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Hauntober Fest: Pumpkin Palooza Hauntober Fest: Pumpkin Palooza

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    Welcome to Halloween at Jellystone Park™, where the air is filled with a delightful mix of laughter, creativity, and enchantment. Join us for a thrilling Halloween adventure that will ignite your imagination and create cherished memories for years to come. Embrace your artistic side and unleash your inner Picasso as we kick off the festivities with pumpkin painting. Dress to impress in our highly anticipated costume contest. Feeling inspired? Show off your decorating skills in our campsite/cabin decorating contest. And let's not forget the sweetest part of the evening - candy for the trick-or-treaters! Embrace the spirit of giving as you hand out delectable treats to the pint-sized witches, superheroes, and ghouls who come knocking on your door. Join us for Halloween Haunts at Jellystone Park™, where the community converges for an unforgettable Halloween experience.

    Event Schedule

    Sep 25, 2025

    02:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    Camp Store Open! 🍭👕

    Grab all the necessities for your camping convenience!

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    03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    Cartoon Cafe Open 🍕🍦

    Feeling hungry? Check out our Cartoon Cafe, where you can find tasty options like pizza, burgers, JUMBO pretzels and our homemade ice cream!

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    Sep 26, 2025

    12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    Camp Store Open! 🍭👕

    Grab all the necessities for your camping convenience!

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    12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    Recreation Center Open 🎨

    Join us in the Recreation Center for free arts and crafts, paid crafts like ceramics, and Yogi Bear cartoons!

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    12:30 PM - 06:00 PM
    Spooktacular Cartoons & Coloring🕷

    Stop by the Recreation Center to pick out your Halloween themed coloring pages and watch Yogi Bear Cartoons

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    01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
    Water Zone & Boo Boo Pool Open 💦

    Wristbands required. Yellow and Orange slides require a height of 41inches. Interested in a Cabana rental? Inquire with a lifeguard or in the store.

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    01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
    Witch Hat Headbands

    Craft and decorate a mini witch hat to wear🎃

    Location: Recreation Center

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    02:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    Cartoon Cafe Open 🍕🍦

    Feeling hungry? Check out our Cartoon Cafe, where you can find tasty options like pizza, burgers, JUMBO pretzels and our homemade ice cream!

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    02:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    Creepy Crawly Crafts

    Creep on over and choose from a variety of our Halloween themed crafts, from handprint spiders, spooky masks, or haunting puppets.

    Location: Recreation Center

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    05:00 PM - 07:00 PM | $
    Pumpkin Patch Sand Art & Stuff a Bear💰

    Choose a fun sand art design ($). Stuff your own Yogi Bear, Cindy Bear or Boo Boo ($)

    Location: Recreation Center

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    06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
    Bears on the Loose! 🐻

    Be on the lookout! You never know when you might spot Yogi Bear or one of his friends around the park!

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    07:30 PM - 08:00 PM | $
    Ghost Floats with Boo Boo 🐻💰🍦

    Sip on a spooky-sweet treat! Enjoy a frosty ice cream float that's haunted with a ghostly twist! 👻

    Location: Cartoon Cafe

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    08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
    Glow Stick Wagon Ride 🔦

    We have a great selection of Glow sticks available in the Camp Store! You can also decorate your bike or golf cart and follow behind the wagon creating a light parade.

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    08:15 PM - 09:30 PM
    Movie Night 🎥

    We've set up the big screen for your viewing entertainment! Bring your blankets and chairs for a movie night under the stars. Snacks and drinks sold in the Camp Store or Cartoon Cafe

    Location: Behind the Store and Cafe

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    Sep 27, 2025

    09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
    Camp Store Open! 🍭👕

    Grab all the necessities for your camping convenience!

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    09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
    Cartoon Cafe Open 🍕🍦

    Feeling hungry? Check out our Cartoon Cafe, where you can find tasty options like breakfast pizza, burgers, and our homemade ice cream!

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    09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
    Recreation Center Open 🎨

    Join us in the Recreation Center for free arts and crafts, paid crafts like ceramics, and Yogi Bear cartoons!

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    09:00 AM - 09:20 AM | $
    Pancake Breakfast with a Bear 🐻💰

    It's Breakfast time and one of our Bear friends will be joining us for some of their favorite Pancakes. Sit back and relax, we will do the cooking! ($)

    Location: Cartoon Cafe

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    09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
    Pledge & Yogicize 🐻

    Good Morning Campers! Meet one of our Bear friends at the Yogi Bear Statue for our morning routine of the Pledge of Allegiance and Yogicize! Head back to the Recreation Center afterwards for cartoons & coloring!

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    10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | $
    Magic Pumpkin Patch Adventure 💰🎃

    ✨ Begin your adventure at the Recreation Center, where you can pick up your very own Magic Pumpkin Seeds! 🌱 Then, journey to the Pumpkin Patch behind the Lodge to cast your spell and plant your seeds. ✨

    🎃 The magic continues with a jolly wagon ride around the park—when you return, head back to the patch to see what has mysteriously grown!

    🎨 Finally, bring your magical pumpkin to the Recreation Center, where decorating supplies await. Paint, sparkle, and create your masterpiece (minimal carving tools provided).

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    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | $
    Ceramic Painting & Pumpkin Painting 💰🎃

    👻 Choose from our fang-tastic lineup of Halloween ceramics and let your creativity run wild!

    Location: Recreation Center

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    11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
    Water Zone & Boo Boo Pool Open 💦

    Wristbands required. Yellow and Orange slides require a height of 41inches. Interested in a Cabana rental? Inquire with a lifeguard or in the store.

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    11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
    Water Zone & Boo Boo Pool Open 💦

    Wristbands required. Yellow and Orange slides require a height of 41inches. Interested in a Cabana rental? Inquire with a lifeguard or in the store.

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    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | $
    Pizza Special 🐻💰

    Feast like a ghoul—get a frightfully delicious slice of pizza and a chilling drink for only $5.00 + tax!

    Location: Cartoon Cafe

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    12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
    Ghost Guts Wiffle Ball

    Time for a messy game of wiffle ball!

    Location: Meet at the Pumpkin Patch

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    01:00 PM - 02:45 PM
    Halloween Crafts 🎃 and Glitter Tattoos 💰

    Get creative with a variety of spooky crafts, or show off your style by picking a favorite tattoo design ($)! 🎨🕷️

    Location: Recreation Center

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    03:00 PM - 03:50 PM | $
    Halloween Tie Dye & Color your own trick or treat bag 💰

    Create your own tie dye masterpiece! We have a selection of Jellystone Park Halloween t-shirts and trick or treat bags

    Location: Recreation Center

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    03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
    Sidewalk Sale

    Browse great deals and fun finds at our Store Sidewalk Sale featuring apparel, toys, souvenirs, and more!

    Location: Camp Store

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    04:00 PM - 04:30 PM | $
    Haunted Ice Cream Social 🐻💰🍦

    Meet one of our Bear Friends for a spooktacular treat ($)

    Location: Cartoon Cafe

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    05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    Golf Cart/Bicycle Halloween Parade🐻

    Decorate your Golf cart, bicycles, and wear your costumes then meet us in front of the Recreation Center for the Halloween parade! Golf Cart decorating contest and award presentation at the Recreation Center during the Costume Contest

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    05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
    Halloween Costume Contest ⭐️

    Judging done by categories and prizes awarded!

    Location: Recreation Center

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    05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
    Haunted Maze Sign Up 📝

    Reserve your family's time slot for tonight's Haunted Wagon and Maze at the Bear's Den. Earlier times (7:30-8:00 will be less scary for younger children)

    Location: Bears Den

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    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
    Trick or Treat 🎃🍬🐻

    🍬👻 Get your candy bags ready—it's time to trick-or-treat! Wander through the park, stopping at campsites along the way (just don't forget the magic words: "Trick or Treat!"). If you're passing out candy, be sure to have your treats ready for our haunting little campers. And don't miss a stop at the Bear's Den for a special sweet surprise from our Bear Friends! 🐻✨

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    07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
    Monster Mash Disco ⭐

    Put on your spookiest, silliest, or most spectacular Halloween costume and get ready to boogie! Show off your best zombie moves, shake, shimmy, and spin to the monster beats. Don't forget to check out our Bubble Wands & Glow Items for extra sparkle and fun while you dance the night away!

    Location: Recreation Center

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    07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
    Haunted Wagon Ride & Maze 👻

    Hop aboard our ghoulish ride to the Haunted Maze! Navigate twists, turns, and eerie surprises along the way. Please show up on time, as the wagon ride leaves promptly at your assigned time. Need a little light in the darkness? Glow sticks are available in the Camp Store to guide your haunting adventure!

    Location: Recreation Center

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    Sep 28, 2025

    09:00 AM - 10:00 AM | $
    Mini Doughnuts🍩💰

    Treat yourself to warm, sugary mini doughnuts freshly made and perfect for a sweet start to your day! 8 mini doughnuts- $4.00

    Location: Cartoon Cafe

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    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    Camp Store Open! 🍭👕

    Grab all the necessities for your camping convenience!

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    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    Cartoon Cafe Open 🍕🍦

    Feeling hungry? Check out our Cartoon Cafe, where you can find tasty options like breakfast pizza, burgers, and our homemade ice cream!

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    09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
    Recreation Center Open 🎨

    Join us in the Recreation Center for free arts and crafts, paid crafts like ceramics, and Yogi Bear cartoons!

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    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    Camp Store Open! 🍭👕

    Grab all the necessities for your camping convenience!

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    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    Cartoon Cafe Open 🍕🍦

    Feeling hungry? Check out our Cartoon Cafe, where you can find tasty options like breakfast pizza, burgers, and our homemade ice cream!

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    09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
    Recreation Center Open 🎨

    Join us in the Recreation Center for free arts and crafts, paid crafts like ceramics, and Yogi Bear cartoons!

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    09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
    Morning Hugs and High Fives with Cindy Bear 🐻

    Come and visit with Cindy Bear this morning. She will be checking out what's on the menu for Breakfast and visiting with her friends!

    Location: Cartoon Cafe

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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | $
    DIY Trucker Hats 💰

    Make your own trucker hat with a Jellystone Park patch! Hat with 3 patches $19.95, extra patches and pins available for purchase. AND DON'T FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR PUMPKINS! 🎃

    Location: Recreation Center

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    10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    Water Zone & Boo Boo Pool Open 💦

    Wristbands required. Yellow and Orange slides require a height of 41inches. Interested in a Cabana rental? Inquire with a lifeguard or in the store.

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    10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    Water Zone & Boo Boo Pool Open 💦

    Wristbands required. Yellow and Orange slides require a height of 41inches. Interested in a Cabana rental? Inquire with a lifeguard or in the store.

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    11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
    Farewell Bears 🐻

    Make sure to give the bears extra hugs! They'll miss you

    Location: Bears Den

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    11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
    Fall Crafts

    Recreation Center: Take home fall creations

    Location: Recreation Center

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
    Dog Swim 🐶

    The pool is open just for our 4-legged friends!

    Location: Boo Boo Pool

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    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
    Dog Swim 🐶

    The pool is open just for our 4-legged friends!

    Location: Boo Boo Pool

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    Sep 29, 2025

    05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
    Nacho Average Bingo

    🎉 Join us for Nacho Average Bingo—a tasty twist on a classic game! For $20, you'll enjoy a cheesy order of nachos, a refreshing drink, and 6 exciting rounds of bingo. Winners will take home prizes ranging from Jellystone Park™ swag to local gift certificates!
    The Cartoon Cafe will also be open for other menu items, and the Camp Store will be open from 6:30-7:00.



    Location: Cartoon Cafe

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