THEMED CELEBRATIONS & LIVE EVENTS

A THEME FOR EVERY WEEKEND

Weekends are extra special at Jellystone Park™ Columbus North. Family and friends will enjoy special activities, events, food, and decor during our theme weekends. From Halloween to Mother’s Day and Christmas in July to a Birthday Party for Yogi Bear™, you can celebrate with the Jellystone Park™ family. Check out our calendar and book your family vacation around an upcoming theme celebration.

All activities and dates are subject to change without notice

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!

September 12-14, 2025

Tailgating Fun & Jr. Fishing Tournament Weekend

Get ready for an action-packed weekend of Tailgating Fun and Jr. Fishing Tournament at Jellystone Park™! This exciting event is packed with family-friendly activities, delicious food, and friendly competition.

Start the weekend with a Tailgate Party, featuring tasty snacks, drinks, and games like cornhole and ladder toss, perfect for relaxing with family and friends. Then, get ready for the main event—Park-Wide Yogi Bear™ vs Boo Boo™ Flag Football Game! Whose team are you choosing to be on? Will you join Team Yogi Bear for some wild, fun-filled action or cheer on Team Boo Boo as they face off in this hilarious and epic showdown? It’s bound to be a game full of laughs, excitement, and unforgettable moments!

Next, young anglers can compete in the Jr. Fishing Tournament, where they’ll show off their fishing skills and reel in some big catches. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish, most creative catch, and more!

Join us for Tailgating Fun and Jr. Fishing Tournament at Jellystone Park™—where the football rivalry heats up, fishing lines are cast, and the fun never ends!

September 19-21, 2025

Fall Festival Weekend

Celebrate the season with a weekend full of autumn fun during the Fall Festival Weekend at Jellystone Park™! This lively event brings together all the best of fall in a jam-packed schedule of activities for the whole family.

Start with a classic Bobbing for Apples contest—who can snag the most apples in the least amount of time? Then, let your imagination run wild at our Face Painting Station, where you can become a Butterfly, lion, or anything in between.

Meet some adorable farm animals at the Petting Zoo, perfect for kids and animal lovers alike! Test your skills at a variety of Festival Games like ring toss, corn hole, and a pumpkin roll challenge. There’s something for everyone at this fun-filled fall celebration.

Join us for Fall Festival Weekend at Jellystone Park™, where fun, laughter, and festive memories are made under the colorful autumn skies!

September 26-28, 2025

Pumpkins & Clowns Halloween Weekend 1

Get ready for a spooktacular time during the Pumpkins and Clowns Halloween Weekend at Jellystone Park™! This weekend is jam-packed with frightfully fun activities for the whole family, featuring pumpkins, clowns, and all the Halloween thrills you can handle!

Kick things off with our Pumpkin Carving Contest, where creativity and spooky designs take the spotlight. Don’t miss the chance to strut your stuff in the Costume Contest, with prizes for the best pumpkin, clown, and Halloween-themed costumes!

Prepare for chills and thrills on our Haunted Trail, where spooky surprises and eerie encounters await at every turn. Get in the Halloween spirit with our Site Decorating Contest, and transform your campsite or cabin into the ultimate Halloween haven—spooky or silly, it’s up to you! Don’t forget to visit the Magic Pumpkin Patch, where you can plant your magical seeds and wait overnight while Yogi Bear™ Casts a magical spell over them to make them grow!

Join us for Pumpkins and Clowns Halloween Weekend at Jellystone Park™, where pumpkins, clowns, and Halloween magic come together for an unforgettable experience!

October 3-5, 2025

Hereos & Villains Halloween Weekend 2

Get ready for a weekend of epic adventures at Heroes and Villains Weekend at Jellystone Park™! Whether you’re a superhero or a supervillain, this action-packed event is filled with fun, excitement, and plenty of costume-worthy moments for everyone!

Start off the fun with our Heroes and Villains Costume Contest, where you can show off your superhero or supervillain persona and compete for prizes in categories like “Most Creative” and “Best Family Theme.” Then, join the Pumpkin Carving Contest and create your own hero or villain-inspired jack-o’-lantern masterpieces!

For some spine-tingling excitement, take a walk through our Haunted Trail, full of eerie surprises and spooky encounters. Next, get in the Halloween spirit by participating in the Site Decorating Contest, where you can transform your campsite into a hero’s lair or a villain’s hideout.

Don’t forget to visit the Magic Pumpkin Patch, where you can plant your magical seeds and wait overnight while Yogi Bear™ Casts a magical spell over them to make them grow!

October 10-12, 2025

Scarefest Halloween Weekend 3

Get ready for a spooktacular time at Scarefest Halloween Weekend at Jellystone Park™! Enjoy classic Halloween fun with thrilling activities for all ages.

Kick off the weekend with our Pumpkin Carving Contest and don’t miss the Costume Contest for a chance to win spooky prizes. Brave the eerie Haunted Trail, then show off your Halloween spirit in the Site Decorating Contest.

Stop by the Magic Pumpkin Patch, where Yogi Bear™ will cast a spell to make your pumpkins grow overnight! And don’t forget the Scarecrow Making Workshop, where you can create your own spooky scarecrow to take home.

Join us for Scarefest Halloween Weekend—a weekend filled with spooky sights, thrilling fun, and lasting memories!