Themed Weeks & Weekends
2025 Entertainment Calendar
April
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April 11 - 13
Wake The Bears: A Spring Awakening
Spring is here, and it’s time to wake up the bears from their long winter nap! Join us at Jellystone Park™ at Lake Monroe for a weekend filled with nature and adventure. Get creative with a DIY bird feeder craft, perfect for welcoming springtime birds back to the campground. Embark on a nature trail scavenger hunt and explore the great outdoors as everything comes back to life.
Shake off the winter blues and kick off camping season with Yogi Bear™ and friends—spring has officially sprung! -
April 17 - 20
Easter: Egg Hunting Eggstravaganza
Hop into Easter with Jellystone Park™! Meet the Easter Bunny, join a park-wide egg hunt, and create unforgettable family memories. -
April 25 - 27
Zoofari: It's The Boo Boo™ Zoo
Get ready for a wild adventure as Jellystone Park™ transforms into Boo Boo’s very own zoo! Go on a safari animal scavenger hunt, craft your very own animal mask, and create a DIY jungle in a box to bring the adventure home. It’s a weekend full of jungle fun and animal-inspired activities—don’t miss out on this roaring good time!
May
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May 2 - 4
Cinco De Campo: Pinata Party
Unleash your creativity with a family piñata-making activity and then join the ultimate piñata party for treats and fun! -
May 9 - 11
Mother's Day: Cindy's Spring Fling
Celebrate Mom with a weekend full of love and creativity! Show your appreciation with a DIY planter—the perfect handmade gift to brighten her day. Whether you’re spending quality time with Cindy Bear™ or enjoying the springtime blooms, this is the ultimate weekend to make Mom feel special! -
May 16 - 18
Carnival: Yogi's Clownin Around
Step right up to Yogi Bear’s™ carnival weekend with clowns, balloon animals, and bounce houses. Plus, keep an eye out for a ferris wheel to make the weekend even more magical! -
May 23 - 26
Memorial Day: Start to Summer Bash
Kick off the summer season with an action-packed holiday weekend! Create your summer bucket list, make a splash with pool games, and team up for epic water balloon wars. When the sun sets, enjoy a glow-in-the-dark swim night, and end the evening with gooey s’mores by the campfire. Let’s start summer the right way—fun, friends, and endless memories! -
May 30 - June 1
Chocotastic Weekend!
Calling all chocolate lovers! Dive into a chocolate fountain, race down a chocolate slip ‘n slide, and create your very own DIY candy bar to satisfy your sweet tooth. It’s a weekend of chocolatey fun that you won’t want to miss—get ready to indulge!
June
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June 6 - 8
Pirates and Mermaids
Dive into the magic of the sea with exciting mermaid and pirate-themed activities. -
June 13 - 15
Father's Day: It's All About Dad!
This weekend is dedicated to all the amazing dads out there! Build and fly your very own kite, enjoy a picnic with Dad, and put your skills to the test in our Backyard Games Tournament. Whether you’re bonding over friendly competition or just relaxing together, this weekend is all about celebrating Dad in the best way possible! -
June 20 - 22
Boo Boo's Birthday: Dino
Boo Boo™ is celebrating his birthday, and you’re invited to a prehistoric party like no other! Create your own fossil, watch science come to life with a volcano experiment, and help make this a dino-mite birthday for our favorite bear. It’s a Jurassic-sized celebration you won’t want to miss! -
June 27 - 29
Water Wars: Splashtastic!
Get soaked with splash pad games, water slides, and big prizes for the ultimate water battles. Cool off and join the fun!
July
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July 4 - 7
Fourth of July: Red, White, & Boo Boo
Celebrate Independence Day with us! -
July 11 - 13
Yogi's Birthday: Circus Under The Big Top
Step into the circus for Yogi Bear’s™ birthday bash! Enjoy a circus tent, carnival-style games, and a birthday celebration for Yogi. -
July 18 - 20
Down On The Farm
Bring the whole family for farmyard fun! Meet adorable animals and enjoy farm-themed activities! -
July 25 - 27
Christmas Extravaganza!
Celebrate Christmas in July with a tree decorating contest and festive activities to bring holiday cheer to the summer season.
August
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August 1 - 3
Cindy's Birthday: 70's Flower Power
Groove into Cindy Bear’s™ birthday with a totally far-out celebration! Put on your best 70’s outfit and get ready for non-stop fun. Cindy’s all about peace, love, and groovy vibes—so let’s party in style and make this birthday one to remember! -
August 8 - 10
Glow Weekend: Neon is Everything!
Light up the park with a glow party, site decorating contests, and all things neon for a weekend of shining fun. -
August 15 - 17
Flying Through the Decades
Take a musical journey through time with a retro dance party. Pick your favorite decade and show off your moves! -
August 22 - 24
Holiday Mix Up!
Celebrate all the holidays in one weekend with activities like an egg hunt, tree decorating, and crafting giant Valentine’s cards.
And don’t miss an unforgettable live performance by Chris LeBlanc, keeping the party going all night long! It’s a celebration like no other—don’t miss out!
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August 29 - September 1
Labor Day: End of Summer Bash!
Say goodbye to summer with a band, cornhole tournament, and fun for the whole family. Let’s make it a weekend to remember!
And don’t miss an unforgettable live performance by Chris LeBlanc, keeping the party going all night long! It’s a celebration like no other—don’t miss out!
September
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September 5 - 7
Back The Line-First Responder
Join us in honoring our local heroes. Activities will be organized by the Back the Line Board of Directors, and we’ll create a special Bear Log for the occasion. -
September 12 - 14
The Ultimate Chocolate Escape
If one chocolate weekend wasn’t enough—get ready for round two! Indulge in a chocolate fountain, race your friends on a chocolate slip ‘n slide, and design your very own DIY candy bar. This is the ultimate escape for chocolate lovers—come ready to eat, play, and get messy! -
September 19 - 21
Fall Fest: The Great Scarecrow
Get ready for fall fun with a scarecrow decorating contest. Forms and materials will be available on-site! -
September 26 - 28
Halloween: Jack O' Lantern
Kick off the Halloween season with a haunted trail, splash pad activities, a costume contest, magic pumpkins, and a site decorating contest.
October
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October 3 - 5
Halloween: Vampire Spook Fest
Prepare for spooky fun with a haunted trail, splash pad activities, a costume contest, magic pumpkins, and a site decorating contest. -
October 10 - 12
Halloween: Mummies Day Out
Unravel the fun with a haunted trail, splash pad activities, a costume contest, magic pumpkins, and a site decorating contest. -
October 17 - 19
Halloween: Zombie Fest
It’s a weekend of undead thrills! Enjoy a haunted trail, splash pad activities, a costume contest, magic pumpkins, and a site decorating contest. -
October 24 - 26
Halloween: UFO Invasion
Alien invasion alert! Celebrate Halloween with a haunted trail, splash pad activities, a costume contest, magic pumpkins, and a site decorating contest.
Here is a list of the 2024 Themed Weeks & Weekends
Themes and activities are subject to change
Weekday activities run between Memorial Day and Labor Day of each season.
April
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April 5-7: Eclipse
Come stay with us to see the once in a lifetime eclipse!
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April 12-14: Wake the Bears
We will wake up Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, and Cindy Bear™ after a long winter!
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April 19-21: Flying through the Decades
Which decade do you belong in? Come soar through them all with some fun activities and crafts.
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April 26-28: Mardi Gras
It's time to do things, New Orleans style! We will have all sorts of fun activities as we celebrate Mardi Gras!
May
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May 3-5: Cinco de mayo / CAMP Care
Let’s get Loco by having a fiesta party all weekend!
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May 10-12: Mother’s Day
Bring Mom camping for a relaxing weekend at the lake. Make a special gift just for her and enjoy some family fun activities. Moms will also receive a special gift from us!
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May 17-19: Carnival Weekend
Experience the joy of a traditional carnival with thrilling games of skill, delicious treats, and a sense of wonder that will delight the entire family.
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May 24-27: Memorial Day
Are you ready for summer? Our water amenities officially open this weekend for the season! Help us celebrate the start of summer with Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™ & Cindy Bear™!
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May 31 - June 2: 1st Chocolate lovers
Who does not like chocolate? Bring the family to participate in our Family Choc-Olympics! Plus, everyone’s chocolate favorites like a chocolate slip n slide, pie eating contest, and candy bar bingo. Don't bring your best bathing suit, we promise to be messy!
June
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June 7-9: Pirates & Mermaids
It's time to sail the high seas with us this weekend. Calling all Scallywags and sea princesses to join us Seadogs for a jolly good time of panning for gold, tie dying, splash “ship” rides, searching for buried treasure and more!
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June 14-16: Father’s Day
Come enjoy a family fun getaway to celebrate Dad in an out of this world experience at Jellystone! Dads will also receive a special gift from us!
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June 21-23: Boo boo Birthday DINO theme
Help Boo Boo™ celebrate his big day with a weekend filled with fun, games, and a birthday party! But there's a twist, the Dino's have taken over the park!
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June 28-30: Water Wars
Beat the summer heat with a fun with a watery twist this weekend!
July
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July 3-7: Beat the summer heat with a fun with a watery twist this weekend!
Join us in celebrating the birth of our nation this weekend that is filled with fun activities like crafts, tournaments, bingo, music, and more. You do not want to miss our annual red, white, and blue tie-dye and dance with Yogi Bear™ and friends! Plus the annual fireworks set off at Lake Monroe, just minutes away!
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July 12-14: Down on the Farm Weekend
Come have some fun playing farm games and creating memorable crafts!
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July 19-21: Yogi Birthday CIRCUS theme
Happy Birthday Yogi Bear™ Circus style! We will celebrate by having all of Yogi Bear's favorite activities as we hold a circus!
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July 26-28: Christmas in July
Have a holly jolly weekend with us. Filled with yuletide games, tie dye, bingo and let’s see who will win our ugly Christmas sweater contest! Bring your Christmas decorations for our site decorating contest for a chance to win a prize.
August
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Aug 2-4: Cindy Birthday 70s flower power
Come help Yogi Bear™ and Boo Boo™ celebrate Cindy Bear™ with a flashback 70’s birthday! We will make a birthday craft to give to Cindy Bear™ at her party, some come dressed in your bell bottoms and boots, to dance to some 70s classics, plus birthday games, and a special treat! We will also have some of Cindy Bear’s favorite activities like “Tea Time”!
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Aug 9-11: Indiana State Fair - "Art & Nature of Fun
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Aug 16-18: Holiday Mix Up
" Oh No, Yogi Bear™ got ahold of the events calendar and we don't now what holiday it is! Christmas? Halloween? Easter? Which one is it? It’s a festive fusion where the lines between holidays blur and the fun knows no bounds. Join us for an Easter Hunt with candy-filled eggs, trick-or-treating in your ugly sweater, and much more! Unleash your creativity and deck out your site with holiday-themed decorations of your choice. Let your imagination run wild and create a captivating display that reflects YOUR favorite holiday. Get ready for a Holiday Mashup that will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime!"
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Aug 23-25: 2nd Chocolate lovers
Take 2! Who does not like chocolate? Bring the family to participate in our Family Choc-Olympics! Plus, everyone’s chocolate favorites like a chocolate slip n slide, pie eating contest, and candy bar bingo. Don't bring your best bathing suit, we promise to be messy!
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Aug 30 - Sept 2: Labor Day
It’s time to say goodbye to summer with Yogi Bear™ and friends with games, crafts, gem mining, tournaments, bingo for adults and kids! Plus, we will celebrate the end of summer with a night of music and dancing with Yogi Bear!
September
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Sept 6-8: Hometown Heroes
Join us in honoring our true “super heroes” (police officers, first responders, military, etc) with crafts, learning about our nation's flag during our flag ceremony, and more.
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Sept 13-15: IU College Football Party
Come play some fun games and make memorable crafts!
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Sept 20-22: Great Scarecrow Fall Fest
Come join in the fall fun!
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Sept 27-29: Halloween Weekend
Join us for a hauntingly good time of pumpkin picking, costume contests, site decorating contest, trick or treating, and much, much more! Plus, check out our super spooky haunted trail, do you think you will make it through?
October
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Oct 4-6: Halloween Weekend
Join us for a hauntingly good time of pumpkin picking, costume contests, site decorating contest, trick or treating, and much, much more! Plus, check out our super spooky haunted trail, do you think you will make it through?
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Oct 11-13: Halloween Weekend
Join us for a hauntingly good time of pumpkin picking, costume contests, site decorating contest, trick or treating, and much, much more! Plus, check out our super spooky haunted trail, do you think you will make it through?
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Oct 18-20: Halloween Weekend
Join us for a hauntingly good time of pumpkin picking, costume contests, site decorating contest, trick or treating, and much, much more! Plus, check out our super spooky haunted trail, do you think you will make it through?
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Oct 25-27: Halloween Weekend
Join us for a hauntingly good time of pumpkin picking, costume contests, site decorating contest, trick or treating, and much, much more! Plus, check out our super spooky haunted trail, do you think you will make it through?
*All activities, entertainment and scheduled events are subject to change in the case of unforeseen circumstances
