Theme Weekends
Search by region to find a complete schedule of events at
your next Thousand Trails or Outdoor World destination.

Bend-Sunriver
May 23-25: Paw Prints
Dogs on parade, dog tricks, dog agility course and more are planned for this weekend. Lots of treats, of course. Bring “Paws” along on our annual Walk the Trails Poker Walk. Weekend entertainment will be our favorite saxophone players, Mr. Magic and Dr. A.

June 1-13: Adult Timeout
It’s time for adult fun and games before the kids get out of school. Let’s have fun playing bingo, bunco, Mexican train, horse racing and more. Our local OSU van will be here to teach lessons on using your GPS, digital camera and more. How about a couple of potlucks? Check the daily activity schedule and sign up.

June 13-15: Dads’ Western Heroes
Lots of western games, scavenger hunts, root beer floats, free breakfast for dads and Hired Hands, the awesome country band, entertains in the evening.

June 20-22: All About Kids
That’s right, kids’ activities all weekend. Clown workshop, face painting, big obstacle course, kids’ free ice cream and pancakes, movies and popcorn. Saturday evening kids’ show by Mr. Magic.

June 27-29: Family Fun Fest
It’s all about family, fun and teams this weekend. Sign up your team early for our annual family triathlon, obstacle course competition and mini golf tournament. Then join us in the lodge to welcome the new group, Larica.

July 4-6: Celebrate America
Bend is decorated, the campfire is lit, the parade is coming, the banana split extravaganza will be built and we will have a fantastic weekend! Join us for Rick and his guitar at the island campfire with marshmallows. Saturday is patriotic bingo, and Sunday features Norm Lynn with a classic Rock experience.

July 9-13: Pickleball Mania
Five days of fun, food and friendly competition. We start out the week with a special Polynesian dinner followed by events that will include round robin for men, women, youth and mixed. Challenge games, social times, potluck and awards are all included in the busy week. Saturday evening, one of our most popular bands, Hired Hands, will entertain.
July 18-20: Wet ‘n’ Wild
Don’t go near the pools unless you intend to be wet! Sprinklers, slip ‘n’ slide, water balloons and tons of pool games. Old Time Fiddlers entertain in the evening.

July 25-27: River Madness
Will your beach ball take first place? Our Deschutes River gets some action when we race the river on air mattresses, inner tubes, etc. Then on Sunday we send beach balls down the river. Buy one of our beach balls, decorate it and see if yours makes it to the finish line. All proceeds go to the Christmas for Kids fund. Pressure Ridge returns this weekend by popular demand.

August 1-3: Pirates of the Deschutes
Get your face painted, put on scarves, gather your crew and don’t miss the ship. We’re off to find the treasure on Deschutes Island. Pirate ice cream sundaes will be the special this weekend, and in the evening we will enjoy our favorite, the Hired Hands Band.

August 8-10: Carnival Jamboree
Our biggest kid event of the summer. Free kid tickets with lots of games and fun. Silly Lilly will be back again with her cute balloons. Win free tickets at the pre-carnival games Saturday morning. We get bigger every year, so don’t miss out!

August 15-17: River Rats Rally
Our backyard Little Deschutes River will be splashing with river rats in inner tubes, air mattresses, rafts or whatever you can race down the river. Old Time Fiddlers will entertain you all weekend.

August 22-24: Boo Fest
Fright Night in the haunted Town Square. Daytime Boo Fest games, scary snacks, ice cream sundaes, frighteningly tall climbing wall, haunted movies and face painting.

August 29-31: Summer Olympics
Can you climb, sprint, hurdle, kayak or swim? Sign up early and join us as the parade of athletes raise the flag. There’s something for everyone, including spectators and cheerleaders. Evening entertainment with Mr. Magic, and more to be announced.

September 15-20: Adults’ Time Again
We did it this spring, let’s do it this fall when the kids are back in school. Fun times playing bingo, bunco, Mexican train and horse racing. Bring your best recipes for the potlucks and more. Check out the daily activity schedule and sign up.

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Birch Bay
May 9-11: Flowers for Mom
Plan a great getaway for Mom. Crafts to share and show you care. Come sing her a song at our special mom’s karaoke tribute.

May 24-26: Kick Off Summer
Celebrate your holiday here at the bay with water wars, wacky water baseball and loads more.

June 13-15: Sweating for Dad
A sweating good time is what we have planned, kicking back, living simple and having fun with Dad. Sports, swimming, songs and flicks.

June 27-July 11: Canada and USA Patriotic Expression
Let’s have a grand old time together enjoying the local fireworks and border festivities. Bring your passports but not your gun.

July 11-21: Happy Campers
Marcia Guderian will be here singing around the fire. We’ll have two weekends dedicated to great wholesome camping fun for all ages.

July 25-August 11: Tropical Underwater Adventure
Adventures in the deep blue with special discovery, interactive play and activities for guppies, sharks, starfish and whales. Also a special crazy 8-8-8 casino night for Christmas for Kids. Evening island entertainment by Maureen Pell’s Hawaiian dancers.

August 15-18: Rock ’n’ Roll
Join us as we groove to the smooth sounds of Norm Lynn. You just got to be here for that cat!

August 22-24:Western Ways
Lots of wild play planned and the great rowdy Hired Hands band for your listening pleasure!

August 29-September 1: Labor Day
Work is a four-letter word for labor, but what is the fun without your neighbor. Bring out the friends, snacks and the drinks and let’s have the largest block party in our streets. Helmets for our bikes, watch out for the little tykes, activities sure to fit everyone’s likes.

October 10-13: Thanksgiving Celebration
Come celebrate a Thanksgiving meal with your Thousand Trails family.

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Chehalis
May 23-26: Memorial Day Weekend
Kick off the camping season with a bang! Enjoy activities and fun for all ages. Then kick back Saturday night with entertainment by Dr. A, followed by a worship service on Sunday led by Dr. A himself!

June 13-15: Father’s Day Weekend
Friday evening men’s quartet from Golden State Baptist College with a selection of gospel songs, featuring several special arrangements. Kids bring Dad or Grandpa for a special Father’s Day Sunday breakfast and a father-son/daughter mini-golf tournament. Enjoy entertainment Saturday night, followed by a special worship service Sunday, both with Dr. A.

May 20-22: Western Days
Western attire required! Big screen western movie, enjoy crafts and activities with a western twist, followed by evening entertainment with the Hired Hands Band!

May 27-29: Pet Carnival
Pet show and carnival will be special treats this weekend, as well as our usual fun activities. Saturday night Joey Mode will be here to lead us in karaoke fun, with contests and prizes!

July 4-6: Proud To Be an American
Spend the weekend in patriotic clothing and take part in our annual carnival, parade and family games. Decorate your site and enjoy a campfire singalong on Friday night and an evening concert on Saturday with Marcia Guderian.

July 11-13: Rock ‘N’ Roll
Come out for a fun weekend and rock ‘n’ roll poolside with Norm Lynn.

July 18-20: Jazz Weekend
Enjoy entertainment Saturday night with Dr. A, followed by a special worship service Sunday with Dr. A again.

August 1-3: Luau Weekend
Come dressed for luau fun with tropical attire and have a great weekend with new friends and old. Saturday night entertainment by Lehua’s Aloha Dancers. Be ready to get picked from the crowd to join them!

August 8-10: Crooner Celebration<br /> This weekend we are excited to have accomplished singer, resort headliner, skillful recording artist and fun, crowd-pleasing entertainer, Dee Smith!

August 15-17: Fun and Games
This weekend, enjoy a concert on Saturday night by Marcia Guderian playing and singing a wide variety of music along with our fun activities for all ages.

August 22-24: Blues Weekend
Spend this weekend learning from and listening to Roger “Hurricane” Wilson as he teaches the history of blues. He will do a blues workshop Saturday afternoon on the origin of blues, and also cover sounds and musical influences developed geographically in the years following the Civil War to the present. Then listen to Roger in concert Saturday evening singing our Club Blazer theme song!

August 29-September 1: Labor Day Weekend
Close out the summer with a long weekend jam-packed with entertainment and fun to be had by all! Norm Lynn will be performing poolside on Saturday night and then on Sunday we will have a karaoke contest led by Joey Mode.

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Crescent Bar
June 13-15: Father’s Day
Bring your dad to this weekend for some quality time. Discount on breakfast for dads on Sunday and father-themed movies all weekend long.

July 18-20: Show and Sell Weekend
Show and sell your arts and crafts items at your site this weekend. Don’t miss out on all the fun!

September 19-21: End of Summer
You won’t want to miss the end of the summer bash weekend at Crescent Bar. We will have breakfast specials, summer-themed movies and lots more.

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Cultus Lake
May 10-11: Mother’s Day
Make a craft for Mom and she can have breakfast free on Sunday. Bring the whole family out for the wonderful moms in our lives.

May 17-19: Victoria Day
Breakfast served each morning. Sit around the fireplace, roast marshmallows and sing songs. Saturday night join us for a manager’s burger bash.

May 24-26: Memorial Day
Join with us as we help our friends to the south celebrate Memorial Day. Breakfast served each day, and AYCE spaghetti dinner.

June 14-15: Fathers Day
Take Dad out for a round of golf then he can have a free breakfast on Sunday morning. Burger bash served on Saturday night. Luau tickets on sale.

June 28-July 1: Canada Day
Breakfast served each day. Happy birthday Canada cake, kids’ bike parade and family steak dinner.
July 4-6:Chili Cookoff Weekend
Annual chili cookoff. Register with the manager and bring enough to serve 10 people. Boogie later with the Hong Kong Cowboy.

July 12-13: Taste of B.C.
Breakfast served each day. Local specialty items such as cheese, honey, fresh berries, wine tasting ($1 per taste) and country produce available to buy. Barbecue chicken dinner after the market festival.

July 19-20: Fun Weekend
Breakfast served each day, spaghetti dinner. Recreation activities as posted.

July 26-27: Fun Weekend
Breakfast served each day, manager’s burger bash. Recreation activities as posted.

August 2-4: Casino Night
Salmon barbecue and our annual casino night, adults only. Play blackjack, bingo and horse racing. Come and try your luck and win some prizes.

August 9-10: Western Weekend
Breakfast served each day, manager’s burger bash and dance the night away to the Hong Kong Cowboy.

August 16-17: Hawaiian Weekend
Breakfast served each day. Saturday is our 27th annual Polynesia Luau, pig roast dinner and a spectacular dance show. Buy your tickets one month in advance.

August 23-24: Fun Weekend
Breakfast served each day, family steak dinner. Activities as posted.

August 30-September 1: Labor Day Weekend
Breakfast served each day. Carnival day, fun for the whole family including the dunk tank, bounce tent, egg toss, Jell-O-eating and many more games. Barbecue dinner and dance with the Hong Kong Cowboy.

September 9: Harrison Hot Springs
Trip to the world famous sand sculptures at Harrison Hot Springs. We’ll dip in the hot springs, shop and dine.

September 23: Minter Gardens
Take a scenic drive to Minter Gardens and see the colors of the fall splendor in the gardens. Bring your camera for this trip. Gift shop and restaurant.
September 27: Thanksgiving Weekend
Come have a lovely turkey dinner with your TT family. We supply the turkey, stuffing and gravy. Bring your favorite dish, enough to serve 10 people.

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Grandy Creek
May 3-4: Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Bienvenidos, amigos! Enjoy Mexican games and crafts, limbo contests, piñatas, a margarita social, and of course… food!!!

May 10-11: Mother’s Day Weekend
It’s time to thank your wonderful, awesome, perfect mom! Create a gift from the heart made during craft time. Have fun with family games, and be sure to fill up on a special Sunday brunch before heading home!

May 23-26: Memorial Day Weekend
It’s that time of year again…come join in on the fun! We’ll have hayrides, BIG barbecues and great fun all weekend long!

June 14-15: Father’s Day Weekend
Bring Dad and head to Grandy Creek for this special Father’s Day Weekend. Let Dad know how special he is with a homemade gift, or treat him to a mini-golf game. Be sure to fill up on Sunday’s special Father’s Day breakfast before heading home.

June 21-22: Scavenger Hunt Weekend
If you like to do scavenger hunts then don’t miss this weekend at Grandy Creek, there will be hunts for all ages. Come join the fun

June 28-29: Happy Birthday to You
We are celebrating everyone’s birthday for the whole year; we will have cake, a bunch of party games and a whole lot for fun. Goodie bags too!

July 4-6: Independence Day Weekend
Bring your patriotic spirit to our carnival weekend. Join in our carnival games, face painting, and much more. Celebrate your independence with music and barbecue all weekend long.

July 12-13: Luau Weekend
Come to Grandy Creek for this vacation weekend! We’ll have crafts and great Hawaiian food. Win some prizes in our Hula Hoop and limbo contests.

July 19-20: Water Weekend
Soak up the SUN! Bring your swimsuits and water guns, it will be a weekend filled with water! We will have water relay games, water crafts, water balloons and much more. This will be a fun weekend for all ages.
July 26-27: ’50s, Here we Come
Pull out your poodle skirts and grease back your hair because we’re heading back to the ‘50s. Gulp down a root beer float, sit back for a movie in the park, or take a chance at karaoke in our Elvis impersonation contest.

August 2-3: Western Weekend
Saddle up cowboys and girls; you’re in for a good time. Come in full attire to our best-western-dressed contest and hang on during our hayride through the park. 

August 9-10: Dog Days of Summer
This weekend is all about the dogs! Enter your pooch in the tricks competition and pet parade... they’ll do anything for one of your homemade treats, made fresh this weekend by you!

August 16-17: Start Your Engines
This weekend will be full of all kinds of racing. Some on foot, some not, some in the water, some in the sky, so put on your game face and don’t miss this exciting weekend as we pull out the checkered flag and get ready for some fierce competition.

August 23-34: Pirate Weekend
Come join us at Grandy Creek, if ye dare! Hunt for buried treasure, join the buccaneers around the campfire and compete in “pirate” games like “peg-leg” relay races and capture the flag.

August 30-September 1: Labor Day Weekend
Summer is coming to a close, but the party never ends, so join us for one last hurrah! Indulge in our barbecues, games, movie at the park, hayride, crafts and much more. You can’t miss this weekend at Grandy Creek!

October 24-26 & October 31-November 2: Halloween Weekends
Come have a “howl” of a time at spoooooky Grandy Creek! Create a “monsterpiece” in our jack o’ lantern carving contest, creep your way through the haunted house and trick-or-treat in the park.

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La Conner
April 19-20: Scrapbook Galore
If you are a scrapbooker or are interested in scrapbooking then you won’t want to miss out. Bring your pictures and any materials you have, we’ll supply some stuff.

May 3-4: Cinco de Mayo
We will have Mexican food, crafts, piñatas and a margarita social.
May 10-11: Mother’s Day
Show Mom you care as we make something special during craft time, then bring her to an afternoon tea party. Be sure to fill up on Sunday’s special Mother’s Day breakfast before heading home!

May 24-26: Memorial Day Music Festival
We will have music to satisfy everyone’s taste. You won’t want to miss all the great entertainment this weekend.

June 14-15: Father’s Day
Let Dad sit back and relax! Show him how special he is with a homemade gift, or escort him to the “Tee-off with Dad” mini-golf tourney. Be sure to fill up on Sunday’s special Father’s Day breakfast before heading home.

June 21-22: It’s Getting Hot up Here
Start the summer off right and learn all about fire safety. Try your hand at using a fire extinguisher. Learn how to build a proper campfire and then roast your very own s’mores. There will be fun crafts and activities for all ages.

June 28-29: Under the Sea
Join us as we explore the underwater world. We will have fun fish crafts and activities for all ages. Don’t miss our great seafood dinner Saturday night.

July 4-6: Carnival Weekend
Bring your patriotic spirit to our carnival weekend. It’s time to clown around during our carnival games, face painting, and bounce house. Celebrate your independence, barbecue food all weekend long.

July 12-13: Fiesta Weekend
Enjoy Mexican games and crafts, limbo contests, piñatas, a margarita social and traditional food.

July 19-20: Luau Weekend
We’ll have the Aloha Dancers, crafts and great Hawaiian food. Win some prizes in our Hula-Hoop and limbo contest.

July 26-27: Oktoberfest in July
We’ll have great traditional German food, lots of German crafts and the German beer garden!

August 2–3: Movie Marathon
We will have movies on the lawn, family movies in the lodge all weekend for your enjoyment, and try your hand at some movie trivia. Don’t forget the popcorn and candy for this weekend.

August 9-10: Viva Las Vegas
Texas Hold ’em or blackjack—whatever your choice, we’re having a party with a casino theme. There will be a lot to do with great prizes, and the proceeds will go to Christmas for Children.
August 16-17: Happy Birthday Weekend
Balloons, clowns and games are on the list. We’ll celebrate everybody’s birthday this weekend.

August 23-24: Water Weekend
Bring swimsuits, water guns and squirt guns. It will be a weekend filled with water. We’ll have water relay games, water crafts, our bounce house water slide, slip-n-slide and much more.

August 30-September 1: Pirate Weekend
Come join the circle of buccaneers around the campfire and partake in pirate games, like peg-leg relay races and capture the flag. Don’t miss our great seafood dinner and dance later that night.

October 11-13: Canadian Thanksgiving
Join us for a great turkey dinner with all the traditional fixings and an evening of great music.

October 25-26: Halloween Weekend
Pumpkin-carving contest, costume parade, haunted house, trick-or-treating, dinner and dancing will fill up a spooky weekend!

November 29-30: Thanksgiving
Join us for a great turkey dinner with all the traditional fixings and an evening of good music.

December 31: New Year’s Eve
Join us as we ring in the New Year with music, food, dancing and a whole lot of fun! Start 2009 off right...don’t miss the party of the year!

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Leavenworth
May 24-26: Circus Time
Wenatchee Youth Circus’ first performance of 2008 starts here. Thrill to the flying trapeze and laugh with the clowns. Have your face painted like a clown and join in our bike and stroller decorating contest and parade.

June 14-15: Flag Day
Celebrate Flag Day with a dollar flag from our Country Store. Make a surprise gift for Dad and take him to the special evening entertainment. Treat him to Sunday breakfast at our chuck wagon and enjoy a banana split at our ice cream social.

June 28: Back to Nature
Take a guided hike and then make the compass and pine cone bird feeders crafts. Play pin the tail on the raccoon. See what treasures you can find in our nature scavenger hunt. Bring your favorite ingredient to add to our member-generated hobo stew night.
July 4-5: Adventure Weekend
Who is our log-rolling champion? Who is the watermelon-eating King or Queen? Try making coffee-can ice cream. Lots of fun activities like bingo, tug-o-war, obstacle course and sack races.

July 19: Beach Days
Buy a beach ball and decorate it in our special craft class. We will have duck races, a limbo contest, water fights, log rolling and a pool party with a DJ!

August 2: Pirate Weekend
Walk the plank if you dare. Hunt for buried treasure, swing at the piñata, do the fun telescope craft and enjoy root beer at the ice cream social.

August 23: Chili Cookoff
Come out for our second annual chili cookoff and cornbread competition. Learn how to play Mexican train and play in our tournament.

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Little Diamond
May 24-26: Little Diamond’s 35th Memorial Day Celebration
Come out for the great kids’ pinewood derby, big screen NASCAR viewing with appetizers, pickleball, tasty steak dinner with Steve Smith entertaining, and later we’ll have finger licking’ s’mores at the nightly bonfire.

June 13-14: Aren’t Dads Great!
Join us for a special day of gift making for dear old Dad! Dads’ and kids’ scavenger hunt and fishing derby. All fathers get a free blueberry breakfast and afternoon ice cream cool-down!

July 4-5: 9th Annual Civil War Reenactment Weekend<br /> The WCWA members are back to dramatize their roles in the cavalry, infantry, field hospital and artillery corps. Try firing authentic cannons! Wander through the tents and see real-life period camps of the Blue and Gray. A ladies’ fashion show will precede an exciting final battle between the states!

July 18-19: Jacks ’n’ Jennys Musical Weekend
The Spokane Square Dancers will be here to teach moves at the family lodge. Bring your appetite for burgers and snow cones to the pool party. We’ll have a special salmon steak dinner and dance, as well as jumping castle for the little campers!

August 8-9: Little Diamond Rendezvous
Black-powder and flint-n-steel demos with real live fur traders! Kids learn flint knapping and arrowhead making. Sample barbecue buffalo steaks as the traders spin their wild yarns of days long ago!

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Long Beach
March 28-30: Annual Long Beach Bluegrass Festival
Join us as we venture down for the fantastic music and dancing in Long Beach.

April 22: Earth Day
We will have a beach cleanup to help keep Mother Earth looking nice. Come out and help make a difference.

May 11: Mother’s Day
Bring Mom to enjoy a great weekend at the beach and treat her like a queen. We will be making crafts for Mom, and have a trivia contest and free breakfast for the wonderful women in our lives.

May 13-15: Pirates Weekend
We’ll have dockside tours of an authentic pirate ship in Ilwaco. Join us later for kids’ craft and pirate party with a treasure hunt. Saturday night will be family movie night in our family lodge, so come join us for a night of popcorn and a pirate movie (family friendly).

May 24-26: Garage Sale Weekend
Join us as the Long Beach Peninsula hosts one of the largest garage sales. We are offering a free newspaper so you won’t be left out of all the action. We will also offer booth space to those who want to be a part of the sale. So bring your unwanted items or crafts and join in. Please call ahead to book a space. As long as you are here for the sale bring the kids, too. Long Beach is kicking off summer in style. There will be clowns, face painting, games and more.

June 6-9: Pirate Weekend
We’ll have dockside tours of an authentic pirate ship in Ilwaco. Join us later for kids’ craft and pirate party with a treasure hunt. Saturday night will be family movie night in our family lodge, so come join us for a night of popcorn and a pirate movie (family friendly).

June 15: Dad’s Day Off
Bring Dad to the beach for a great Father’s Day. Here at the park we will make him feel like a king. We will have kids’ crafts to honor Dad or Grandpa, and then challenge them to a trivia contest. There will also be a free meal for Dad.

June 21-22: Dog-Gone Days of Summer
The peninsula will be buzzing with action during the Doggie Olympics. There are no doggie skills needed here at the park, so for those who can’t join in the Olympic games come join us on Sunday for some doggie fun and prizes!

June 28: Hawaiian Luau
The park will be hosting a Hawaiian luau for all members. We will have a potluck dinner, games, music and dancing. Later there will be kids’ crafts in the family lodge, where we will make leis and other Hawaiian-themed crafts to wear that night.

July 4: Fabulous Fourth of July
We will be having a big bonfire on the beach, roasting hot dogs and marshmallows, as well as setting off tons of fireworks. Feel free to bring some of your own fireworks or just sit back and watch everyone else’s. Beach cleanup to follow.

July 25-26: Sand-Sational Weekend
Come to Long Beach and join in the fun to win great prizes, or bring your camera and just enjoy the sights. Here on the park we will be having some great crafts so the kids can join in the “sand-sational” fun!

August 18-24: 26th Annual Washington International Kite Festival
Join us early for this event to make sure you are here for the action. Make your own kite with us at the preserve. There will be kites of all sizes, shapes and colors flying high in the sky.

August 30-31: Labor Day Weekend
Spend the last weekend of summer at the beach. We will have all your favorite Vegas games, including Texas Hold ’em. The kids won’t be left out during the day. We’ll have kids’ crafts and games for them too!

September 5-7: Blast from the Past/Grandparents’ Day
This is the weekend of the Rod Run to the End of the World. Thousands of classic cars will be here on the peninsula, with plenty of good oldies music. You don’t want to miss this big event! It’s also the day to tell our grandparents how much they mean to us. Make a special craft for them and bring them to a breakfast in their honor.

October 10-31: Wild Mushroom Celebration
The peninsula offers wild mushroom workshops, as well as wild mushroom specials at our local restaurants. Head to the beach this October for some mushrooms and fun!

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Mount Vernon
May 17: Casino Night
We’ll kick off the season with a casino night extravaganza. Great fun for everyone and great prizes, too. Kids’ games and entertainment.

May 26: Support our Troops
We will put together care packages to be sent to local units currently serving abroad, so please bring items to be included in the packages. If you have a family member serving or who has served, please send us a photograph to post on our “Honor Board” throughout the summer. We will be doing a special craft project this week to include the care packages. A great DJ will be playing the tunes for family music and a teen dance.

June 14: Happy Father’s Day!
Check out the specials on paintball and dinner. We’ll have a “dive-in” theater down by the pool.

June 21: Casino Night
Come out and play, meet new people and win great prizes. Kids’ and adults-only games.

June 28: Fire Safety Weekend
Gear up for the summer and learn the dos and don’ts of fire safety. Firemen will be on hand to talk with the kids and maybe have a few surprises as well. Come out for karaoke with us in the evening, followed by a “dive-in” movie.

July 5: Fourth of July Celebration
Join us for our annual Independence Day carnival and celebration! Carnival games and prizes for everyone, along with snow cones, popcorn and good old-fashioned fun. A great barbecue rib dinner will be served with all the fixins. Evening entertainment by the Renegades.

July 19: Mardi Gras Casino Night
Come in costume and earn an extra $2000 in chips to start with. Kids will play down in the adult lodge while the adults take over the family lodge.

July 26: Aloha!
Make Hawaiian crafts, eat at the fantastic luau feast and enjoy the rhythm of the Aloha Dancers. It’s an unforgettable weekend of fun.

August 2: Pirates of the Caribbean
We’ll make boats, go on a treasure hunt and watch all three of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies.

August 9: Texas Hold ’em Tourney
Kids will love the games in the adult lodge. Great fun and prizes.

August 16: Survivor/Amazing Race Weekend
Bring your family down and compete with fellow campers. The fastest and bravest family will take home the prize! Sabrina the Reptile Gal will be here with her creepy crawlers Saturday night.

August 23: Karaoke with Christie
Be ready for a family fun singalong.

August 30: Sock Hop
Come out and have some good old-fashioned fun at our annual Sock Hop. We feature real cherry and vanilla Cokes, snow cones and a great DJ for our end-of-the-year teen social. The DJ brings out the kids’ music, snacks and Dance Dance Revolution game.

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Oceana
May 3: Cinco de Mayo
Join us at the Las Maracas Mexican Restaurant for the festivities again this year. Be sure to take advantage of the dinner discount, ($3 off the combination dinner menu) by joining our group. Please call us in advance if you are planning to attend, so that we can make an accurate reservation. We’ll need at least 10 couples or 20 people to receive the discount, so check your calendar and pencil us in. You must call (360) 289-3504 by April 26 for your reservation.

July 4: Fire Over the Water
We’ll have an RV and bike decorating contest, old-fashioned hot dogs, chips and milkshakes for only $2.50. We also have a great view of the fireworks from the resort, or you can venture down to the beach for that special family outing.

September 6: Wine and Dine
We will have our popular wine and cheese tasting at the Sand Dollar Cafe before the authentic spaghetti and meatball dinner. You won’t want to miss this taste-sensational evening!

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Pacific City
March 29: Disney Daze
All activities feature Disney characters including a puppet show. Join us for the Great Oregon Spring Beach Clean Up.

April 5: Daylight Savings Weekend
What have you got to lose? An hour of sleep and we’ll be playing loser’s bingo.

April 12: Life’s a Beach Weekend
Take a walk to the beach, collect treasures and build sand sculptures. Bring beach treasures back to the preserve to make a beach craft souvenir.
April 19: Doggy Daze
Bring those cute mutts down for a pet show, dog crafts, hot dogs in the fireplace and dog treats recipe sharing.

April 26: Character Weekend
Goofy fun this weekend with childhood characters. Join us for a Humpty Dumpty egg toss, Little Red Riding Hood scavenger hunt, Simple Simon bingo, Tinkerbelle crafts and the annual spring rummage sale at the Netarts Fire Hall.

May 3: Kentucky Derby Daze
Move your horse around the track with a roll of the dice. Bring out the mint julep and your derby hats and watch the horses run on the big screen TV.

May 10: Happy Mother’s Day
We will be making special Mother’s Day crafts and performing a special puppet show for moms and grandmas.

May 16-17: Car Show/Return to Oz
Go check out the cool car show in downtown Tillamook. We’ll have a scavenger hunt, Wizard of Oz games and Lee King entertainment.

May 24: ’50s to 500 Weekend
Hula-hoopin’, bubble gum blowing, poodle skirts and lots of family entertainment with our Indy 500 car races. The Fabulous Cover Dawgs band entertains, along with Scott Davis’s magic show and karaoke fun for your enjoyment.

June 7: What a Wonderful World
Participate in a mini-golf tournament, take a nature hike or stay inside and make summer-themed crafts. Dr. A will be here for two performances.

June 14: School’s Out Celebration
Make a special craft for Dad or Grandpa for Father’s Day. Allen Byer entertains. Head down to the wine, cheese and jazz festival in Rockaway.

June 21: Old Timer Daze
Pucker up for Becky Thatcher’s lemonade social. We’ll have a raft craft, scavenger hunt and host the Old Time Fiddlers District 8 entertainment.

June 28: Animal Safari
Bring your favorite pet for paw print cards, bingo, safari masks, a dog show, mini golf, scavenger hunt and pine cone birdfeeder craft. Enjoy the country/Christian sounds of Wayne Graber (formerly of Faithful Heart).

July 4-5: Fourth of July
Parade and fireworks at dusk in Rockaway, carnival games, Scott Davis’s animal balloons and the Hired Hands Band plays three performances. Check out the parade and festival in Cloverdale. Fireworks at Bob Straub Park in Pacific City.

July 12: Pirates of Penzance
Stop in at the tattoo parlor, make a treasure chest craft and treasure maps, try your luck at some tricky games. Carol and Bobby Dee will perform two shows. Lots going on in Tillamook this weekend, too.

July 18-20: 49th Annual Dory Days Festival at Cape Kiwanda.
We’ll have a luau feast! Pineapple pancakes, lei craft, scavenger hunt and more. Hufangalupe Polynesian dancers will perform multiple times. Lutke Gospel Service on Sunday.

July 26: Mad Hatter
Tea party with crazy hats (we provide the hats, you bring the crazy hair), mini-golf, bingo, race to breakfast, and the fabulous Connie Hays will perform for us twice.

August 1-2: Tillamook Moonlight Madness
Hike the gorgeous Oregon Trail system. Enjoy the warming sounds of Norm Lynn while you rest your feet in the evening.

August 6-9: Tillamook County Fair
Come out for some wild chicken-foot bingo, watermelon eating and a pudding-eating contest. Jazz it up and prepare for the Capital City Jazz Band.

August 16: Redneck Weekend
We’ll be flipping flapjacks for breakfast, thumb wrestling and having outhouse races. Enjoy the great sounds of the Hired Hands Band (two performances). Lots more going on at the Tillamook Fairgrounds.

August 23: Heritage Weekend
Join us for our anniversary of 28 years providing excellent customer service to our members. Anniversary cake, punch and coffee served. We’ll do a family tree craft and enjoy the inspirational country music from Heritage (two performances).

August 29-31: Labor Day Weekend
Play games at the carnival booths, get your face painted and watch Scott Davis make animal balloons. Later we’ll have karaoke and a cool magic show. Dance to music by the Cover Dawgs.
September 6: Annual Cookoff Weekend
Make your favorite casserole, dessert, appetizer, soup, chowder or chili. Bring your recipes to share after the final judging. Learn to sing the Club Blazer camping song with Roger ‘Hurricane’ Wilson.

September 13: Mystery Weekend
Clues provided at each activity to help you solve the mystery. You’ll find clues on the menu for dinner. There is no mystery about our entertainer, Connie Hays, who’ll play ‘20s-‘40s era music twice for us.

September 20: Western Days
Learn to rope, sing cowboy ballads, or go to jail (proceeds benefit Christmas for Children) and knock down the piñata. Tri-tip beef or chicken dinner with all the fixins, followed by the Rafters for your entertainment.

September 27: Hobo Daze
Bring canned vegetables or soup to dump in our hobo stew. Join in the karaoke fun with Ernie Kropf and family.

October 4: Fall Fest Weekend
We will provide the snacks at the lodge decorating party for Oktoberfest and Halloween. We’ll make fall crafts and enjoy the beautiful fall color on nature hikes. Lee King will entertain with his lovely music. Also, check out the seafood festival in Tillamook.

October 11: Fall Film Fest
Oldies but goodies will be on the big screen! Popcorn and snacks provided. Pet show and pet greeting-card craft for pet lovers.

October 18: Oktoberfest
German games, beer and root beer chugging, pretzel toss, carnival games and a traditional authentic German dinner (brats, kraut, German potato salad, rye bread,) German chocolate cake and, back by popular demand, the Greg Meier Bavarian Quartet.

October 25: Monster Mash Bash
Participate in pumpkin painting, a monster mask craft and caramel apple sucker bingo. Dress up for the masquerade ball with the Three Hole Punch Band.

November 22: Thanksgiving Weekend
Join us for a traditional homemade dinner. We’ll provide the turkey, gravy, potatoes, dressing, rolls, cranberry sauce and beverages. Please bring a side dish. Call (503) 965-6086 or sign up at the preserve for reservations. Entertainment with Lee King immediately follows the feast.
December 20: Christmas Dinner
Join us for a traditional homemade ham dinner and the holiday fixins, followed by Lee King entertainment.

December 31: Rockin’ New Year’s Eve
Come out for a fantastic time, a great dinner and dancing to the music by the Rafters.

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Paradise
April 19: Mystery Dinner
Come and see what the mystery is!

May 3: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
We’ll have a taco bar, salsa music and a little taste of Mexico.

May 9-11: Celebrate Mom!
Do for Mom, mother and child lookalike contest, make a card and gift for Mom, no matter your age. Strawberry waffles for Mom.

May 16-18: Tribute to the Soldiers
Make a card for a soldier overseas, we will have goodie box for donations to be sent to the soldiers.

May 23-26: Memorial Weekend
’50s sock hop with Norm Lynn, come and play the games from back in the day. Hide and seek, kick the can and much more.

May 30–June 1: Show and Sell Weekend.

June 5-8: Back to Nature
Nature walk, learn about plants and animals, scavenger hunt.

June 14: Fathers’ Day Weekend
Do for Dad, fishing derby, father and child lookalike.

June 21: Puppets in Paradise
Join Buck and Elizabeth and make a puppet of your own.

June 27-29: Crafters Show and Sell Weekend.

July 4-6: Fourth of July Celebration
July Fourth fireworks. July 5: Paradise Carnival, cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, hot dogs, face painting, games and fun.

July 11-13: Hobo Days
Best dressed hobo contest, learn about trains, campfire with Rob Lobdell.

July 18-20: Chili Cookoff
Share your recipes of all sorts and learn to make something new.
July 25-27: Christmas in July.
Show and sell weekend, casino night for adults, campfire with Rob Lobdell.

August 1-3: August Dog Days
Cutest dog, smallest, biggest, best dressed, looks most like owner, talent contest. Campfire singalong with Marcia Guderian Saturday.

August 8-10: Tooty Fruity Weekend
Banana eating contest, pie eating contest, bobbing for apples and much more.

August 15-17: Hawaiian Days
Hawaiian dancers are back, limbo, hula, watermelon eating contest.

August 22-24: Western Days
Water gun shootout at the O.K. corral, best dressed cowboy and cowgirl. Hayride music with Norm Lynn.

August 28-September 1: Labor Day Weekend
A show and sell weekend!

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Seaside
May 2-4: Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate with our neighbors south of the border. Make an Aztec mask, take turns breaking the piñata and enjoy a traditional Mexican feast.

May 9-11: Mother’s Day Weekend
Let’s show Mom how much we appreciate her. Make her a special gift or buy her one at the arts and craft show. Mom gets free French toast for breakfast at the Sand Dollar Cafe on Mother’s Day.

May 23-26: Memorial Day Weekend
Patriotic crafts and activities to celebrate Memorial Day. Barbecue cookouts are back, karaoke and a campfire with s’mores.

June 13-15: Father’s Day Weekend
Kids will be making great gifts for Dad. Free French toast for Dad at the Sand Dollar Cafe on Sunday morning. Compete in mini-golf and horseshoes. Seaside is having its Muscle Beach Cruz with hundreds of old cars this weekend, a great reason to bring Dad to the coast.

June 20-22: Games Galore
Dominoes, bingo, cribbage, hamburgers and hot dogs. Great music by Dr. A. on sax.

June 27-29: Country Western Days
Bring your cowboy hat and partner and join us on the back deck for a stomping good time with the Hired Hands Band. Come to the cafe for a western-style dinner.

July 4-6: Fire O’er the Water
Fireworks light up the sky in downtown Seaside. Don’t forget to decorate your sites with flags and streamers. We’ll rock the night away with classic rocker Norm Lynn.

July 18-20: Christmas in July
This weekend is dedicated to fund-raising for Christmas for Kids. Bring your thankful hearts and your holiday spirit (even though it’s a little out of season.) Pop-rock group Pressure Ridge performs.

July 25-27: Wild West
Round up your family and join us for some grub at the Sand Dollar Cafe. Then line dance the night away with the Hired Hands Band.

August 8-10: Wet ‘n’ Wild<br /> We’ll have pool games, water balloons, a slip-n-slide, squirt guns and more fun. Norm Lynn is back playing classic rock.

August 22-24: Windy Weekend
It will be a windy weekend at the beach for the Long Beach International Kite Festival, largest of its kind in North America. Craft your own kite or buy one at the Sand Dollar store. Come enjoy the mellow sounds of Dr. A. on the sax.

August 29-September 1: Labor Day Weekend
Come to the Oregon coast for your last chance for summer fun. We’ll be playing old-fashioned games, sack races, softball and horseshoes. Our cooks will be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. You’ll be dancing Saturday night with pop group Pressure Ridge.

September 5-7: Wheels and Waves
Make it to Seaside one more time, as downtown will be roaring with ocean waves and motors from 500 types of hot rods and custom cars.

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South Jetty
May 5: Cinco de Mayo
Come join in our Cinco de Mayo celebration.

May 11: Mother’s Day
Celebrate with moms on this very special day. Bring her to Betty’s Cafe for a wonderful meal.

June 8-12: Third Annual Line Dance Festival
Put on your dancing shoes or boots for a weekend of line dancing and fun. Betty will be cooking up a storm, so come and dance to your heart’s content.
June 15: Happy Father’s Day.
Bring Dad in for a free sundae.

June 21: Second Annual South Jetty Film Festival.
We’ll be showing movies all day and into the night. Movie trivia and games for everyone, popcorn and prizes.

June 28-July 7: Fourth of July Celebration
We will have fun things planned all week. Site decorating, bike parade, pet contest and more. Fireworks will light up Florence Bay. Finish the week with entertainer Dr. A on Saturday and Sunday, plus Marty Adams performs. Don’t forget, Betty’s Cafe will be open for meals

July 12: Dunes Derby
Come and hear Wayne Graber perform. He’s a former member of Faithful Heart. Fun and games to be had all weekend long.

July 18: Country and Western Weekend
Fun and games for all ages. Hired Hands Band will be performing on Friday night and the Oregon Old Time Fiddlers on Saturday night.

July 26: Summertime Celebration
Games and prizes for the whole family all weekend long. Dave Black will perform.

August 2: Wet ‘n’ Wild Weekend
Water games for all ages. We’ll have log rolling, relay races and an assortment of fun pool games. Connie Hays will be performing for us on Saturday evening and also our  church service on Sunday morning.

August 9: Fiddler Weekend
The Oregon Old Time Fiddlers are back again.

August 16: Go Fly A Kite
Lots of fun for all ages this weekend. Weather permitting, we’ll have a kite-flying demonstration with kite expert Ranger Rick. Performer Connie Hays will be singing for us Saturday night.

August 23: Explore the Dunes
Come enjoy the South Jetty dunes with Sandland Adventures. (fee for rides). Dave Black will entertain us.

August 30: Labor Day Weekend
Come and enjoy the last weekend of the summer at South Jetty. Our staff wants to say thank you for a wonderful summer. We will have games and crafts and prizes for every age. Pool games and a pickleball tournament will be some of the highlights. Marty Adams will be here to get you on your feet. Betty’s Cafe will be open for your dining pleasure.

>September 7: National Grandparents Day
Come celebrate with Grandma and Grandpa. We’ll have fun with the Newlywed game. Betty will be cooking up a storm in her cafe.

September 19-21: Second Annual Fall Shootout Pool Tournament
Friday Jack ‘n’ Jill, Saturday doubles and Sunday singles.

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Thunderbird
April 25-27: Opening Weekend
Kids’ springtime crafts, cake and bingo.

May 2-4: Cinco de Mayo
Piñatas for kids and adults, social hour with chips, salsa and virgin margaritas. Come out for a taco bowl dinner and bunco.

May 9-11: Mother’s Day Weekend
Free strawberry waffles for Mom, Mother’s Day surprise craft, kids’ activities, pot roast dinner and entertainment by the Snohomish County Windjammers Barbershop Quartet.

May 23-26: Memorial Day Weekend
Lots of fun this weekend, starting with a kids’ picture frame craft, steak and chicken dinner, ice cream socials, potluck and entertainment by Turn Back Time.

June 13-15: Father’s Day Weekend
Free strawberry waffles for Dad, kids’ craft, family volleyball, pot roast dinner, entertainment and a family campfire with Marcia Guderian, guitarist and soloist.

July 4-6: Fourth of July Weekend
Flag-raising ceremony, doughnut-on-a-string contest, bobbing for apples, relay races, kids’ parade, patriotic sundaes, great entertainment by Norm Lynn and loads more to enjoy with the whole family.

July 18-20: Western Weekend
Dress up in your favorite western duds and lasso your gal. We’ll have a cow-pie toss and more games, horseshoe-pitching contest and country western music by Gerry Andal.

August 1-3: Ahoy, Mateys!
Jump into the kids’ activities, boat races and fun family karaoke with Shorty.

August 15-17: Something’s Fishy
Kids’ pool fishing derby, fish toss, watermelon-eating contest and entertainment by Charlie Williams “the Noise Guy.”

August 29-September 1: Labor Day Weekend
Evergreen State Fair. Join us for old-fashioned relay races, carnival games, guitar workshop and entertainment by blues guitarist Roger “Hurricane” Wilson and Norm Lynn.

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Whalers Rest
May 23-25: Rev ‘em Up
Join in the pinewood derby car-making class and get ready for the Whalers Rest Second Pinewood Derby race (all ages). Between races you can cool off with a banana split or a dip in the pool. Three Hole Punch will be performing in the evening.

June 13-15: I Will Survive
This weekend will be packed full of survival games, nature walks and fort building in the forest. We’re hosting our annual survivor night and a fishing competition. The animal hunt will have you searching the campground for our feathered and furry friends.

June 14: Clean Slate
This great blues and jazz group will dazzle you while you enjoy dessert drinks from our coffee bar.

June 19: Kids’ Extreme Game Night
We’ll turn the south clubhouse over to the kids for fun games, swimming and a great movie.

June 20-22: Tropical Paradise
Bring your funkiest Hawaiian shirt and join in the fun! We are hosting a best-dressed contest at our luau dinner. Kids get ready for the super giant 19-foot water slide.

June 21: Nehemiah Brown
This great artist will be making his debut for Thousand Trails in our south clubhouse. He’ll get you swaying to the sounds of rock ‘n’ roll, Motown and Nat King Cole.

June 24: Teen Club Blazer Fear Factor Night
Tonight the fun begins for teens 12 to 20 years old. Are you fearless and ready to tackle any challenge? Great fun!

June 27-29: Out of this World<br /> Don’t be alarmed if our resident alien appears—he loves throwing parties. Train to be an alien and make your very own creature. Dr. Delusions will dazzle your eyes with a fun magic show.

July 4-6: All that Sparkles
Whalers will party big with our Fourth of July parade, family barbecue, fun and games. We will let the sparks fly with our tasty banana splits and campfire fun. Come take a musical trip down memory lane as we listen to Dee Smith and celebrate our nation’s birthday.

July 11-13: Puttin’ on the Ritz
Join us for a fancy night out at our Whalers Galley. Attend our glitz and glamour class for all ages, then you’ll be in the right mood for our famous wine and cheese party. Saturday night Dr. A will dazzle your evening with many tunes.

July 19: Kids’ Extreme Game Night<br /> Tonight we’ll turn the south clubhouse over to the kids for fun games, swimming and a great movie.

July 18-20: Way Out West
Howdy partners! Lets gather at the corral for Wild West games and treats. Shine up your boots for a stomping-good time with the Hired Hands band.

July 22: Teens’ Blackjack Fun
Teen Club Blazer card fun begins for teens 12 to 20 years old. No money required, just be ready to have a good time. We’ll have a few lessons for those who haven’t played. You might just go home with a few prizes.

July 25-27: Rock ‘n’ Roll
Elvis karaoke party for the whole family with burgers and banana splits! All Club Blazer kids will get to make their own pet rocks. Roll over to the Friday night bingo game for the adults or to the campfire fun. Grab your poodle skirts and slick back your hair for the Polka Dots, with their ’50s and 60s top tunes.

August 1-3: Make Me Laugh
Needed: best jokesters around and their awesome material for our famous dessert improv and coffee bar. Activities this weekend are no laughing matter, but have proven to be a lot of fun at each gathering. Dr. Delusions will be here for fun and laughs at his magic show.

August 8-10: Under the Sea
Get ready to get in to the sand at our very own beachcombing hunt. Keep an eye out for the whales hidden around the park, then turn them in at the store for special prizes. The house will sway to the tunes of the Hired Hands Band.
August 15-17: Lights, Camera, Action!
Don’t miss this exciting weekend packed with stunt competitions, climbing wall, star contests, Christmas for Children garage sale and Brett Valet performing jazz and oldies music.

August 21: Kid’s Extreme Game Night
Tonight we’ll turn the south clubhouse over to the kids for fun games, swimming and a great movie.

August 22-24: Circus and Carnival Fun
This weekend we’ll roll out the big top. Under the tent will be games and a cookie walk for all ages. Bring your clown nose and get ready to show off your smile as we make some fun memories. Wayne Graber is performing famous country songs along with some original ones in our south clubhouse.

August 26: Crazy Games
Teen Club Blazer event for teens 12 to 20 years old. Card lessons and prizes.

August 29-30: Pirates of the Pacific
There’ll be treasure hunts, walking the plank and Dave Black with musical favorites.

September 5-7: Vegas Nights
Shine your shoes, wear your Sunday best and come to our Black & White gala party and blackjack tournament. Dr. A will be here this weekend playing wonderful tunes of the past.

September 12-14: Sportsman’s Paradise
There will be targets throughout the park with many competitions and a fantastic sportsman’s dinner. Join us for foot-stompin’ fun with the Bush Pilots.

September 19-21: Oh, To Be A Kid Again
Will the winners be the gals or the girls, or perhaps the guys or the boys? Join us for a wacky, wild weekend of fun!

September 26-28: Arabian Nights
Come shop in the bazaar tent and then take part in the belly dancing competition. Saturday afternoon will be reserved for our genie bottle-making class, and Dee Smith singing us through the decades at night.

October 3-5: Crabs Unite
Join our crab class, enter our crab wars or you can participate in the crab search. Come early to get a good seat for the Oregon Fiddlers’ show.

October 10-12: Slug Festival
This will be our first annual slug festival. We will be holding pet slug adoption classes and have slug races. This will be a great gift opportunity for your loved one at Christmas this year. We are celebrating ’50s and ’60s style with Dave Black.