Weekly Themes | Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™: Lazy River in Gardiner, NY

Daily Events

This is just a sample of the fun activities you can expect during your stay. Want to know what's happening during your trip? Visit our Guest Dashboard within two weeks of your stay.

Arts & Crafts

Candy Bar Bingo ($)

Golf Cart Parades

"Hey Hey" Rides

Gem Mining ($)

Laser Tag ($)

Scavenger Hunt

Bear Mail

Dance Parties

Foam Parties

Weekly Themes:

4/18-4/20: WAKE UP, YOGI BEAR™! IT'S EASTER WEEKEND!

Hop into a fun-filled Wake Up the Bears weekend! Start the fun by creating your own noisemaker and join us in our noisemaker parade as we Wake up the Bears! Join us for an exciting egg hunt, meet the Easter Bunny, and experience the magic of Easter with the Magic Easter Experience! Enjoy Easter activities with the bears all weekend.

4/25-4/27: BEAR-Y FUN EARTH DAY WEEKEND

Join us for a bear-y special Earth Day celebration! Keep the bear-themed fun going this weekend with Earth Day activities with the bears and a Bear Boogie Dance Party. Plus, get crafty by painting your own terracotta flower pot (seeds included)!

5/2-5/4: ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS WEEKEND

Get ready for an unforgettable animal adventure at Jellystone Park™! Meet live animals and participate in awesome animal activities all weekend long! Then, unleash your creativity in our Golf Cart Decorating Contest and take a wild ride in the Safari Parade. Look out for the bears roaming around the park-- they're ready to join in the fun!

5/9-5/11: MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND

Celebrate Mother's Day at Jellystone Park™! Kids can get crafty with a special Mother's Day project at Kids Club, while mom enjoys a complimentary Sip & Paint experience just for her. Plus, moms can get a special surprise delivered right to their site!

5/16-5/18: SUPER HERO SPECTACULAR WEEKEND

Gear up for an action-packed weekend! Stop by the Touch-a-Truck event to meet your local heroes and experience the thrill up close. Dress up as your favorite local hero or super hero for the chance to win the Hero Costume Contest. Then, tackle the Super Hero Obstacle Course and show off your super skills!

5/23-5/26: MEMORIAL DAY: RED, WHITE AND BOO BOO™ WEEKEND

Join us for an unforgettable Memorial Day celebration! Show off your patriotic pride in our Golf Cart Decorating Contest and cruise around the park in the parade. Enjoy themed entertainment for the whole family and stop by the Red, White, and Blue BBQ Party for food, fun, and games!

5/30-6/1: SWEET ESCAPE WEEKEND

Life is sweet at Jellystone Park™! Play King Size Candy Bar Bingo, where big wins and even bigger treats await. Bring your favorite dessert to share at our delicious Dessert Potluck! Don't miss the Sweet Swap, where you can trade treats with friends! Our staff will be passing out treats around the park, so don't forget to bring your candy to join in the festive fun!

6/6-6/15: GAME ON! WEEKENDS

Get ready for an action-packed weekend of competitive fun! Join us for exciting sport competitions and a variety of fun games all weekend long. Then, stop by the Awards Ceremony, where we’ll celebrate all the champions and participants!

6/20-7/6: PATRIOTIC PIC-A-NIC WEEKS

Celebrate 4th of July fun all week long! Enjoy live entertainment and treat yourself to red, white, and blue s'mores for a festive twist on a classic favorite. Stop by the food truck for Pic-A-Nic treats while the kids enjoy entertainment just for them. Don't miss the exciting Golf Cart Decorating Contest and Parade, where you can show off your patriotic pride! We'll have festive fun for everyone!

Fireworks Show: July 5, 2025

7/7-8/3: CHRISTMAS IN JULY WEEKS

We wish you a Merry Christmas... in July! Celebrate the festive fun with a visit from Santa himself, Summer "Snowball" Fight, and Christmas Party. Participate in our Site Decorating contest or Golf Cart Decorating Contest for the chance to win a holly jolly prize!

8/4-8/24: CAMP CARNIVAL WEEKS

Step right up for a week of carnival excitement! Stop by the carnival event for games and prizes that everyone will love, and have even more festive fun with kids entertainment. Enjoy classic carnival foods and clown around with carnival crafts!

8/25-9/1: LABOR DAY: SUMMER SENDOFF WEEK

Join us for an unforgettable Labor Day Weekend Celebration! Help us say goodbye to summer with a Block Party Potluck and entertainment that the kids are sure to love. Show off your patriotic pride for a chance to win a prize at our Golf Cart Decorating Contest & Parade! Plus, make sure to bring your A game for the Summer Sendoff Sport Competition.

9/5-9/7: YOGI BEAR™ BIRTHDAY BASH WEEKEND

Help us celebrate our bears with the ultimate Yogi Bear™ Birthday Bash! Stop by the Bear Birthday Party to enjoy a sweet treat and see the bears on their special day. Then, grab your fellow campers and begin the Park Pic-A-Nic Hunt, where a special surprise awaits at the end! Don't forget to stop by the Bear Boogie Dance Party for a roaring good time with your favorite furry friend!

9/12-9/14: FAIRYTALE FOREST WEEKEND

Step into a magical realm full of fairytales and fun! Dress as your favorite fairytale character for a chance to win our Once Upon a Costume Contest, or dive into Fairytale Fun and Games! Kids can also enjoy special themed entertainment.

9/19-9/21: FALL FEST WEEKEND

Fall festivities await at the Fall Fest! Bring your own pumpkin (or buy one from us!) and enter in the Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Participate in some friendly competition at the Fall Games, meet our special animal guests, and much more!

9/26-11/2: HALLOWEEN WEEKENDS

It’s time to get spooky, campers! Jellystone Park™ has lots of fun and frightful activities in store. Gather up lots of yummy treats with trick-or-treating, or watch the Halloween magic come to life during the Magic Pumpkin Experience ($). Show your creepy creative side with our Golf Cart Decorating Contest, Site Decorating, and Costume Contest! With lots of spooktacular events throughout the season, you’ll be sure to have a bear-y scary time.

*Weekend Events Only

11/7-11/9: GOOD NIGHT, YOGI BEAR™! WEEKEND

As the air gets chilly, it's time for our furry friends to snuggle in for hibernation! Join us in celebrating the bears for one final time this season! Dance the night away at the PJ Dance Party and snuggle in at the Sweet Dreams Story Time. Then say, "Good Night, Bears!" as we put them to bed for the winter. We can't wait to see you again in the spring!