone Park™ Mark Twain Lake! Join us for a birthday bash honoring Yogi Bear™ that’s packed with laughter, games, crafts, and plenty of sweet treats to go around. Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ will be on hand to celebrate, share hugs, and snap photos with their favorite campers. On Saturday afternoon, jump into the Birthday Bash fun with classic party games, cupcake decorating, and plenty of picnic-inspired surprises. It’s going to be a cake-filled, memory-making celebration you won’t want to miss!
June 8-14, 2026
Super Dads
Prepare yourself for a weekend brimming with relaxation, adventure, and unforgettable experiences at Jellystone Park™ Mark Twain Lake! This special event is all about you, dads, as you take the spotlight and enjoy quality time with your loved ones. Kick off the festivities with exciting activities and heartfelt surprises, starting with a fishing tournament that will test your skills—prizes from the Ranger Station await the best anglers! Meanwhile, the kids will be busy crafting a unique gift, a heartfelt gesture that’s sure to warm your heart. For the adventurous dads, this weekend offers a variety of thrilling events, from bucket golf to family relay races. Join in the fun and create lasting memories with your kids. This Father’s Day, celebrate in style, connect with nature, and cherish moments that will stay with your family forever.
June 15-21, 2026
Neon Nights & Tie Dye Delights
Get ready to light up the night at Jellystone Park™ Mark Twain Lake! Our bears are turning up the glow for a weekend bursting with color, energy, and unforgettable family fun. March alongside Yogi Bear™ and friends in a dazzling Evening Glow Parade, then dance the night away at our Late Night Glow Foam Party under a sky full of stars. Make a splash at our Glowing Pool Parties, dash through clouds of color in our high-energy Color Run, and design your own bright-and-bold creations during tie-dye time. From neon lights to radiant smiles, this glow-tastic celebration is packed with bear-sized fun and memory-making moments you’ll be talking about long after the last sparkle fades!
June 22-28, 2026
Jurassic Jungle & Reptile Mania
Travel back to a time when dinosaurs roamed and adventure ruled the land at Jellystone Park™ Mark Twain Lake! Join Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ for a prehistoric party packed with hands-on fun and larger-than-life discoveries. Young explorers can dig into our dinosaur egg excavation and hatching experience, uncovering ancient treasures and bringing their very own dino story to life. On Saturday afternoon, gather the whole family for special entertainment with ventriloquist Doug Mickan, serving up laughs big enough to echo through the Jurassic jungle. It’s a dino-mite weekend of roars, giggles, and memory-making moments with your favorite bears!
June 29, 2026 – July 5, 2026
Patriotic Pic-A-Nic!
Be just minutes away from all the excitement of National Tom Sawyer Days in Hannibal, MO when you stay at Jellystone Park™ Mark Twain Lake! Spend your days enjoying the parades, live music, and small-town charm of the festival, then escape the crowds to relax at our campground or cool off at the Water Zone waterpark. Festival fun by day and enjoy lakeside relaxation by night. Pool parties, patriotic crafts, themed games, and more all week long. Transform your site into a star-spangled masterpiece and end the night with a bang as the sky lights up in a dazzling patriotic display! Don’t just visit Hannibal for the festival – make it a full vacation experience where family fun, relaxation, and unforgettable memories come together. Spots for holiday weekends go fast – book now to secure your holiday getaway!
July 6-12, 2026
Hula & Happiness
Get ready to embrace the island spirit at our unforgettable Luau Week! Slip on your flip-flops and immerse yourself in vibrant colors, joyful festivities, and the blissful spirit of aloha. Craft your own leis, pack your coconuts, and join us for a week full of island vibes, unforgettable memories, and tropical fun. On Saturday evening, witness the mesmerizing dance of fire that will ignite the spark of excitement at the main Luau event. Celebrate in true tropical style with a lively pool party and exciting games. Aloha awaits you at Jellystone Park™ Mark Twain Lake!
July 13-19, 2026
Wet-n-Wild
Make a splash at Jellystone Park™ Mark Twain Lake with a week packed full of soak-soaked excitement! Grab your swimsuits and your biggest water blasters because this is your chance to dive headfirst into nonstop fun. Whether you’re drenching your friends, racing down slip ’n’ slides, or teaming up for epic campground water battles, every day is a wave of adventure waiting to happen. Cool off with creative water games, laugh your way through our famous Wet Wagon Ride, and enjoy splash-tastic surprises with Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ cheering you on. Then on Saturday, dry off just long enough for an out-of-this-world Mad Science Show featuring jaw-dropping demonstrations and wildly interactive experiments that will wow campers of all ages. It’s the perfect mix of splash and spectacle for a week you’ll never forget!








