Carve out some time for fright‑free fall fun during our Jack‑O'-Lantern Jamboree Weekend! We're lighting up the campground with pumpkins, carvings, crafts, glows, and all the cozy‑spooky vibes that make autumn magical at Jellystone Park™.
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Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree Weekend
September 25, 2026 - September 27, 2026
September 25, 2026
12:00 PM -
11:00 AM
Sep 25, 2026
Show us your best sun, rainbow or Yogi Bear™!
Location: The Lodge Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree WeekendAdd to my calendar
Start the day with cartoons in the Rec Hall!
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Purchase a Magic Pumpkin Seed for $5 in the Snack Shack between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Friday, then plant it in our pumpkin patch under the arch before bedtime. ✨
Come back Saturday morning to see if your seed grew into a magical pumpkin overnight! Then bring your pumpkin to the Rec Hall at 1:00 PM to decorate or carve it and enter our Pumpkin Contest.
Location: Snack Shack Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree WeekendAdd to my calendar
It's time to turn your campsite into a Halloween masterpiece! From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Friday, decorate your site with spooky, silly, creepy, or creative Halloween flair. Whether you're going for a haunted graveyard, pumpkin patch, or full-on fright fest, we can't wait to see what you create!
👻 Voting takes place Saturday night at 9:00 PM 🏆 Winners will be contacted directly
So dust off those decorations, get creative, and show off your Halloween spirit. The campground will be your canvas! 🎃✨🕸️🦇
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All aboard! The barrel train rolls out at 4:30pm from the Train Station… keep your eyes peeled — a silly bear might be nearby! 🐻✨
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Enjoy the thrill of tubing—no snow required! Climb up and slide down for a fun, easy ride that's perfect for all ages. Children under age 4 should not slide alone. Please follow all staff instructions.
Location: Mega Slide Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree WeekendAdd to my calendar
No tricks here, just treats! Stop by the Tiki Hut for a full menu of tasty favorites, spooky-good drinks, and a hauntingly good time with friends and family.
🎃 Full Menu Available
👻 Chilling Drinks
🕸️ Halloween Vibes
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All aboard the Yogi Bear™ Train at 6:30pm! Meet us at the Train Station for a silly, smile‑filled ride with the big bear or one of his friends!
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Join us in the Arcade for Friday night Candy Bar Bingo! $1 per card. All ages welcome.
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🌙🎃 The Spirits Have Retired for the Night...
From 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM, please keep the campground nice and quiet. The only things that should be howling after dark are the werewolves. 🐺👻
Thank you for being a boo-tiful neighbor and helping everyone enjoy a peaceful night's sleep! 🕸️✨🏕️
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Sep 26, 2026
Show us your best sun, rainbow or Yogi Bear™!
Location: The Lodge Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree WeekendAdd to my calendar
Start the day with cartoons in the Rec Hall!
Location: Rec Hall Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree WeekendAdd to my calendar
Overnight, our magical pumpkin patch was hard at work turning yesterday's tiny seeds into pumpkins ready for harvest!
🎃 Beginning at 9:00 AM, head over to the Pumpkin Patch to claim the pumpkin grown from your Magic Pumpkin Seed.
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The campground is counting on you to bring the Halloween magic! Spend the day transforming your campsite into a spooky spectacle, a pumpkin paradise, or a haunted hideaway. The more creative, the better!
👻 Decorate your site throughout the day
🦇 Show off your Halloween spirit
🎃 Judging begins at 9:00 PM Saturday
🏆 Winners will be contacted directly following judging.
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Those bears are still fast asleep… and we need YOUR help to wake them up! Grab your noisemakers, bring your best bear-roaring skills, and join us for a loud, silly start to the day!
The more noise, the better—let's see if we can finally get them out of bed Location: 2039 Yogi Bear™ Blvd Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree WeekendAdd to my calendar
Saturday's start with the Pledge of Allegiance and a beary fun dance party! Meet at the Yogi Bear statue at the entrance to the park at 10am! The barrel train will run directly following.
Location: Yogi Bear™ Statue Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree WeekendAdd to my calendar
All aboard! The barrel train rolls out at 10:10am from the train station. Keep your eyes peeled- a silly bear might be near by! 🐻🚂
Location: The Train Station Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree WeekendAdd to my calendar
Join us in the Rec Hall for a free weekend themed craft.
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Enjoy the thrill of tubing—no snow required! Climb up and slide down for a fun, easy ride that's perfect for all ages. Children under age 4 should not slide alone. Please follow all staff instructions.
Location: Mega Slide Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree WeekendAdd to my calendar
You need a bag to hold all your trick or treat snacks! Decorate/color your own Jellystone Park™ Canvas Bag! $15 per item. Please pre-pay in the Snack Shack!
Location: Rec Hall Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree WeekendAdd to my calendar
Your Magic Pumpkin has arrived... now it's time to turn it into a masterpiece!
Bring the pumpkin you harvested from the Jellystone Park™ Pumpkin Patch and let your creativity shine. Carve it, decorate it, make it spooky, silly, funny, or frightful. The choice is yours!
👻 Bring your Magic Pumpkin
🎃 Carve or decorate your creation
🏆 Enter it into our Pumpkin Carving Contest
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Take a stroll over to the Lodge Porch and discover a variety of homemade treats, handcrafted creations, and one-of-a-kind treasures from our talented campers and guests!
🍪 Fresh-baked goodies
🎨 Handmade crafts
🕸️ Unique Halloween and seasonal items
🎃 Support local creativity
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Need a break from carving pumpkins, decorating campsites, and haunting the campground? Head to the Lodge Field for a game of Sponge Dodgeball!
Duck, dodge, dip, and dive your way to victory using soft sponge balls in this fast-paced, family-friendly game. Whether you're playing or cheering from the sidelines, it's sure to be a spooktacular time!
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Ready for some classic Halloween fun? Join us from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an hour packed with spooky games, silly challenges, and lots of laughs!
👻 Bobbing for Apples
🎈 Balloon Sit Challenge
🕸️ And more Halloween-themed games!
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Bring your pumpkin to the pavilion to be judged. Pickup at 4:30PM
Location: Pavilion Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree WeekendAdd to my calendar
Stop by the Tiki Hut and check out our dinner & drink menu for adults & kids!
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Join us for a special Saturday afternoon Candy Bar Bingo in the Arcade! $1 per card, all ages welcome.
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Head to the Pavilion to collect your pumpkin. While you're there, check out the award-winning designs and see which talented carvers earned this year's medals! 🏅🎃👻
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Put on your best Halloween costume and join the fun in our annual Halloween Parade! Little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses can walk the parade route, ride the Barrel Train, hop aboard the Yogi Bear™ Train, or cruise along in a decorated golf cart. Show off your spooky style, wave to your fellow campers, and be part of one of our favorite Halloween traditions!
Location: Snack Shack Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree WeekendAdd to my calendar
Grab your candy bucket and hit the campground for a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating! From 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses are invited to visit participating campsites in search of sweet treats and Halloween fun.
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🎃📸 Halloween Costume Photos with the Bears! Join Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ under the arch for a spooktacular photo opportunity. Don't forget to wear your costume and say cheese! 👻🐻
Location: The Arch Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree WeekendAdd to my calendar
Take a break from the Halloween excitement and join us in the Arcade for warm apple cider and delicious donuts! Stop by beginning at 8:00 PM to enjoy a sweet fall treat with friends and family. Available while supplies last
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Climb aboard for a spooky trip through the campground on our Haunted Hay Ride! Pick-up is located behind the Arcade. 🎃 When you arrive, you'll be given a load number. 🎃 Please listen carefully for your number to be called. 🎃 Once your number is announced, it's your turn to board and begin your haunted adventure! Sit back, hold on tight, and prepare for some Halloween fun... you never know what might be lurking around the next corner!
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It's time to gather around the glow and show off your campsite spirit! Decorate your campfire area, get cozy with family and friends, and let your Halloween creativity shine. Whether it's spooky, silly, festive, or fall-themed, we want to see it! 📸 Snap a photo and share it with us!
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The campground has transformed into a Halloween wonderland, and now it's time to crown our favorites! Be sure your campsite decorations are complete and ready for judging.
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Sep 27, 2026
Show us your best sun, rainbow or Yogi Bear™!
Location: The Lodge Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree WeekendAdd to my calendar
Start the day with cartoons in the Rec Hall!
Location: The Rec Hall Jack‑O’-Lantern Jamboree WeekendAdd to my calendar
All aboard! The barrel train rolls out at 9:30am from the Train Station… keep your eyes peeled — a silly bear might be nearby! 🐻✨
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Color a weekend themed picture in the Rec Hall!
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