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Thanksgiving in Jasper

October 11 – 13, 2024

Thanksgiving weekend is the perfect occasion to spend some quality time with family. Bask in the beauty of Jasper in autumn. With a variety of activities and delicious meals, you will leave feeling full, refreshed and most importantly, thankful for moments like these.

Thanksgiving Activities

We would love to share this Thanksgiving with you! Book our Thanksgiving Weekend Offer and enjoy all that Jasper Park Lodge has to offer plus the fun fall activities below!

Fall-apalooza!

It’s a Fall-apalooza! Join us for all things Thanksgiving in the Mary Schaffer Ballroom. This fall festival includes fun photo ops, pumpkin bowling, GIANT tic-tac-toe and so much more waiting just beyond the bales of hay!

Pumpkin Picking in the Patch

Explore the JPL Pumpkin Patch and pick your perfect pumpkin, little or big, to be carved later!

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S'mores Under the Stars

Cozy up by the fire and roast marshmallows or s’mores oozing with chocolate under the twinkling night sky. Make sure you dress for the weather and bring a warm blanket.

Family Move Time

Sit back and unwind for tonight’s feature film! No movie night is complete without a bowl of freshly popped popcorn and some delicious treats!

Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt

Get your first clue from the Recreation team at the Health Club for an adventure filled scavenger hunt – receive a prize for completing your quest!

Pumpkin Carving

On your mark, get set, CARVE! Get your creative juices flowing with a pumpkin straight from the pumpkin patch. Our esteemed panel of pumpkin experts take a stroll through your creations in search of the star of the crop. Awards for Most Creative, Most Spooky and Most Original are up for grabs.

Crafts-Giving

We’ll bring the sweets, supplies and more, all you have to bring is your creative chef’s hat to decorate colorful cupcakes and delicious donuts- a take-home Thanksgiving inspired treat!

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Family Swim

Grab your floaties and dive into some family fun at the pool, where laughter and games make every splash memorable.

Bingo dotter on a Bingo card for Family Day Bingo at Jasper Park Lodge

BINGO

Challenge your family members to a timeless and classic game of B-I-N-G-O with a Thanksgiving twist.

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Please see the full schedule of activities below.
Some locations are weather dependent and are subject to change.

 

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5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Family Swim
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | S’mores Under the Stars on Beauvert Plateau
8:00 PM | Family Movie Time in Tekarra

9:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Fall-apalooza! in the Mary Schaffer Ballroom

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | ‘Pick the Perfect Pumpkin’ from the Patch
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Pumpkin Carving
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Crafts-giving: Cupcake Decorating
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM | Pumpkin Judging
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM | BINGO!
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | S’mores Under the Stars on Beauvert Plateau
8:00 PM | Family Movie Time in Tekarra

9:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Fall-apalooza! in the Mary Schaffer Ballroom
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Crafts-Giving
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Crafts-giving: Donut Decorating
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | BINGO!
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | S’mores Under the Stars on Beauvert Plateau
8:00 PM | Family Movie Time in Tekarra

Thanksgiving Family Style Feast

Savour the essence of Thanksgiving in the picturesque setting of Orso Trattoria, where breathtaking views of Lac Beauvert provide the backdrop for our indulgent three-course family-style feast. Let the stunning surroundings elevate your dining experience as you gather with loved ones to enjoy Italian dishes together.

in Orso Trattoria | $79++ per person
October 11 & 12 | 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Reservations are required.

Thankful for a Jasper Thanksgiving

Autumn in Jasper is nothing short of exceptional – follow the scent of fresh cider to the Lodge because this year the festivities are more bountiful than ever. Read about all there is to see and do in Jasper this Thanksgiving weekend.

More to Discover

The Boathouse

Thanksgiving Weekend is your last chance to sail the waters of Lac Beauvert before we close The JPL Boathouse docks for the season. Go by canoe or paddle board and take in the crisp autumn air from the middle of the lake.

See All of Fall

Pack up the cozy sweaters and hit the road. The perfect fall getaway awaits. The contrast of the leaves changing with the turquoise blue of the lakes can’t be missed. You’ll fall in love with Jasper in the autumn.

To Do this Fall

Explore all the seasonal activities in Jasper National Park and make the most of your visit!