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Heroes & Hoedowns: Celebrating Real-Life Heroes and Wild West Adventure Heroes & Hoedowns: Celebrating Real-Life Heroes and Wild West Adventure

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    Book your chance to honor everyday heroes like firefighters, police officers, EMTs, veterans, and more, while embracing the excitement of the Old West. Dive into Wild West fun with gold rush gem mining, pony rides, a petting zoo, and western-themed crafts like creating sheriff badges or cowboy hats. Meet local heroes during our Community Hero Showcase featuring fire trucks, K9 units, and more. As the sun sets, join us for a high-energy hoedown with toe-tapping tunes or relax under the stars for an outdoor movie night. 👉 Use promo code HEROESWEEKEND for 20% off your stay (valid for first responders and veterans only; identification required at check-in) and join us for a weekend filled with fun, appreciation, and adventure. Don't miss out-book today!

    Event Schedule

    Sep 12, 2025

    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Free
    Junior Deputy Badge

    Mosey on down to the Activity Center and create your own Wild West sheriff’s badge to become the law of the land!

    Location: Activity Center

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    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Free
    The Singing Station

    Whether you love to sing or just want to sit back and listen, come join us on the Ranger Station Front Porch.

    Location: Ranger Station Porch

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    08:00 PM - 09:00 PM | Paid
    Candy Bar Bingo

    Meet us at the Activity Center for a Candy Bar Bingo! 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. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    Sep 13, 2025

    09:00 AM - 09:30 AM | Free
    Wake up The Bears!

    Come join us at the Bears Den and wake up the bears from hibernation! Be sure to arrive by 9:10 am to participate! 🐻

    Location: Bears Den

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    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM | Free
    Pledge of Allegiance

    Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the bears! 🐻 The Pledge will begin immediately after the Wake Up!

    Location: Flagpole

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    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey Hey Ride

    Meet us at the Train Depot as we take a morning ride around the park! We will make more than one round if needed.

    Location: Train Depot

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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free
    Prickly Pal

    Create a charming desert cactus in the Activity Center!

    Location: Activity Center

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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Free
    Local Heroes Visit

    Thank our local heroes with a visit by Mt. Gilead Fire Department and the Morrow County Sheriff's Office at the Activity Center!

    Location: Activity Center

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    01:00 PM - 01:30 PM | Free
    Jellystone Park Express

    All Aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Park Express!

    Location: Train Depot

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    02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Free
    Ceramics

    Let's paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    03:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Free
    Spring Acres Petting Zoo

    Visit the animals from Spring Acres Farm at the Activity Center!

    Location: Activity Center

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    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Paid
    Tie Dye

    Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center! 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Paid
    Bear Visits

    Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝

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    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Free
    Rodeo Games

    Saddle up cowboys and gals for a rootin' tootin' good time with plenty of games for everyone in the Activity Center!

    Location: Activity Center

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    07:00 PM - 08:30 PM | Free
    Boot Scootin' Boogie

    Join us for some classic line dancing at our silent disco boogie in the Activity Center!

    Location: Activity Center

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    08:30 PM - 09:30 PM | Free
    Let's Glow!

    Meet us in front of the Train Depot to load up the wagon for a Glow Parade! Light up your bike with all things that glow and follow along. Glow items can be purchased in the Ranger Station.

    Location: Train Depot

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    Sep 14, 2025

    08:30 AM - 09:30 AM | Paid
    Donuts and Bears

    Wake up early for hot, fresh mini donuts! Several flavors to choose! 🐻, 💰 Also available, Donut Delivery at 8:00 am. To ensure availability, schedule your bear delivery on Friday evening at the Ranger Station. 📝

    Location: Ranger Station

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    09:00 AM - 09:15 AM | Free
    Pledge of Allegiance

    Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the bears! 🐻

    Location: Flagpole

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    10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Free
    Hey Hey Ride

    Meet us at the Train Depot as we take a morning ride around the park! We will make more than one round if needed.

    Location: Train Depot

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