Family Fun with Signature Events
Signature Events Make Every Stay Unique at Watts Bar Lake Jellystone Park™ Near Knoxville, TN
When it comes to family camping and cabins in Tennessee, Watts Bar Lake Jellystone Park™ in Loudon—just outside Knoxville—offers more than a place to stay. It’s a place to celebrate! Our Signature Events bring themed fun to life with hands-on activities, silly competitions, and memory-making moments for campers of all ages.
During the shoulder season, themed weekend events keep the campground buzzing, while in the summer, the celebration continues all week long. With a new theme each week, families who visit multiple times in a season enjoy a completely different experience every stay—it’s like taking multiple vacations without ever leaving your favorite campground.
Looking for the best campgrounds near Knoxville for kids and families? Explore our event calendar and plan your next themed getaway today.
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All activities and dates are subject to change without notice.
October 24-26, 2025
Hauntober Fest: Ghoulish Gala
Dress to impress (or terrify!) as we transform Jellystone Park into a hauntingly glamorous venue. Join us for a night of spine-chilling elegance, featuring a masquerade ball, devilishly delicious food, and eerie entertainment. Whether you’re a vampire, a witch, or a ghostly apparition, this ghoulish gala is the place to be!
October 31, 2025 – November 2, 2025
Hauntober Fest: Boo Bash
Get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween bash at Jellystone Park! Join us for a boo-tiful evening filled with spooky surprises, trick-or-treating, and costume contests. We’ll have games, crafts, and delicious treats to keep everyone entertained. Bring the whole family for a night of Halloween fun that’s not too scary!
November 7-9, 2025
Veterans: Heroes Among Us
Show your appreciation for our brave veterans with a fun-filled weekend at Jellystone Park! Enjoy a relaxing getaway filled with family-friendly activities, delicious food, and special tributes to our heroes. With themed crafts, thank you letters to our veterans, a Veteran’s Day Parade, glow stick wagon rides, and live entertainment Yogi Bear and friends are preparing a memorable experience for everyone!
👉 For this special weekend, we will also offer a 30% discount for our veterans and active military. Please present your military ID at check-in. Valid for stays from 11-7-24 through 11-12-25. Use promo code: VETERANS30 at checkout.
November 14-16, 2025
Out of this World Adventure Weekend
Houston, we have lift off!!! Join us as we explore our galaxy with games and crafts that are out of this world! You can visit the Jellystone Park™ Planetarium, join us in a game of Ultimate UFO, eat cosmic brownies, or make some galaxy slime. It’s not rocket science! Jellystone Park™ is the place to be!
November 21-23, 2025
Fall Harvest Hibernation Party
Join us for a fun-filled weekend celebrating the bountiful harvest season! Enjoy the crisp autumn air while participating in a variety of fall-themed activities. From pumpkin carving, scarecrow making contest, hayrides and campfire stories, there’s something for everyone. Savor the flavors of autumn with delicious treats and warm apple cider. Our Bear friends will be spending their last weekend with us before a long winter’s nap. Make sure you give them their final hugs of the season! We are ready to make more unforgettable memories with family and friends!
November 28-30, 2025
Campsgiving
Bust out your best pair of stretchy pants and cook up Thanksgiving dinner with your camping friends & family! Join us for nature hikes, scavenger hunts, & outdoor games like tug-of-war and capture the flag. During the Thanksgiving week we will collect canned foods for our local food bank. For every person that brings at least 5 cans (reservation or not) your name will be put into a drawing for a free night off a future stay!
December 5-7, 2025
Winter Wonderland: Prancer’s Party
It really is the most wonderful time of the year here at Jellystone Park™. Pack up the family for the best Christmas Vacation ever! This unique celebration encourages you to take a break from the hectic holiday rush and come together with your loved ones to create meaningful family traditions.
Join us for a variety of delightful activities to enjoy. Take a serene hayride through our beautiful campground. Engage in the art of ornament making. Santa Claus himself will make special appearances. We invite you to rediscover the joy of the season and create cherished memories that will become treasured traditions.
December 12-14, 2025
Winter Wonderland: Blitzen’s Bash
Get ready for a holly jolly adventure at Jellystone Park! Join us for a magical Winter Wonderland experience filled with festive fun, cozy comforts, and enchanting surprises. From building snowmen to sipping hot cocoa, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let Blitzen be your guide as we celebrate the spirit of the season with laughter, joy, and unforgettable memories.
December 19-21, 2025
Winter Wonderland: Rudolph’s Grand Adventure
Join us for a magical holiday experience at Jellystone Park! Follow in the footsteps of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer as you embark on a winter wonderland adventure. Enjoy festive decorations, holiday-themed activities, and cozy campfires. Create lasting memories with your family as you explore the park and discover the spirit of Christmas. Let the twinkling lights and joyful sounds of the season fill your heart as you celebrate with us!
December 26-28, 2025
Winter Wonderland: Dancer’s Disco
Get ready to shimmy and shake your way into winter at Jellystone Park! Experience a magical blend of winter wonderland charm and disco fever. Bundle up for snow-filled fun, from building snowmen to cozying up by the fire. Then, let loose on the dance floor with groovy tunes and disco lights. It’s a winter wonderland like no other!
