Theme Celebrations
Every Weekend Deserves Celebrating
Experience the magic of Cleveland/Sandusky Jellystone Park™ with our exciting theme weekends, designed to make your family and friends’ getaways truly memorable. From Halloween spooktaculars to heartwarming Mother’s Day celebrations, and the festive Christmas in July extravaganza to a special Birthday Party for Yogi Bear™, our themed weekends are packed with activities, events, delicious food, and exciting decorations. But the fun doesn’t stop there – for an extended dose of joy, some of our themes last all week long, ensuring non-stop entertainment for the kids while they are out of school. Make the most of your visit by checking out our calendar and planning your family vacation around an upcoming theme celebration. To enhance your experience, be sure to download the JellystonePark APP before your visit. With the app, you can access the full activity schedule, ensuring you never miss a moment of the excitement. Dive into the world of Jellystone Park and create lasting memories with your loved ones.
Theme celebrations are subject to change without notice.
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April 25-27, 2025
Wake the Bears Weekend
Rise and shine, campers—it’s time to wake the bears! Join us for an unforgettable weekend full of adventure, wildlife excitement, and bear-themed fun. As the bears emerge from their long slumber, we’re ready to wake up to the great outdoors with thrilling games, creative crafts, and bear-tastic activities.
Pack your bags, shake off the sleep, and get ready to Wake the Bears at Jellystone Park™! Whether you’re here to relax by the campfire or explore the wilderness, this is a weekend packed with fun that you won’t want to miss!
May 2-4, 2025
Foodie Fun Extravaganza Weekend
Get ready for the ultimate Foodie Fun Extravaganza at Jellystone Park™! This weekend is all about delicious eats, exciting food-themed activities, and a messy, hilarious food fight!
From pie-eating contests and the wildest food fight you’ve ever seen, we’ve got it all. Prepare to eat, laugh, and get messy as you enjoy a weekend of mouthwatering fun and friendly competition.
Don’t forget your bib—it’s going to be a weekend packed with flavor, fun, and unforgettable memories!
May 9-11, 2025
Moms Reign Supreme
Get ready to roll out the red carpet for the MVP of the family—Mom! Moms Reign Weekend at Jellystone Park™ is all about celebrating and spoiling Mom with a mix of relaxation, fun, and heartfelt family time. From a luxurious pampering zone to exciting family activities, this weekend is designed to make Mom feel like the queen she is!
Whether Mom wants to relax, laugh, or make lasting memories with loved ones, this weekend promises something special for everyone. Join us for an unforgettable celebration at Jellystone Park where Moms truly reign supreme!
May 16-18, 2025
Birthday Bash for Yogi Bear™ Week
Grab your party hats and get ready to celebrate because it’s a big day for Yogi Bear™! The Birthday Bash Weekend is the ultimate fun-filled extravaganza, packed with exciting games, laughter, and non-stop adventure for the whole family. Dive into the fun with activities like sack races, “Pin the Tie on Yogi Bear™,” and the ultimate Piñata Smash packed with surprises.
Get your groove on at the Birthday Dance Party, where the music is pumping, and the vibes are as big as the appetite of Yogi Bear™! Then, gather around for a festive picnic bash, complete with all the favorite snacks and plenty of opportunities to sing “Happy Birthday” alongside Boo Boo™ and Cindy Bear™.
This weekend promises loads of fun, laughter, and sweet memories as we throw the biggest bear-tastic birthday bash Jellystone Park™ has ever seen!
May 23-26, 2025
Honoring Sacrifice With Gratitude: A Memorial Day Dedication
PEAK SEASON
This Memorial Day weekend, join Yogi Bear™ and friends at Jellystone Park™ for a meaningful celebration of heroes, freedom, and family. Honoring Sacrifice with Gratitude blends Jellystone fun with heartfelt moments to pay tribute to those who have given everything for our country.
The weekend kicks off with a Patriotic Parade, led by Yogi Bear™ himself, decked out in his finest red, white, and blue! Families can cheer, wave flags, and enjoy a star-spangled start to the festivities. Participate in a touching Memorial Ceremony, where Yogi Bear™ and Boo Boo™ will join us in a special flag-raising tribute and a moment of reflection to honor our fallen heroes.
Keep the Jellystone spirit alive with themed activities like Star-Spangled Scavenger Hunts, and Gratitude Crafts where you can create patriotic keepsakes. Celebrate Memorial Day the Jellystone way—full of fun, family, and moments of reflection that honor the true meaning of the day. Let’s come together to make this weekend both memorable and meaningful!
May 27, 2025 – June 1, 2025
Tie-Dye, Bonfires, Late Nights, and Glowtastic Wagon Rides Weekend
PEAK SEASON
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of color, fun, and late-night adventures at Jellystone Park™! Tie-Dye, Bonfires, Late Nights, and Glowtastic Wagon Rides Weekend is the perfect blend of creativity, relaxation, and after-dark thrills for the whole family.
Dive into a kaleidoscope of fun with vibrant tie-dye creations, cozy up by the bonfire for s’mores and campfire songs, and hop aboard the dazzling Glowtastic Wagon Rides for a magical journey through Jellystone Park. The excitement doesn’t stop there—take a refreshing dip with a late-night glow swim, enjoy starlit outdoor movies, and join a lineup of glowing games and activities that will light up your nights with laughter and unforgettable memories.
This is the ultimate glowing adventure you won’t want to miss!
June 2-8, 2025
Mardi Gras Mambo
PEAK SEASON
Get ready to let the good times roll during Mardi Gras Mambo at Jellystone Park™! This weekend is a vibrant celebration of color, music, and fun that brings the excitement of New Orleans to the heart of the park.
Kick off the festivities with a Mardi Gras Parade, where you can show off your best costumes, dance to lively tunes, and catch beads and treats tossed by Yogi Bear™ and his friends. Get into the Mardi Gras spirit with a mask-making workshop, where you can create your own festive masterpiece, and take part in a Mardi Gras scavenger hunt for a chance to win fun prizes.
The fun continues with a Mardi Gras Dance Party, featuring lively music and dancing, plus a Jellystone talent show where everyone can join in the spotlight. Relax with a family-friendly carnival game zone, or gather around for a Mardi Gras-themed movie night under the stars.
This weekend promises a lively, laughter-filled celebration of all things Mardi Gras! Come join the party during Mardi Gras Mambo at Jellystone Park™ and make memories that will last a lifetime.
June 9-15, 2025
King of the Park: Celebrating Super Dad’s
PEAK SEASON
This week is all about honoring the superheroes in our lives—Super Dads! Celebrate Father’s Day at Jellystone Park™ with a heartfelt tribute to the dads who make everything possible.
Kick off the week with a Dad’s Parade, where the fathers take center stage as the stars of the show! Enjoy the Father-Son/Daughter Challenge, featuring games like three-legged races and tug-of-war, as dads and kids team up to win fun prizes. Then, head to the Dad’s Craft Corner, where dads and their kids can create special keepsakes to cherish for years to come.
Throughout the week, take part in a relaxing Father’s Day Fishing event, test your knowledge with fun Dad’s Day Trivia, and let the kids express their love with personalized Father’s Day cards. The week wraps up with a spectacular Super Dad Talent Show, where dads can show off their hidden talents—whether it’s singing, dancing, or something completely unexpected!
Celebrate the incredible dads who hold it all together with laughter, bonding, and unforgettable memories. Come to Jellystone Park™ and make this Father’s Week the best one yet!
June 16-22, 2025
Aqua Adventures
PEAK SEASON
Get ready to dive into the ultimate water-filled getaway during Aqua Adventures Week at Jellystone Park! It’s a nonstop splashfest packed with thrilling activities, refreshing fun, and memories that will have you soaked with laughter. Start the week with epic Water Balloon Wars, where you’ll dodge, duck, and drench your way to victory. Climb aboard our Wet & Wild Wagon Rides, a rollicking adventure where surprise water battles keep everyone on their toes. Take on the Splash Zone Challenge, with thrilling water games and wacky relays that guarantee you’ll be soaked from head to toe. The excitement doesn’t stop there! Bring your creativity and make the most epic cardboard boat to race to the finish line, and cool off at our Epic Pool Party, featuring music, pool games, and hours of aquatic fun for all ages. On Saturday, you’ll be able to meet, interact and take photos with an actual mermaid and pirate! Make waves, stay cool, and soak up every moment during Aqua Adventures Week at Jellystone Park™—the ultimate splash-tastic experience!
June 23-29, 2025
Honky Tonk Week
PEAK SEASON
Yeehaw! Get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time during Honky Tonk Week at Jellystone Park™—where country charm meets southern hospitality for a week full of boots, beats, and plenty of fun!
Kick off the week with Line Dancing Lessons, where you’ll learn classic moves to your favorite country songs and get into the rhythm of honky tonk style. Then, put your skills to the test during our Country Music Dance Party, featuring live country tunes, upbeat music, and a whole lot of boot-stompin’ fun.
Test your country know-how with a fun-filled Western Games Day, including challenges like sack races, horseshoe tossing, and more. Visit our Cowboy Craft Corner, where you can create your own western-inspired keepsakes to remember this wild week.
As the sun sets, join us for a Country Bonfire complete with storytelling, music, and plenty of s’mores under the stars.
Come on down to Jellystone Park™ for a week of line dancing, country music, and all things honky ton—it’s sure to be a toe-tapping good time! 🤠🎶
Theme Weekend Highlights
