Unwrap the magic of the holiday season right in the heart of summer during our spectacular Christmas in July event! Bring out your cherished Christmas decorations and transform your site into a dazzling winter wonderland. Participate in the highly anticipated site decorating contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes and show off your festive creativity. Join us for delightful moments as you share cookies with Santa, savoring sweet treats in the company of the jolly man himself. The holiday cheer continues with festive tree decorating alongside Yogi Bear™ and his friends, adding a sprinkle of magic to your summer celebration. But that's not all! Enjoy a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus with their festive sleigh, dive into the mystery and fun of the Magic Candy Cane ($$), and let your imagination run wild while decorating Christmas cookies. Want even more holiday adventure? Upgrade your weekend by joining our Junior Ranger program ($), packed with extra fun and excitement for the whole family. Don't miss this chance to experience the joy and wonder of the holidays during the summer-it's a magical celebration you'll treasure forever!
Jul 14, 2025
Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻
Location: Flag Pole Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
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 Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Head to the Activity Center to create tiny, festive ornaments bursting with charm and cheer!
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
All aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Park Express!
Location: Train Depot Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Let's paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰
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Meet us in Boo Boo Meadow for S'more games!
Location: Boo Boo Meadow Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center!. 💰
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet us at the Activity Center to head out on a hunt!
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Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝
Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet us in Boo Boo Meadow for a fun twist on golf, where buckets replace holes! Excitement for all ages and abilities.
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Join us for a night of holiday charades at the Community Fire Pit and enjoy some gooey s'mores!
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Jul 15, 2025
Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻
Location: Flag Pole Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
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 Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Head to the Activity Center to make a mobile that brings snowmen to life with a playful wintery spin!
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Meet Boo Boo at the Bears Den for a bubbling good time! 🐻
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Let's paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
All aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Park Express!
Location: Train Depot Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center!. 💰
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet us at the Basketball Court for a mega-game of SANTA (HORSE)!
Location: Basketball Court Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝
Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet us in Boo Boo Meadow and get ready for exciting teamwork and laughter with parachute play!
Location: Boo Boo Meadow Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join us on stage at the Ranger Station Porch for a night of music and dance!
Location: Ranger Station Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Jul 16, 2025
Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻
Location: Flag Pole Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
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 Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Create adorable polar bear masterpieces using forks to paint fluffy textures in the Activity Center.
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
All aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Park Express!
Location: Train Depot Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Let's paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere! Meet us in the Foam Pit next to the beach for a bubbly great time!
Location: Foam Pit Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center! 💰
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet us on the Beach for some competitive games with hula hoops!
Location: Beach Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝
Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet us at the Front Gate ready to explore the creek for crawdads and more!
Location: Creek Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
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. 💰
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Jul 17, 2025
Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻
Location: Flag Pole Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
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 Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Show off your creativity and make a one-of-a-kind wreath Activity Center!
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
All aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Park Express!
Location: Train Depot Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Make your way to the Bears Den to enjoy a popsicle and a visit! 🐻
Location: Bears Den Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Let's paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere! Meet us in the Foam Pit next to the beach for a bubbly great time!
Location: Foam Pit Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center! 💰
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝
Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Head to the Activity Center to write a letter or color a picture for your favorite bear! Then, take it to the Bears Den to mail! You might even get a letter back!
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Come to the Activity Center to get your glitter tattoo before the disco! Many to choose from! 💰
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Jul 18, 2025
Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻
Location: Flag Pole Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
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 Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Head to the Activity Center and create these sun-inspired holiday lights!
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
All aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Park Express!
Location: Train Depot Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Head down to Boo Boo Meadow and learn the art of archery with safety in mind, as you aim, shoot, and practice your skills in a fun, controlled environment!
Location: Boo Boo Meadow Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Let's paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet Cindy Bear on the Ranger Station porch for a classic holiday candy! 🐻
Location: Ranger Station Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center! 💰
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝
Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Start the weekend with the magic of Christmas and head to the Activity Center to make and purchase your Magic Candy Cane! Then, come back on Saturday during Ceramics to see what was left on our Christmas tree! 💰
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Whether you love to sing or just want to sit back and listen, come join us on the Ranger Station Porch to get in the Christmas spirit! 🐻
Location: Ranger Station Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
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 Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Jul 19, 2025
Start your day with a Bear-ly Awake Breakfast at the Campfire Canteen, where delicious morning treats and a visit with the bears wake you up in style! 🐻, 💰
Location: Food Truck Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Come join us at the Bear Den and Wake up the Bears from hibernation! Be sure to arrive by 9:10 am to participate! 🐻
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Proceed to the flagpole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻
Location: Flag Pole Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
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 Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Head to the Activity Center and make this mini-snowball shooter!
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Let's paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
All aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Park Express!
Location: Train Depot Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye Jellystone t-shirt in the Activity Center!. 💰
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet us at the Train Depot to load up for a wet, wild wagon ride! You will get soaked! Have your hoses ready for the wagon to pass by sites in the 300s and 500s!
Location: Train Depot Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet in the Activity Center for a holiday spectacular event where you make your own outfit then strut the runway!
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝
Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Decorate your site in the holiday spirit for a chance to win free stays, free golf cart rentals and other prizes!
Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere! Meet us in the Foam Pit next to the beach for a bubbly great time!
Location: Foam Pit Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join us at the Long Blue Slide for our Duck Race! All proceeds benefit Camp Cares! Buy your duck for 50% of the pot before 5:45 pm at the Ranger Station.
Location: Long Slide Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Bring your Christmas list to the Activity Center and visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus! Take part in the official reading of the Naughty or Nice List, cookie decorating and plenty of dancing!! 🐻
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Meet us in front of the Hilltop Bathhouse to load up the wagon for a Glow Ride! Light up your bike with all things that glow and follow along. Glow items can be purchased in the Ranger Station.
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Jul 20, 2025
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 Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Proceed to the Flag Pole at the Ranger Station for the morning Pledge with the Bears! 🐻
Location: Flag Pole Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
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 Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join us at the Activity Center for Yogi Bear cartoons, coloring and a visit from a bear before you go! 🐻 Please arrive by 11:15 am to visit.
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
All aboard! Head to the Train Depot to take a ride on the Jellystone Express!
Location: Train Depot Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Let's Paint! Join us at the Activity Center for ceramic painting. Ceramics for sale at various prices. 💰
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Embark on an outdoor adventure, where every step brings a new discovery and a chance to win! Start at the Activity Center to pick up your bingo card, then at the end of your hike, bring in back to see if you were able to collect a bingo!
Location: Hiking Trail Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join us in the Activity Center to leave your mark at our Park! Let's paint the Park with kindess!
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Create a one-of-a-kind t-shirt in the Activity Center. 💰
Location: Activity Center Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Come by the Ranger Station before 3:00 pm to schedule your private bear visit. 🐻, 💰,📝
Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Gear up for a variety of high-energy relay races filled with sand, sun, and team spirit on the beach!
Location: Beach Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar
Join us at the Community Fire Pit, where campfire karaoke meets gooey treats by the warm glow of the fire!
Location: Community Firepit Santa's Summer Surprise - It's Christmas in July!Add to my calendar