Yogi Bear™ among pumpkins, mums and hay bales by the playground in fall colours

Thanksgiving at Jellystone Park™ Zion

Gather, gobble and give thanks under the red rock.

November is the thankful month

As the leaves turn golden and the air cools, the spirit of thankfulness and togetherness fills Jellystone Park™ Zion. November is one of the most heartwarming times to visit: family-friendly themed weekends, cozy campfires and festive activities that bring everyone together before winter sets in. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or an extended stay, every weekend brings something special for your family.

Mild days, crisp nights, the red rock glowing at sunset, and the heated lap pool and hot tub open for campers. It is the easy way to do the holidays: no hosting, no cleanup, and Yogi Bear™ down the lane.

Five weekends of fall fun

Every November weekend has its own theme, with crafts, games and campfire time built around it. Dates for the season are on the Themed Weekends page.

Halloween weekend
Day of the Dead
- Creative crafts and colorful décor
- Face painting and remembrance art
- Activities celebrating heritage and community
Early November
Gratitude Weekend
- Gratitude crafts and family games
- Campfire storytelling under the stars
- "Goodbye Bears" letters to Yogi Bear™ and friends before hibernation
Mid November
Heroes Weekend
- Hero games and challenges for the whole family
- Veteran appreciation celebrations
- A service project giving back to those who served
Weekend before Thanksgiving
Gather & Gobble Weekend
- Family-friendly fall crafts
- Games for all ages
- The Campers Friendsgiving Potluck: bring a dish, meet new friends
Thanksgiving weekend
Thanksgiving Jubilee Weekend
- Thanksgiving-themed fun for the whole family
- Family activities through the weekend
- Cozy evenings around the campfire
Up next: early December
Snow Time Like Christmas
- Holiday crafts and celebrations
- Winter games and Christmas cheer
- Two weekends to start the season
See Christmas at the park ›

Friendsgiving at the campfire

The weekend before Thanksgiving is Gather & Gobble Weekend, and the heart of it is the Campers Friendsgiving Potluck. Bring your favorite dish to share, grab a plate, and spend a cozy evening meeting the neighbors. It’s the perfect time to gather together and make new Jellystone Park™ memories before the holidays.

Thanksgiving Jubilee Weekend

Wrap up the month with a joyful Thanksgiving celebration filled with food, fun and festive cheer. Expect Thanksgiving-themed activities for the whole family and cozy evenings around the campfire. It’s the perfect way to end November, surrounded by family, friends and the magic of fall at Jellystone Park™ Zion. Activities are subject to change, so check the park calendar for details.

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

Warm days, cozy nights

Southern Utah does November well: comfortable daytime temperatures for hikes and a game of pickleball, and cool evenings made for a fire. The Water Zone wraps its season at the start of November, and the heated lap pool and hot tub stay open for campers all winter.