Something For the Whole Family | Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™: Golden Valley, NC

3/21–3/23: St. Patrick's Day Weekend

Get ready to shamrock and roll during St. Patrick's Day weekend! Enjoy lively themed entertainment for the whole family. Go for the gold in our Golf Cart Decorating Contest, plus a parade to show it off! Feeling lucky? Find our lucky ducks hidden around the park for the chance to win a special prize!

3/28–3/30: Wake Up, Yogi Bear™! Weekend

The bears are ready to wake up from their long winter nap, and they need your help! Start the fun by creating your own noisemaker and join us in our noisemaker parade as we Wake up the Bears! Join us at the Bear Boogie Dance Party and show off your bear-y best dance moves. Enjoy exciting activities with the bears all weekend long!

4/4–4/6: April Fools Fest Weekend

Join us for a wild weekend of April Fools Fun! Enjoy a weekend of backwards activities, like a Bedtime Story in the morning and Wake up with a Bear at night! Plus, show off your wackiest outfit in our crazy costume contest, and unleash your inner mad scientist with a silly science experiment!

4/11–4/13: Launching into Spring Weekend

Launch into an interstellar adventure at Jellystone Park™. Get creative with cosmic crafts that are out of this world and compete in exciting galactic games! Then, put on your best outer space attire for the Black Light dance party!

4/18–4/20: Easter Eggstravaganza Weekend

Hop into a fun-filled Easter celebration! Join us for an exciting egg hunt, meet the Easter Bunny, and experience the magic of Easter with the Magic Easter Experience!

4/25–4/27: Earth Day Adventures Weekend

Celebrate our planet with Earth Day Adventures! Explore the great outdoors with a nature scavenger hunt and learn about sustainability through fun recycling activities. Then, 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!

5/27–6/22: Color Splash Weeks

Jump into a vibrant week of colorful water fun! Sign up for the Color Fun Competition and race your opponents to the finish, and enjoy a splash of excitement with water activities and color craze activities all week long. Bring your glow gear and show off your brightest colors at the Foamtastic Fun Glow Party! Plus, kids can enjoy special entertainment just for them!

6/23–7/13: 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!

7/14–8/10: Pirates and Mermaids Weeks

Ahoy, campers! Dive into the aquatic world of pirates and mermaids! Meet a legendary pirate or an enchanting mermaid, and stop by the pool party with splash-tacular games. Grab a map and find the treasure hidden in the park, then dress as your best pirate or mermaid for a chance to win a prize at the Costume Contest! Plus, enjoy aquatic activities and crafts all week long!

8/15-8/17: Jurassic Journey Weekend

Get ready for a roaring good time at Jellystone Park™! Begin your journey of fun and discovery with a Dino Egg Hunt. Plus, enjoy jurassic themed entertainment and prehistoric activities for the whole family. Fossil fun awaits everyone!

8/22–8/24: Cruisin' Campout Weekend

Rev up your engines for a week of fast-paced fun! Compete with other campers in the Pit Stop Relay Race, feel the adrenaline at our Race Car Rally, and enjoy car-themed activities all weekend long

8/29–9/1: Labor Day: Summer Sendoff Weekend

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.