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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June 30, 2025 – July 6, 2025
July 4th Patriotic Pic-A-Nic!
PEAK SEASON
Join us at Jellystone Park™ for a weeklong celebration of freedom, fun, and everything red, white, and blue during Patriotic Pic-a-nice Week! It’s the ultimate 4th of July bash filled with festive activities and star-spangled adventures for the whole family.
Kick things off with our Patriotic Parade, where you can march, wave flags, and show off your best Independence Day spirit alongside Yogi Bear™ and friends. Then, head over to the Stars & Stripes Poolside Picnic Party, where you can cool off with a splash, enjoy delicious cookout treats, and groove to live music that will keep the energy high all afternoon.
Get creative at the Red, White & Blue Craft Station, where kids can make patriotic keepsakes, and take on exciting challenges during our All-American Field Day, featuring tug-of-war, relay races, and more.
As the sun sets, the celebration reaches its peak with a glowing Bonfire Bash and a dazzling Fireworks Finale to light up the night in honor of America’s birthday.
Make this 4th of July unforgettable with a week of laughter, games, and patriotic pride at Jellystone Park’s Patriotic Pic-a-nic Week!
July 7-13, 2025
Hula & Happiness: A Week of Aloha Spirit
PEAK SEASON
Escape to the islands without leaving Jellystone Park™ during Hula and Happiness: A Week of Aloha Spirit! Immerse yourself in the vibrant, laid-back vibes of Hawaii with a week full of tropical fun, laughter, and the warmth of Aloha.
Kick off the week with an exciting Hula Dance Workshop, where you’ll learn the classic moves and rhythms of Hawaiian hula. Next, enjoy a festive Tropical Luau, complete with delicious island-inspired food, refreshing drinks, and live island music that will get everyone in the aloha spirit.
Create your own beautiful, colorful leis in our Lei-Making Session, and wear them throughout the week as a symbol of aloha. Take part in the Aloha Beach Party, featuring fun island-inspired games like Tiki Toss, a Limbo Challenge, and exciting beach competitions for the whole family to enjoy.
As the sun sets, gather around the Sunset Bonfire to unwind, share stories, and enjoy music and s’mores under the stars.
Come join the fun, spread the Aloha spirit, and make unforgettable memories at Hula and Happiness: A Week of Aloha Spirit at Jellystone Park™!
July 14-20, 2025
Santa’s Summer Surprise – It’s Christmas in July!
PEAK SEASON
Who says Christmas only comes once a year? Celebrate the magic of the season with Santa’s Summer Surprise at Jellystone Park™—a week packed with holiday cheer, festive fun, and sunny surprises!
Kick off with a Christmas Parade in July, featuring Santa himself, dazzling decorated golf carts or bikes, and merry tunes. Get creative at the Holiday Craft Stations, making ornaments and stockings to take home. Dive into the excitement with Reindeer Games, like candy cane relays, water balloon snowball tosses, and a jingle bell scavenger hunt.
Cool off at the Holiday Splash Bash, a frosty-themed pool party packed with music, games, and plenty of laughs. End each day with a cozy Christmas Movie Under the Stars, complete with twinkling lights and holiday treats.
Don’t miss this unique blend of Christmas magic and summer fun during Santa’s Summer Surprise at Jellystone Park™!
July 21-27, 2025
Santa’s Summer Surprise – It’s Christmas in July!
PEAK SEASON
The holiday magic is back for Week 2 of Santa’s Summer Surprise at Jellystone Park™! Experience the joy of Christmas in the summer with festive activities, sunny adventures, and jolly surprises for the whole family.
Kick things off with a fun-filled Christmas Parade in July, featuring Santa, festive floats, and plenty of cheer. Then, get into the holiday spirit at our North Pole Scavenger Hunt, where you’ll search for hidden Christmas treasures around the park.
Join us for Elf Relay Races, a wacky and fun competition for all ages, and challenge your family to a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest—with a twist! Cool off at the Frosty Fun Water Slide, a massive water slide perfect for sliding into summer joy.
In the evening, gather around the Christmas Campfire for caroling, s’mores, and storytelling under the stars. End the night with a cozy Christmas Movie Marathon, complete with popcorn and hot cocoa to keep the holiday spirit alive.
Celebrate the second week of Christmas cheer and summer fun at Santa’s Summer Surprise at Jellystone Park™—a holiday experience you’ll never forget!
July 28, 2025 – August 3, 2025
Holiday Medley Mix-Up: A Joyful Jumble of Celebrations
PEAK SEASON
Celebrate all your favorite holidays in one epic week during the Holiday Medley Mix-Up at Jellystone Park™! From Halloween to Christmas, Thanksgiving to Easter, enjoy festive activities that will make every day feel like a holiday.
Start the fun with a Christmas Pajama Party featuring games and hot cocoa. Then, get spooky with a Monster Dance Party to Halloween tunes. Test your skills in a Turkey Chase Scavenger Hunt and race eggs in the Easter Bunny Egg Roll.
For the Fourth of July, join in a Red, White, and Blue Relay Race, where you’ll race with fun, patriotic-themed challenges. Wrap up the week with a Holiday Movie Marathon under the stars.
Join us for a week of laughter, celebration, and unforgettable memories at the Holiday Medley Mix-Up at Jellystone Park™!
August 4-10, 2025
Aqua Adventures Week #2
PEAK SEASON
Get ready to make a splash during Aqua Adventures Week 2 at Jellystone Park™, where the water-themed fun is bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever before! This second week of Aqua Adventures takes everything you loved about the first week and cranks it up a notch, offering brand-new water activities and events for the whole family to enjoy.
Start the fun with a Massive Water Balloon Fight, where you’ll battle it out in a giant splash war across the park! Then, hop aboard our Wet Wagon Rides, a fun-filled, water-drenched ride through Jellystone Park™ that will leave you soaked and laughing.
Show off your competitive side with Slip-n-Slide Kickball, where classic kickball meets epic slip ‘n slides for an unforgettable game.
Throughout the week, take part in exciting Water Relay Races, get drenched in the Splash Zone, and enjoy a series of Water-Sports Games for all ages.
As the sun sets, join the Glow-in-the-Dark Pool Party, where you can enjoy a neon-lit swim, listen to great tunes, and enjoy a refreshing dip under the stars.
Don’t miss out on Aqua Adventures Week 2, where water fun reaches new levels of excitement!
August 11-17, 2025
Cocoa Carnival: A Decadent Celebration of Chocolate Bliss
PEAK SEASON
Get ready to dive into a sugar-coated week of fun during the Cocoa Carnival at Jellystone Park™—the sweetest celebration of all things chocolate! We’ve got a week packed with chocolatey activities that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.
Kick things off by sliding into fun on our Chocolate Slip-N-Slide, where you’ll zip down a slide drenched in chocolate syrup for a seriously sweet adventure! Then, get your chocolate fix at the Chocolate Fountain Extravaganza, where you can dip all your favorite treats like fruit, marshmallows, and more into rivers of gooey, melted chocolate.
Feeling competitive? Join the Chocolate Eating Contest and see who can devour the most chocolate goodies in the least amount of time—it’s a race to the finish line! Or, try your hand at DIY Chocolate Bar Creations, where you can make your own masterpiece by choosing from a selection of fun toppings and fillings.
This is the ultimate week for chocoholics, so come join the fun and satisfy your cravings at Cocoa Carnival—the sweetest escape for chocolate lovers of all ages!
August 18-24, 2025
Cindy Bear™ Birthday Bash/I Scream for Ice Cream Week
PEAK SEASON
Get ready for the sweetest celebration of the year during the Cindy Bear™ Birthday Bash & I Scream for Ice Cream Week at Jellystone Park™! This exciting event is packed with birthday fun and all things ice cream—a dream come true for Cindy Bear™ fans and ice cream lovers alike.
Start the festivities with a Birthday Carnival, featuring games, prizes, and a chance to win fun Cindy Bear™-themed goodies! Then, meet Cindy Bear™ herself during a Meet-and-Greet, where you can share birthday wishes and capture the perfect memory.
Ice cream lovers are in for a treat with a Create-Your-Own Sundae Bar, where you can build the ultimate sundae with every topping under the sun. Feeling adventurous? Test your taste buds with the Ice Cream Taste Test Challenge, sampling a variety of unique and delicious flavors—can you guess them all?
Get creative at the Ice Cream Cone Craft Station, and finish off the week with a Birthday Dance Party, where you can groove to fun tunes, enjoy ice cream with new friends, and celebrate Cindy Bear™ in style.
Join us for the Cindy Bear™ Birthday Bash & I Scream for Ice Cream Week—the perfect mix of birthday excitement and ice cream indulgence!
August 25, 2025 – September 1, 2025
Work Hard, Play Harder: A Labor Day Celebration
PEAK SEASON
Celebrate Labor Day with Yogi Bear™ and friends during the Work Hard, Play Harder event at Jellystone Park™! This action-packed weekend is full of exciting activities and patriotic fun.
Start with a Labor Day Parade featuring decorated golf carts and bikes, followed by a Patriotic Picnic with games and cookout treats. Test your strength in a Tug-of-War Tournament, then cool off at the Poolside Party with music and water fun.
Join the excitement of an Epic Color Run, where you’ll dash through a rainbow of color and fun! Afterward, get crafty at the DIY Flag Craft Station, and end the day with a Bonfire Bash and Family Game Night with Yogi Bear™ and the gang.
Don’t miss this unforgettable Labor Day weekend filled with fun, family, and the magic of Jellystone Park™!
September 5-7, 2025
Care Camps Carnival Of Hope
Join us for Carnival Week at Jellystone Park, where fun and philanthropy come together! Enjoy old-fashioned carnival games like ring toss, bean bag throws, and the prize wheel, with all proceeds going to the Care Camps Fundraiser. Every dollar raised helps send kids battling cancer to a summer camp where they can just be kids. Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ will be on hand to join in the fun and show their support. It’s a week of family-friendly entertainment and giving back—come make memories while making a difference!
Theme Weekend Highlights
