2026 Theme WEEKends: Get Ready for Our Biggest Line‑up Yet!
New adventures, returning favorites & family fun you won’t forget
New Themes
We’re thrilled to roll out an incredible lineup of brand‑new Theme WEEKends for 2026 – each created to bring fresh excitement, memorable activities, and more ways for families to connect and make memories. Here are the highlights:
Cindy Bear™ Neon Retro Birthday Bash (May 15‑17) Bring back the throwback vibes! Celebrate Cindy Bear’s birthday with neon colors, a Retro 5K run Saturday night, and a totally tubular glow dance party. Free birthday cake (while supplies last) adds the sweet icing.
Summer Snowstorm (July 20‑26) Yes, it’s real! A summer snowstorm in the middle of July! Join snowball fights, frozen t‑shirt races, popsicle‑eating contests, snowflake garlands and all kinds of frosty fun. A super fun twist on summer fun.
Carnival of Screams (Sept 25‑27) Step right up, if you dare, for a carnival like no other, where Halloween fun and carnival chaos collide! Test your luck at Pumpkin Plinko, Cauldron Toss, Haunted Go Fish, and Pick a Spider. Get crafty by making your own clown mask or designing your own clown nose to pin on the clown. Then head over to Bear Paw Adventure Park for nonstop thrills at Randy’s Thrill Hill, the Haunted Trail, the Ropes Course, and many other attractions that keep the fun going all day. Get ready for the most fang‑tastic Halloween carnival you’ve ever seen!
Returning Themes
While many of our 2026 weekends are brand new, we’re proud to bring back tried‑and‑true favorites that campers love. One clear example is:
All Things Messy (June 15‑21) This one is labeled as a fan‑favorite (see next section), but also counts as a returning theme given that it’s back for 2026. Expect messy slip ’n slides, wiffle ball, kiddie pool kickball, team pie fights, and more.
Fan Favorites
We especially believe in celebrating the themes that guests look forward to year after year, the ones that create such anticipation they become part of family‑tradition. For 2026 we spotlight:
All Things Messy (June 15‑21) As mentioned above: “the messiest week of the summer” where you’ll want to bring extra clothes, prepare for paint, slime, and general joyful chaos!!
Red, White & Boo Boo™ (June 29‑July 5) Celebrate America with star‑spangled fun, decorate your bikes and golf carts, participate in patriotic crafts and games, and show off your red/white/blue spirit. A perfect mid‑summer highlight!
Nightmare Before Closing (Oct 16‑18) The final weekend of the 2026 season is a fright‑filled farewell: spooky scavenger hunts, haunted‑house builds, pumpkin tic tac toe, trivia showdowns and access to Bear Paw Adventure Park’s haunted trail, ropes course and thrill hill one last time. Let’s end the season with one beary good bang.
Insider Tips to Make the Most of Theme WEEKends
Book early. Especially the fan favorites and major holiday weekends tend to fill faster.
Check the theme ahead of arrival. Knowing which weekend you’re staying will help you pack appropriately (wet clothes for messy week, costumes/props for hero or mythical themes, etc.).
Bring accessories & decorations. Many themes include parades or site decorating contests; a simple costume, lights or a themed banner can elevate your experience.
Pack for weather & fun. Even in spring/fall weekends be ready for variable temps; and if your weekend is messy or water‑oriented, bring extra towel‑sets, change of clothes, and maybe a waterproof bag for essentials.
Emphasize memory‑making. Crank up your camera/cell‑phone memory; many of these weekends have unique photo backgrounds, glow events, and character engagements that are great for social media or your “family vacation highlight” reel.
We can’t wait to welcome you for our biggest Theme WEEKend line‑up ever! Whether you’re coming for the brand‑new weekends, returning to your family tradition, or chasing that fan‑favorite messy challenge, there’s something special waiting for you.
👉 So check your calendar now, pick your favorite weekend(s), lock your spot, and let’s make 2026 a year of BEARy good memories together!
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