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.
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!
July 22-28, 2024
Holly Jolly July With Yogi Bear™ Week Two
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!
July 29, 2024 – August 4, 2024
Holiday Mix-Up
Christmas? Halloween? Easter? Which one is it? It’s a festive fusion where the lines between holidays blur and the fun knows no bounds. Join us for an extraordinary experience that combines the magic of multiple celebrations into one incredible adventure! Join us for an Easter egg hunt with candy-filled eggs, trick-or-treating in your ugly sweater, and much more! Unleash your creativity and deck out your site with holiday-themed decorations of your choice. Let your imagination run wild and create a captivating display that reflects YOUR favorite holiday. Join us for this remarkable celebration where the boundaries of traditional holidays are reimagined. It’s a chance to experience the joy, magic, and excitement of multiple celebrations all in one incredible event. Get ready for a Holiday Mashup that will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime!
August 5-11, 2024
Chocolate Lovers Cocoa Carnival
Welcome to a chocolate dream come true! A mouthwatering celebration centered around the world’s favorite treat: CHOCOLATE! Get ready to immerse yourself in a chocolatey wonderland. From thrilling activities to scrumptious treats, this week will satisfy your sweet tooth and create unforgettable memories. Join us for a Chocolate Slip n’ Slide, show off your talents with a chocolate painting, and so much more as we celebrate the wonders of chocolate and create unforgettable moments of pure bliss.
August 16-18, 2024
Adventure Awaits with Junior Ranger & Park Princess! Weekend Two
Meet Ranger Smith at the Activity Center to start your journey, don’t miss it, you will be given your instructions on what is needed to become a full Junior Ranger or Park Princess! Participants will have four opportunities to participate in activities throughout the day on Saturday to earn additional badges including: Camp Safety where they will learn to safely build a fire, First Aid: assemble and properly use a first aid kit and Nature: how to take care and preserve our natural habitat when camping. Once you have completed your trainings, meet Ranger Smith Sunday morning to get your certificate at a special graduation ceremony.
August 23-25, 2024
Culinary Carnival: Where Flavor Meets Fun!
Prepare your taste buds for a weekend of gastronomic delight as we invite you to immerse yourself in a culinary paradise filled with games, friendly competitions, and hands-on how-tos. Craft your own pizza masterpiece and unleash your artistic flair in a cake decorating showdown. From savory sensations to sweet creations, our lineup of exciting culinary events promises a feast for the senses that you won’t want to miss. Join us for Culinary Carnival, where the joy of food and the thrill of fun collide for an unforgettable epicurean adventure!
August 30, 2024 – September 2, 2024
Work Hard, Play Harder: A Labor Day Celebration
All work and no play makes Yogi Bear™ a dull bear! You have worked hard and deserve a day off so come celebrate in a different way this year! Let’s paint Jellystone Park™ red, white & blue! We will have a site decoration contest, a strawberry syrup slip-n-slide, red, white & blue crafts, a social spotlighting all patriotic colored foods, and so many fun activities!
September 6-8, 2024
Jurassic Jungle & Reptile Mania
Did you know that dinosaurs are classified as reptiles? Join us for a weekend where the ancient meets the modern, as we celebrate the remarkable reptiles that have shaped our planet. Don’t miss this opportunity to embark on a journey that spans millions of years, where ancient reptiles and their modern relatives come alive. It’s a weekend of discovery, education, and awe-inspiring encounters that will leave you with a newfound admiration for the remarkable reptiles that have graced our planet.
September 13-15, 2024
Hut, Hut, Hooray! Game On!
Football season is here so let’s join Yogi Bear™ and friends with our own football fun and games! Plenty of crafts to cheer on your favorite team! Immerse yourself in the football fever as we engage in exhilarating activities that celebrate the beloved sport. From friendly football matches to thrilling games that test your skills, there’s no shortage of excitement for sports enthusiasts of all ages.
September 20-22, 2024
S’more Memories
At “S’more Memories,” we pay tribute to the classic summer treat that holds a special place in our hearts – s’mores! Imagine gathering around the flickering flames, toasting marshmallows on skewers, and creating personalized s’more masterpieces. Indulge in the sweet, gooey goodness as melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows intertwine between two graham crackers. But our event is about more than just s’mores. It’s about embracing the essence of summer nights and creating treasured moments. Engage in conversations and laughter with friends and family, sharing stories of summer adventures and relishing the joyous experiences that the season has provided. As the night unfolds, we provide a range of activities that capture the spirit of summer. Engage in friendly games, from lawn games like cornhole and ladder toss to nostalgic activities like glow-in-the-dark capture the flag. Each moment is designed to foster a sense of togetherness and celebrate the carefree nature of summer nights. “S’more Memories: Toasting the End of Summer Nights” is a celebration of the simple joys that summer brings. It’s a chance to savor the flavors, embrace the warmth, and create lasting memories with loved ones. So, gather around the fire, toast marshmallows to golden perfection, and relish in the joy of bidding farewell to summer nights while creating s’more memories that will warm your heart for years to come.
Theme Weekend Highlights
