Santa and Mrs. Claus beside the pool at sunset, the slide tower behind them

Christmas at Jellystone Park™ Zion

Snow Time Like Christmas: two December weekends of holiday cheer.

Snow Time Like Christmas

The holiday season kicks off at Jellystone Park™ Zion with Snow Time Like Christmas, two themed weekends in early December. Expect holiday crafts and celebrations on the first weekend and more jolly fun with winter games and Christmas cheer on the second. There may not be snow on the ground, but the joy is real, and so is the winter sunshine.

It is the holidays the easy way: Yogi Bear™ and friends in their festive best, cocoa by the community fire pit, and a red-rock sunset instead of a snow shovel. Dates for the season are on the Themed Weekends page.

Holiday crafts and winter games

Both weekends are built for families. The crew runs holiday crafts for the kids, winter games for everyone, and plenty of time for the classics: a cozy campfire, a cup of cocoa and a Christmas movie back at the cabin.

Holiday crafts and celebrations on weekend one
Winter games and Christmas cheer on weekend two
Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™ and Cindy Bear™ in the holiday spirit
Campfires, cocoa and the community fire pit

A boy hugs Boo Boo™ surrounded by Christmas decorations.

Southern Utah’s holiday season, minutes away

Red rock by day, festive lights by night. The towns around the park fill December with small-town holiday traditions, and Jellystone Park™ Zion is the basecamp in the middle of it all.

Lights & Santa
Walkable holiday light displays, light tunnels, visits with Santa, hot cocoa and seasonal treats in the towns around the park.
- Festive music and photo spots
- Relaxed evenings for young kids
Parades & Concerts
Small-town Christmas parades with decorated floats and candy for the kids, plus Christmas concerts, choirs and nativity productions.
- Easy viewing, no big-city crowds
- Indoor shows for cool nights
Winter Markets
December craft fairs and holiday markets with handmade gifts, live music, food trucks and kids’ activities.
- Local treats and décor
- An easy afternoon before the campfire

Holiday events and activities happen both on and off property. The lights, parades, concerts and markets above are hosted by the towns nearby, so be sure to check our calendar for the latest at the park.

The heated lap pool from above, palms and loungers around it

Winter sunshine between the festivities

One of the biggest advantages of spending the holidays in Southern Utah is the mild winter weather. Between events, take a scenic drive through the red rock, an easy winter hike the whole family can manage, or a slow afternoon at the park. The heated lap pool and hot tub stay open for campers all winter.