Wake up the fun at Jellystone Park™ during Wake the Bears Weekend! Help Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ come out of hibernation with a high-energy parade, glow dance party, and cozy opening campfire. Fill the day with themed crafts, family games, a scenic hayride, and hands-on favorites like tie-dye and other memory-making activities. Snap photos at our themed spots and be part of the first big celebrations of the season before sending the bears off to rest on Sunday. It's the can't-miss kickoff weekend that gets the whole campground ready for a season of fun.
May 01, 2026
Kick off the weekend with a cozy campfire, music, and s’mores. You can also join us inside for Jellystone Park™ cartoons inside of the Recreation Center!
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Kick off the weekend with a cozy campfire, music, and s’mores. You can also join us inside for Jellystone Park™ cartoons inside of the Recreation Center!
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Join a fun parade around the park to help wake the bears from hibernation. 🐻
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Join a fun parade around the park to help wake the bears from hibernation. 🐻
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Dance the night away with glow lights, music, and the bears. 🐻
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Dance the night away with glow lights, music, and the bears. 🐻
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May 02, 2026
Start the day by waking the bears, reciting the Bear Pledge, and enjoying a Hey Hey Hey Ride around the park. 🐻
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Start the day by waking the bears, reciting the Bear Pledge, and enjoying a Hey Hey Hey Ride around the park. 🐻
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Build and decorate your own wooden birdhouse to take home. 💰🐻
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Build and decorate your own wooden birdhouse to take home. 💰🐻
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Meet the bears and snap memorable photos. 💰🐻
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Meet the bears and snap memorable photos. 💰🐻
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Cool off with a free freezer pop while enjoying the playground.
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Cool off with a free freezer pop while enjoying the playground.
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Create your own plush animal to bring home as a keepsake. 💰🐻
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Create your own plush animal to bring home as a keepsake. 💰🐻
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Play fun outdoor games with the bears. 🐻
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Play fun outdoor games with the bears. 🐻
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Design and decorate your own bear mask.
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Design and decorate your own bear mask.
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Enjoy a relaxing hayride around the park. 🐻
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Enjoy a relaxing hayride around the park. 🐻
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Create a fun door hanger to remember your weekend.
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Create a fun door hanger to remember your weekend.
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Meet us at the Recreation Center for Jellystone Park™ cartoons and coloring, plus a special bear appearance you won’t want to miss! 🐻
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Meet us at the Recreation Center for Jellystone Park™ cartoons and coloring, plus a special bear appearance you won’t want to miss! 🐻
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Create your own colorful tie-dye shirt inspired by Wake the Bears Weekend! A fun, hands-on activity for all ages and a great keepsake to remember the start of the season.
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Create your own colorful tie-dye shirt inspired by Wake the Bears Weekend! A fun, hands-on activity for all ages and a great keepsake to remember the start of the season.
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Wind down with campfire stories and a visit from the bears. 🐻
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Wind down with campfire stories and a visit from the bears. 🐻
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May 03, 2026
Start your Sunday morning with freshly made donuts available for purchase at the Ranger Station—perfect for a quick and convenient treat before checkout! You can also schedule a bear delivery right to your campsite. Be sure to reserve your spot at the Ranger Station before Saturday at 3 PM. 🐻
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Start your Sunday morning with freshly made donuts available for purchase at the Ranger Station—perfect for a quick and convenient treat before checkout! You can also schedule a bear delivery right to your campsite. Be sure to reserve your spot at the Ranger Station before Saturday at 3 PM. 🐻
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Wake the bears, say the Bear Pledge, and enjoy a Hey Hey Hey Ride before checkout. 🐻
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Wake the bears, say the Bear Pledge, and enjoy a Hey Hey Hey Ride before checkout. 🐻
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Finish decorating or pick up your birdhouse from Saturday. 💰
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Finish decorating or pick up your birdhouse from Saturday. 💰
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Say goodbye to the bears with hugs and photos before heading home. 🐻
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Say goodbye to the bears with hugs and photos before heading home. 🐻
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