Kick up your heels and celebrate the season at Jellystone Park™ Columbus North! Enjoy a thrilling scavenger hunt, lively line dancing, and the 2nd Annual Kid's Artisan Festival, where young creators can showcase and sell their crafts. Savor autumn favorites like caramel apples, warm cider, and fresh donuts, take a scenic hayride, and visit the Ohio Bird Sanctuary. With games, music, and fall fun for the whole family, this hoedown is the perfect way to welcome the harvest season!
Sep 18, 2026
Get creative with a classic fall favorite! Design your own colorful Indian corn using tissue paper or craft scraps. Mix and match warm autumn colors to create a textured masterpiece that celebrates the harvest season. Perfect for all ages—stop by and bring your corn to life!
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Purchase your seeds for the Magic Pumpkin Patch at the Activity Center where every seed holds a spellbinding surprise! Come back on Saturday to see what grew in the patch! 💰
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Join us for Candy Bar Bingo in the Activity Center! Play a few fun rounds of bingo with a sweet twist — winners take home their favorite candy bars! Bring your lucky charm and your sweet tooth for an evening full of laughs, treats, and family fun. Bring a full-sized candy bar and receive a BINGO card for each exchanged candy bar. Candy bars are available for purchase at the Ranger Station. 💰
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Sep 19, 2026
Rise and shine — it’s time to Wake the Bears! Help us wake up Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ for the weekend at the Bears Den. Be sure to arrive by 9:10 am to participate! 🐻 Don’t forget to upgrade your experience with a souvenir photo and Jellystone Park™ picture frame! We’ll snap and print your picture with the bears so you can take home a sweet memory of your visit. 💰
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Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the bears! 🐻 The Pledge will begin immediately after the Wake Up!
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Start your morning at the Train Depot for a fun morning ride around the park! We’ll make as many trips as needed so everyone can join the fun.
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Head to the Magic Pumpkin Patch and see what grew overnight! Pumpkins will be available for sale if you were unable to purchase seeds on Friday. 💰
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Join us in the Activity Center to craft your one-of-a-kind Jellystone Park™ tie-dye t-shirt! 💰
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All aboard! Meet us at the Train Depot and hop on the Jellystone Park™ Express for a train ride through the park! 🐻
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Don’t miss a special visit from the Ohio Bird Sanctuary in the Activity Center! Their Feathered Friends program features live animals and fascinating facts about their care and conservation. A great learning experience for the whole family!
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Calling all kids artisans!!! Here's your chance to showcase your skills and entrepreneurial spirit by participating in our our Annual Kids Fall Craft and Fun Fair! We'll have tables for you to set up shop for everyone to see and purchase! Sign up in the Activity Center before Noon! During the Fair, enjoy our furry friends from the Ohio Bird Sanctuary!
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Get creative at the Activity Center! Paint your own ceramic masterpiece while watching classic Yogi Bear™ and friends cartoons. Pieces available for purchase at a variety of prices. Don’t miss our NEW Bear Ceramics, perfect for artists of all ages! 🎨
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Want a special moment with Yogi Bear™ and friends? 🐻 Visit the Ranger Station before 3:00 PM to book your private bear visit! 💰📝
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Bring your chair to the Community Firepit for a night of s'mores and karaoke!!
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Celebrate the season under the stars at our harvest-themed silent disco! Grab your headphones, choose your favorite music channel, and dance the night away surrounded by cozy fall vibes, twinkling lights, and festive fun. It’s the perfect way to enjoy crisp autumn air and a night full of music and memories!
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It's time to GLOW with the flow! Grab your GLOW sticks and wear your brightest gear, it's GLOW time at the Train Depot! This wagon is on a mission to GLOW where no wagon has GLOWed before!
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Sep 20, 2026
Wake up early for hot, fresh mini donuts! Choose fro several delicious flavors! 🐻💰 Prefer a lazy morning? Enjoy Donut Delivery starting at 8:30 am. Be sure to schedule your delivery at the Ranger Station by Friday night to secure your sweet wake-up treat! 📝
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Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the bears! 🐻 The Pledge will begin immediately after the Wake Up!
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Meet us at the Train Depot as we take a morning ride around the park! We will make more than one round if needed.
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