Themes & Activities | Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™: Tyler, TX

12/5–12/28: Merry Magic at Jellystone Park™ Weekends

Experience the holiday magic at Jellystone Park™! Join us for a very special Santa Visit to share your holiday wishes with St. Nick himself! Get creative in our Site Decorating Contest and transform your site into a winter wonderland to win a dazzling prize. Show off your festive spirit in the Golf Cart Decorating Contest, where you cruise through the park and spread holiday cheer. Don't forget to stop by the Holiday Party for festive activities and games for everyone!

12/31: New Year's Eve Fireworks

Stay with us over New Year's Eve to ring in 2026 with a spectacular fireworks display over our pond! Fireworks will start at 7pm!

1/2–1/4: Glowing into 2026 Weekend

Celebrate the New Year in a glowtastic way! Kick off the festivities by creating your very own Time Capsule! Fill it with photos, notes, and keepsakes to be opened in the future. Then, bring your glow gear and get ready to shine bright at the Glow in the Dark Dance Party! Don't miss the Glow Games, featuring exciting activities that light up the night. It's the perfect way to GLOW into 2026!

2/13-2/15: Camp Cupid

Celebrate Valentine's Day the camping way! Enjoy a Kids Valentine Exchange, Grown Up Getaway Date Night, cozy Kids Movie Night, and sweet Golf Cart Decorating Contest & Parade!

3/6–3/22: Spring Break Showdown

Get ready to bring the energy at our Spring Break Showdown! Join us for a week packed with team competitions, splashin' water fun, and a victory celebration featuring an awards ceremony and music entertainment.

3/27 - 4/5: Hop Into Spring Weekends

Spring has sprung! For two weekends, enjoy an egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt, the Magic Easter Experience, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Plus, egg-stra special crafts!

4/10 - 4/19: Wildlife Weekends

It’s time to get wild! Meet amazing live animals, explore nature in a scavenger hunt, show off your smarts in animal trivia, and make your own critter crafts!

4/24 - 5/3: Fairytale Forest Weekends

Join us for a magical Earth Day celebration with a fairytale costume contest, medieval entertainment, DIY enchanted seed bombs, and a fairy forest workshop!

5/8 - 5/17: Cindy Bear™ Sweet Escape Weekends

Treat mom to a bear-y sweet weekend getaway! Enjoy a Momma Bear Craft & Sip, King Size Candy Bar Bingo, and DIY candy jewelry with a bear! Don't forget to bring your candy for the sweet swap!

5/22 - 5/25: Memorial Day: Stars, Stripes, and S'mores

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend the Jellystone Park™ way! Enjoy patriotic-themed entertainment, classic outdoor games, red, white, and blue kids activities, and decorate your ride for our Golf Cart Decorating Contest & Parade. It’s a star-spangled weekend full of fun, family, and unforgettable memories!

5/26 - 6/7: Ocean Adventure

Dive into a sea of fun! Splash into a Mermaid Foam Party, hunt for hidden riches in a Pirate Treasure Hunt, and meet a special pirate or mermaid guest-- straight from the high seas. Dress up for our Costume Contest and get creative with plenty of under-the-sea activities!

6/8 - 6/21: Color Splash

Get ready for a burst of bright, bubbly fun! Dance the night away at our Foamtastic Glow Party, splash into an exciting Color Fun Competition, and enjoy high-energy kids entertainment. Cool off with refreshing water activities and soak up the fun!

6/22 - 7/5: 250 Years: A Bear-y American Celebration

Join us at Jellystone Park™ as we celebrate 250 years of the USA in star-spangled style! Enjoy patriotic entertainment, classic outdoor games, and festive kids activities bursting with red, white, and blue fun. Show off your creativity in our Golf Cart Decorating Contest & Parade and celebrate with family, friends, and all-American fun from start to finish.

7/6-7/19: Santa's Summer Vacation

Santa is stopping by Jellystone Park™ for a holly-jolly summer celebration! Decorate your ride for the Golf Cart Decorating Contest & Parade, then join the fun at our festive Christmas Party filled with cheerful holiday entertainment. Don’t miss a special visit from Santa!

7/20-8/9: Camp Carnival

Step right up for classic carnival chaos! Enjoy carnival games and prizes, carnival-style entertainment, and decorate your ride for the Golf Cart Decorating Contest & Parade. It's a week of big top fun!

8/14-8/16: Boo Boo™ Blast from the Past

Get ready to time-travel at Jellystone Park™! Dress to impress in your favorite decade for our Decades Costume Contest, then groove through the years with throwback games, activities, and entertainment inspired by the coolest eras.

8/21-8/23: Ranger Smith™ Rodeo Roundup

Saddle up for rootin’-tootin’ good time! Test your skills in rodeo-style games, enjoy Western-themed entertainment, and kick up your boots at the Barn Dance Bash. Don your best duds for the Best Dressed Cowboy & Cowgirl Contest and celebrate a weekend full of frontier fun!

8/28-8/30: Bear-y Happy Birthday

It’s a paw-some celebration at Jellystone Park™! Join the fun at our Bear Birthday Paw-ty, then enjoy special activities with Yogi Bear™, Cindy Bear™, and Boo Boo™. Kids can get creative with bear-y special DIY birthday cards for the bears!

9/4-9/7: Labor Day Luau

Say aloha to the end of summer at Jellystone Park™! Celebrate with a tropical Luau, island-inspired themed entertainment, and fun luau games for all ages. Break out your best decorations for our our Golf Cart Decorating Contest & Parade, then soak in the final summer vibes with family, friends, and island-style fun.

9/11-9/20: Pumpkin Pic-A-Nic

Celebrate fall fun! Enjoy classic fall games, show off your creativity in the Pumpkin Painting Contest, and join the fun at our festive Pumpkin Party-- plus, enjoy themed entertainment!

9/25–11/1: 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.

11/6-11/8: Good Night, Yogi Bear™!

Snuggle up for a cozy, feel-good weekend as we help the bears get ready for hibernation! Slip into your PJs for a fun PJ Dance Party, unwind at a cozy movie night, and get creative with pillowcase coloring. End the weekend by tucking the bears into bed for their winter slumber.

11/13-11/15: Super Hero Spectacular

Suit up for action-packed fun at Jellystone Park™! Honor real-life heroes with a special Veterans Day activity, then get hands-on at Touch-A-Truck. Create your own powers with DIY Hero Gear, test your skills in the Hero Obstacle Course, and save the day with super-sized smiles.

11/20-11/29: Campsgiving Weekends

Gather together for a heartwarming Campsgiving celebration! Share favorite dishes at our Harvest Potluck, cheer on your team during the Football Game Watch Party, and give back through our Donation Drive. Plus, everyone will love the festive Turkey Scavenger Hunt!

12/4-12/27: Merry Magic at Jellystone Park™ Weekends

Step into a winter wonderland filled with holiday cheer! Celebrate with a festive Christmas Party, sparkle through the park in our Golf Cart Decorating Contest & Parade, and show off your creativity in the Site Decorating Contest. Top it all off with a special Visit from Santa, bringing merry magic for the whole family.

12/31-1/3: Happy New Year!

Ring in the New Year at Jellystone Park™ with entertainment, a festive Happy New Year Party, and fun 2026 Trivia to test your knowledge. Take on the challenge with exciting Minute to Win It games, and kick off the New Year with family-friendly fun!