Family Fun with Themed Events
Themed Events Make Every Stay Unique at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake Near Knoxville, TN
When it comes to family camping and cabins in Tennessee, Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake in Loudon—just outside Knoxville—offers more than a place to stay. It’s a place to celebrate! Our Themed 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 2-8, 2026
Hauntober Fest: Nightmare Masquerade
Step into a mysterious and magical world at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake for Hauntober Fest: Nightmare Masquerade! This enchanting weekend is full of spooky elegance, costume fun, and family-friendly frights. Join Yogi Bear™ and friends for masquerade-themed crafts, mask decorating, and games that will spark imagination and laughter. From the Masquerade Costume Parade and eerie scavenger hunts to themed crafts and interactive challenges, there’s something for every camper to enjoy. Don’t miss a single moment of the spooky celebration—grab a Halloween Fun Pass to experience all the masquerade magic and make memories that last a lifetime!
October 9-15, 2026
Hauntober Fest: Monster Mash
Get ready to boogie with the beasts at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake! Hauntober Fest: Monster Mash is a thrilling weekend packed with family-friendly frights, spooky fun, and monster-themed activities. Join Yogi Bear™ and friends for creepy crafts, ghoulish games, and a monster costume parade. Show off your creativity in the costume contest and site decorating contest, and take part in haunted scavenger hunts, pumpkin decorating, and interactive challenges. Extend the fun all week during Fall Break with additional themed activities, including daily crafts, spooky storytimes, and monster-themed games designed to keep the whole family entertained. Don’t miss a moment of the spooky excitement—grab a Halloween Fun Pass to experience all the monstrous fun and make memories that will last a lifetime!
October 16-18, 2026
Hauntober Fest: Fairytale Frights
Step into a world where magic meets mystery at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake! Hauntober Fest: Fairytale Frights is a weekend of enchanting fun with a spooky twist. Join Yogi Bear™ and friends for fairytale-themed crafts, interactive games, and storytime with a frightful flair. Dress up for the costume contest, transform your campsite for the site decorating contest, and explore themed scavenger hunts and spooky challenges that will delight campers of all ages. Don’t miss a moment of the magical mischief—grab a Halloween Fun Pass to enjoy all the fairytale frights and create unforgettable memories!
October 23-25, 2026
Hauntober Fest: Ghoulish Gala
Prepare for a weekend of spooky sophistication at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake! Hauntober Fest: Ghoulish Gala invites campers of all ages to enjoy a hauntingly elegant celebration with Yogi Bear™ and friends. Participate in costume contests and site decorating contests, create eerie crafts, and take part in ghoulish games and scavenger hunts that bring the haunted festivities to life. With themed challenges, interactive activities, and plenty of family-friendly frights, the Ghoulish Gala is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween in style. Don’t miss out—grab a Halloween Fun Pass to experience all the gala’s spook-tacular magic!
October 30, 2026 – November 1, 2026
Hauntober Fest: Boo Bash
Celebrate the grand finale of Halloween at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake with Hauntober Fest: Boo Bash! Join Yogi Bear™ and friends for a weekend packed with spooky fun, family-friendly frights, and unforgettable memories. Take part in costume contests and site decorating contests, enjoy pumpkin decorating, festive crafts, and interactive Halloween games. From scavenger hunts to themed challenges, the Boo Bash is the ultimate send-off to a month of Halloween excitement—full of laughter, thrills, and treats for campers of all ages. Don’t miss your chance to end the season on a spook-tacular high note with a Halloween Fun Pass that gives access to all the fun!
November 6-8, 2026
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, glow stick wagon rides, and live entertainment Yogi Bear™ and friends are preparing a memorable experience for everyone! 👉 All November long, we’re offering a 30% discount for our veterans and active military as a small thank you for your service. Please present your military ID at check-in. Valid for stays 11-01-26 through 11-30-26. Use promo code: VETERANS30 at checkout.
November 13-15, 2026
Vol Nation: Tailgate Madness
Calling all Volunteers and football fans! Gear up for a weekend packed with tailgate traditions, team spirit, and all the fun of game day—right by the lake. Enjoy classic tailgate games like cornhole and ladder toss, cheer on your favorite team with spirited fan contests, and feast on tasty tailgate treats. This is the ultimate celebration of Vol Nation pride for fans of all ages. Bring your orange and white, and get ready to party like it’s game day! Thank you for your service—book your stay today! 👉 All November long, we’re offering a 30% discount for our veterans and active military as a small thank you for your service. Please present your military ID at check-in. Valid for stays 11-01-26 through 11-30-26. Use promo code: VETERANS30 at checkout.
November 20-22, 2026
Hibernation Celebration: Fall into Learning
Celebrate the cozy colors of fall at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake with a weekend designed for homeschool families! Join Yogi Bear™ and friends as they prepare for hibernation while campers enjoy hands-on fall-themed arts & crafts and exciting outdoor games. Create leaf and pinecone crafts, design your own fall-themed decorations, and participate in nature-inspired projects. Get active with scavenger hunts, relay races, and team-based outdoor challenges that celebrate the season. Wrap up the weekend helping Yogi Bear™ and friends “settle in” for winter while making lasting memories filled with creativity, laughter, and fall fun. Thank you for your service—book your stay today! 👉 All November long, we’re offering a 30% discount for our veterans and active military as a small thank you for your service. Please present your military ID at check-in. Valid for stays 11-01-26 through 11-30-26. Use promo code: VETERANS30 at checkout.
November 27-29, 2026
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! Thank you for your service—book your stay today! 👉 All November long, we’re offering a 30% discount for our veterans and active military as a small thank you for your service. Please present your military ID at check-in. Valid for stays 11-01-26 through 11-30-26. Use promo code: VETERANS30 at checkout.
