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Work Hard, Play Harder: A Labor Day Celebration Work Hard, Play Harder: A Labor Day Celebration

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    Unleash your inner kid and relive the best days of summer at Jellystone Park™! Join us for a backyard bash filled with classic fun, outdoor games, and unforgettable memories. From water balloon fights to s'mores by the campfire, we've got everything you need to soak up the sunshine and enjoy the simple pleasures of summer. Hurry before it's too late - all water amenities close after this weekend!

    Event Schedule

    Sep 04, 2026

    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Free
    Handprint Flag Art

    Create a special keepsake by using handprints to design a patriotic flag! Add red and white stripes with paint and finish with blue stars for a fun and meaningful Labor Day craft.

    Location: Activity Center

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    08:00 PM - 09:00 PM | ($)
    Candy Bar Bingo

    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. 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    Sep 05, 2026

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

    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. 💰

    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: Flag Pole at the Ranger Station

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

    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.

    Location: Train Depot

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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Free
    Ribbon Flag Bookmarks

    Design a simple and festive bookmark using red, white, and blue ribbons. Layer, tie, and trim your ribbons to create a patriotic keepsake that’s perfect for celebrating Labor Day!

    Location: Activity Center

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    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Free
    All-American Decorating Bash

    Deck out your golf carts and bikes in red, white, and blue for a chance to win a prize! Show off your patriotic creativity, cruise in style, and join the fun as we celebrate Labor Day together.

    Location: Train Depot

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    12:45 PM - 01:00 PM | Free
    Patriotic Decoration Contest

    Show us what you can do with the Red, White, and Blue! Bring your decked out golf carts and bicycles to the Hilltop Bathhouse to enter our decorating contest. 🐻

    Location: Train Depot

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    01:00 PM - 01:30 PM | Free
    Patriotic Ride & Roll Parade

    Meet us at the train station and show off your red, white, and blue spirit! Yogi Bear™ will be judging the creativity, and the best-decorated rides will win prizes! 🐻

    Location: Train Depot

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    02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | ($)
    Ceramics and Cartoons

    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! 🎨

    Location: Activity Center

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    03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Free
    Patriotic Pond Derby

    Grab your pole and meet us at the lake to sign up for our fishing derby! Sign up between 2:45-2:59 by the Yogi Bear™ statue!

    Location: Dogwood Lake

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    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | ($)
    Tie Dye

    Join us in the Activity Center to craft your one-of-a-kind Jellystone Park™ tie-dye t-shirt! 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | ($)
    Hibernation Breaks

    Want a special moment with Yogi Bear™ and friends? 🐻 Visit the Ranger Station before 3:00 PM to book your private bear visit! 💰📝

    Location: Ranger Station

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    06:00 PM - 06:15 PM | Free
    Duck Races FUN-draiser

    Adopt a racing duck and cheer it on as it splashes toward the end of the Long Blue Slide—all to support our local Humane Society! Each duck helps raise funds for animals in need, and the fastest ducks wins half the cash. Purchase ducks before 5:50 pm at the Ranger Station. 💰

    Location: Long Blue Slide

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    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Free
    Bubble Bash

    Dive into a whirlwind of foam, bubbles, and music! Kids can jump, dance, and play in a mountain of soft, soapy fun. It’s the bubbliest party of the week!

    Location: Foam Pit

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    07:00 PM - 08:30 PM | Free
    Labor Day Night Moves

    Dance into the holiday with your own set of headphones! Enjoy beats, move to your favorite tunes, and celebrate Labor Day in a fun, unique, and noise-free way.

    Location: Activity Center

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    08:45 PM - 09:15 PM | Free
    Let's Glow!

    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!

    Location: Train Depot

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    Sep 06, 2026

    08:30 AM - 09:30 AM | ($)
    Donuts and Bears

    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! 📝

    Location: Ranger Station

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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: Flag Pole at the Ranger Station

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

    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.

    Location: Train Depot

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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ($)
    Patriotic Windsocks

    Celebrate Labor Day with colorful red, white, and blue windsocks! Decorate and hang them to watch them flutter in the breeze—perfect for adding festive fun to any space.

    Location: Activity Center

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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Free
    Jellystone Park™ Express

    All aboard! Meet us at the Train Depot and hop on the Jellystone Park™ Express for a train ride through the park! 🐻

    Location: Train Depot

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    01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | ($)
    Ceramics and Cartoons

    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! 🎨

    Location: Activity Center

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    02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Free
    Bubble Bash

    Dive into a whirlwind of foam, bubbles, and music! Kids can jump, dance, and play in a mountain of soft, soapy fun. It’s the bubbliest party of the week!

    Location: Foam Pit

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    03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | ($)
    Tie Dye

    Join us in the Activity Center to craft your one-of-a-kind Jellystone Park™ tie-dye t-shirt! 💰

    Location: Activity Center

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    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Free
    Creekiside Splash

    Grab a net and join the fun! Kids and families can try their hand at catching crawfish in a festive Labor Day activity full of hands-on excitement.

    Location: Creek

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM | ($)
    Hibernation Breaks

    Want a special moment with Yogi Bear™ and friends? 🐻 Visit the Ranger Station before 3:00 PM to book your private bear visit! 💰📝

    Location: Ranger Station

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    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | Free
    Patriotic Canvas Painting

    Paint your own red, white, and blue masterpiece on a mini canvas! Create flags, fireworks, or fun USA designs to display at your campsite and celebrate Labor Day in style.

    Location: Activity Center

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    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Free
    Fireside Fun: Charades and Hat Bar

    Gather around the fire for a fun game of charades! Act out silly scenes, guess your friends’ moves, and enjoy laughs under the stars. Make your own hat at the hat bar.

    Location: Community Fire Pit

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    08:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Free
    Live Music by Tightrope

    Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with an evening of live rock and roll by Tightrope! Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and kick back for a memorable night filled with sound, spirit, and summer vibes.

    Location: Activity Center

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    10:15 PM - 11:15 PM | ($)
    Midnight Madness

    Join us at the Ranger Station for a fun late-night shopping event! Browse exclusive items, snag great deals, and enjoy the excitement as attire goes on sale for one night only.

    Location: Ranger Station

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    Sep 07, 2026

    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: Flag Pole at the Ranger Station

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

    Meet us 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.

    Location: Train Depot

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