Last Splash of Summer: Labor Day Week at Jellystone Park™ Warrens
Quick answer
Jellystone Park™ Warrens celebrates Labor Day with a full week of events from August 31 to September 7, 2026, called “Work Hard, Play Harder.” The week includes Candy Bar Bingo, a corn hole tournament, water balloon fights, the Wet N Wild Wagon Ride, live music from Jage Nichols on Saturday, September 5, and character visits from Yogi Bear™ and friends. It is also the last week the wave pool, lazy river, and waterslides are open before they close for the season, which makes it the summer send-off to book if you want one more day in the water.
Summer isn’t over until the pool says so
Every year, late August shows up and everyone starts treating summer like it is already gone. The pool towels get folded away, the calendars fill up, and somebody in the family sighs about back-to-school.
We would like to offer a different plan.
At Jellystone Park™ Warrens, Labor Day is not a single afternoon of grilling before the season ends. It is a full week of celebration that closes with one last splash before the water goes quiet for the year. If your family has been trying to squeeze in one more trip before fall, this is the weekend that makes it happen.
Work Hard, Play Harder: the full week
This year’s Labor Day celebration is “Work Hard, Play Harder,” running August 31 through September 7. It is built to keep everyone busy in the best way, whether your idea of a great day is a little friendly competition or simply doing nothing near the water.
Here is what the week has in store:
- Candy Bar Bingo, which is every bit as fun (and as sweet) as it sounds
- A corn hole tournament for the players in your group who take the game seriously, and you know exactly who they are
- Water balloon fights that always begin with a truce and end with everyone happily soaked
- The Wet N Wild Wagon Ride, where staying dry was never really the plan
- Appearances from Yogi Bear™, Boo Boo™, Cindy Bear™, and Ranger Smith™, so when the kids ask, the answer is yes
On Saturday, September 5, Jage Nichols plays live. Pull up a chair, settle in, and stay for the whole set. And when the music ends, the evenings belong to the campfire, the s’mores, and that easy stretch of night when nobody is in any hurry to head inside. Those are the moments that turn into the stories your family tells all winter.
The waterpark is open, and this is the last week for it
Here is the detail worth marking on your calendar: this is the final week the water is open for the 2026 season.
That includes the six-lane thrill-seeker racer waterslide, the wave pool, the lazy river designed for maximum relaxation, and the Wibit floating obstacle course the kids will talk about long after you leave. Once Labor Day week wraps up, the pools close for the season and stay closed until 2027.
So if you have been telling yourself you will catch the waterpark next time, this is the next time. There is no weekend after this one.
A great home base in west-central Wisconsin
Jellystone Park™ Warrens sits in a genuinely convenient part of the state, so if anyone in the group wants to explore, the options are close by:
- Wisconsin Dells is about 45 minutes away when you want a full day in the state’s classic tourist town
- Tomah is roughly 15 minutes out for an easy supply run or a meal
- Black River Falls is about 20 minutes away for state-forest trails and the first hints of fall color
That said, plenty of families arrive on Friday and never feel the need to leave the park, and that is exactly how a Labor Day weekend should feel.
Where to stay, and why to book now
Labor Day week is one of the busiest stretches of the entire season. With 415 RV sites, 162 cabins, and tent camping available, spots fill quickly when a long weekend and the final waterpark days line up on the same calendar. Take a look at the ways to stay at Jellystone Park™ Warrens and reserve your spot before the good ones are gone.
Whether you are pulling in with the RV, settling into a cabin so no one has to rough it, or pitching a tent for the full campfire experience, there is a comfortable way for every camper in your family to enjoy the week.
Frequently asked questions
When is Labor Day week at Jellystone Park™ Warrens in 2026? The “Work Hard, Play Harder” Labor Day celebration runs from August 31 to September 7, 2026.
Is the waterpark open on Labor Day weekend? Yes. Labor Day week is the last week the wave pool, lazy river, waterslides, and Wibit attraction are open for the 2026 season. After this week, the water closes until 2027.
Is there live music during the week? Yes. Jage Nichols performs live on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Bring a chair and stay for the set.
What activities are included during Labor Day week? Candy Bar Bingo, a corn hole tournament, water balloon fights, the Wet N Wild Wagon Ride, character appearances from Yogi Bear™ and friends, plus campfires and s’mores in the evenings.
Is Jellystone Park™ Warrens good for young children? Yes. Between the foot pool, character visits, mini-golf, train rides, and gaga ball, the park is designed for families with children of all ages.
How far is Jellystone Park™ Warrens from Wisconsin Dells? It is about 45 minutes from Wisconsin Dells, roughly 15 minutes from Tomah, and about 20 minutes from Black River Falls.
How do I book Labor Day week? You can book online at jellystonewarrens.com or call the park directly at (608) 378-2000.
Give summer the send-off it deserves
The unofficial last week of summer only comes around once a year. One more splash, one more campfire, and one more weekend of the kind of tired-and-happy that only a good family trip delivers.
Book your Labor Day week stay at Jellystone Park™ Warrens or call (608) 378-2000. Come make the most of it.
Planning a fall trip too? Jellystone Park™ Warrens keeps the fun going with three Halloween weekends in September and October. More on that soon.
For more on visiting the area, see Travel Wisconsin’s guide to Jellystone Park Warrens.