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

Daily Activities May Include

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.

Blue Ridge Mountain Coaster ($)

Ceramics ($)

Tie Dye ($)

Pizza Party ($)

Golf Cart Parades

Gaga Ball

Laser Tag ($)

Karaoke

"Hey Hey" Rides

Glitter Tattoos ($)

Candy Bar Bingo ($)

Foam Parties

Gem Mining ($)

Basketball

Disc Golf

Dance Parties

Jumping Pad

Nature Trail

Tennis & Pickleball

Wibit

Water Rentals ($)

Weekly Themes:

3/20 - 3/22: Wake Up, Yogi Bear™!

Rise and shine-- it's time to wake up the bears! Kick off the fun with a Wake Up the Bears noisemaker parade. Then, enjoy a Bear Boogie Dance Party and tons of fun with Yogi Bear™, Cindy Bear™, and Boo Boo™!
*Weekend activities only.

3/27 - 4/5: Hop into Spring

Spring has sprung! This weekend, enjoy an egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt, the Magic Easter Experience, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Plus, egg-stra special crafts!
*Weekend activities only.

4/3 - 4/12: Spring Break

Splash into Spring Break with a week full of excitement! Enjoy a pool party full of fun and games, then dive into themed entertainment that will keep the party going. Tie dye a beach towel, take part in an exciting scavenger hunt, and gear up for epic family water wars! Bring the whole family for a non-stop Spring Break adventure!

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!
*Weekend activities only.

4/24 - 5/3: Fairytale Forest

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

5/8 - 5/17: Cindy Bear™ Sweet Escape

Treat mom to a bear-y sweet 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!
*Weekend activities only.

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!
*Weekend activities only.

5/26 - 6/7: 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!

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: 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!

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.
*Weekend activities only.

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!
*Weekend activities only.

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!
*Weekend activities only.

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.
*Weekend activities only.

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!
*Weekend activities only.

9/25 - 11/1: Halloween Weekends (Halloween 10/31)

Get ready for frightful fun at Jellystone Park™! Brave our haunted experience, be amazed by the Magic Pumpkin Experience, and show off your spookiest style in the Costume Contest. Enjoy classic trick-or-treating, then go all out in the Spooky Site Decorating Contest and Ghostly Golf Cart Decorating Contest. It’s a weekend packed with thrills, chills, and Halloween magic!
*Weekend activities only.

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.
*Weekend activities only.

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.
*Weekend activities only.

11/20 - 11/29: Campsgiving

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!
*Weekend activities only.