Zion River Resort 2008 Calendar

We will also have great summer activities during the week between June 6 and August 19 including Candy Bar Bingo, Pool Games, Ice Cream Socials, Community Campfires, Music, and Movies.

Family and Educational Programs will be offered weekly such as; Getting Started with Geocaching: Beginners learn how to locate caches using a GPS and a computer. Find your own cache right here at ZRR and, Tracking in Zion Country: Learn how to recognize the different tracks of animals like Rock Squirrels, Mountain Lions, Mule Deer, Lizards, and Desert Tortoise that you will see in Zion National Park and the surrounding area. You will be taught to read, map, photograph and caste the tracks of these amazing animals.
Visit our blog at www.zionriverresort.blogspot.com for photos of our activities and events.

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Zion Lion Birthday Parties

 February:

February 15-18 (Fri-Mon) ~ PRESIDENT’S WEEKEND
It is the long weekend and a perfect time for a holiday getaway. A potluck on Saturday kicks off the festivities followed by Rockin’ Music and Comedy from the group Cowboy & Indian. Sunday is a Native American Flute and Poetry performance by Jesse Kalu of Sedona, Arizona.

 March:

March 21-23 (Fri-Mon) ~ EASTER
It will be an EGGstra Special Easter at Zion River Resort. Saturday the kids will Craft their Easter Photo Magnets, Burst the Piñata and run relays. The little ones have their own EGG HUNT while the older kids will be challenged by our FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT (bring a flashlight for each child 7-12 yrs. old). Heated Pool Opens
March 26 (Wednesday) ~ CASINO NIGHT
Wednesday night try your own luck at Blackjack, Bingo, or Craps in the Zion River Royal Casino. Free hand massages and food makes it fun for all. No Money Necessary – Just Playing for Fun & Prizes.

 April:

April 19 (Saturday) ~ HOBO STEW POTLUCK
Tomatoes, Potatoes, Lime Beans, Green Peas – Add a can of your favorite vegetable to our HOBO STEW – we’ll add the Rattlesnake (it tastes just like chicken.) Hot stew and a crusty piece of bread will make for a great meal around the campfire.

 May:

May 10-11 (Sat-Sun) ~ MOTHER’S DAY
Make her Mother’s Day Memorable! Saturday kids make Mom a gift in our Craft Corner. Free Pancakes for Mom on Sunday morning.
May 23-26 (Fri-Mon) ~ MEMORIAL WEEKEND KARAOKE CONTEST
Mi-Mi-Mi-Mi-Mi. Join our 2nd Annual Memorial Weekend Karaoke Contest. Last year we had some amazing contestants. Eat S’mores and Dance around the campfire. 3-Night Min. Required

 June:

June 7 (Saturday) ~ HAWAIIAN LUAU
Saturday make your own Hawaiian Shirt in our Craft Corner. At the Luau, enter the Limbo Low & Hula-Hoop contests. Virgin Pina Coladas and Build it Yourself Kabobs bring the flavors of Hawaii to ZRR.
June 11 (Wednesday) ~ ZION CANYON MUSIC FESTIVAL
Jesse Kalu, one of the performing artists from the Zion Canyon Music Festival, will share a performance of Native Flute and Poetry especially for guests of ZRR.
June 14-15 (Sat-Sun) ~ DAD’s “not so” BEAUTY CONTEST
Saturday kids make Dad a gift in our Craft Corner. Saturday night enter him into our Dad’s “not so” Beauty Contest to win a Free Night’s Stay. He will be judged on Poise, Question & Answer, and Talent. A swimsuit category is not included. Free Pancakes for Dad Sunday Morning.
June 21 (Saturday) ~ WILD WEST SHOW
Giddy Up Cowboy! Saturday night bring your lawn chair to the Riverside Park for a show of Music, Magic, and Comedy from the group Cowboys & Indians.
June 28 (Saturday) ~ SUPER SUNDAE
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream. Ice Cream makes life sweeter so build a S’mores Sundae or a Cow Pattie, Karamel Sutra, Berried Treasure, or Chunky Monkey sundae. For families who know how to share, try the super-sized bowl of Avalanche Sundae. The fun doesn’t end until the last bite is gone.

 July:

July 4th (Friday) ~ STARS & STRIPES
We Officially Declare this a Day of Family Fun. Before you head up to Springdale to watch fireworks explode above the mountains of Zion National Park, enjoy a poolside party in red, white, and blue. Find our Patriotic Ducks in the Duck Derby, run Ice Relay Races in the Pool, and Smash the Patriotic Piñata for prizes and goodies.
July 12 (Saturday) ~ PIRATES IN THE PARK
Arrrgh Matie! You will treasure the memories you make this weekend. Saturday use the Pirate Treasure Map to find the Treasure Chest full of gold and goodies. Later, everyone into the water for Gator Races and a treasure dive. Then smash the Pirate Piñata for treasure..
July 26 (Saturday) ~ ZION LION JUNGLE BASH
The King of the Jungle invites you to Zion River Resort for a Roaring good time. Saturday when you enter the Jungle, you can become a tiger, monkey, lion or giraffe (or come as your own animal.) The Zion Lion will lead you in playing Jungle Charades, Catch the Lion by the Tail, and smashing the Lion Piñata for prizes and goodies.

 August:

August 2 (Saturday) ~ CASINO NIGHT
Saturday night try your own luck at Blackjack, Bingo, or Craps in the Zion River Royal Casino. Free hand massages and food makes it fun for all. No Money Necessary – Just Playing for Fun & Prizes.
August 9 (Saturday) ~ END OF SUMMER SPLASH
Stay Cool in the Pool!! Saturday hit the water for our best summer pool games ever. Gator Races, Musical Basketball, Melting Ice Relay, and Duck Derby. Add in a Summer Sun Piñata with prizes and goodies and we will have a wet and wild party.
August 16 (Saturday) ~ MOVIE MADNESS
Lights! Camera! Action! Walk the Red Carpet into the River Rialto (that’s theater for you youngsters) where we will count down the top 5 Summer Vacation movies. Friday watch The Sandlot and Meatballs, Saturday play Scene It Movie Trivia and then watch National Lampoon’s Vacation and What About Bob?. Sunday night it’s Dirty Dancing.
August 30 (Saturday) ~ LABOR DAY
Play Candy Bar Bingo, Sing Karaoke, and Watch Movies on the big screen.

 September:

September 7 (Sunday) ~ GRANDPARENT’S DAY
Sunday Pancake Breakfast for all Grandparents.

 October:

October 16-19 (Thur-Sun) ~ UEA WEEKEND
It is UEA weekend and the heated pool is still open so bring your suits. Play Candy Bar Bingo, Sing Karaoke, and Watch Movies on the big screen.
October 31 (Friday) ~ FRIGHT NIGHT/NEVADA DAY
We invite our neighbors in Nevada and all others to a Spooktacular Halloween at ZRR of RV Trick or Treating, Games, Storytelling, and a Haunted Movie.

 November:

November 27 (Thursday) ~ THANKSGIVING POTLUCK
One of our most popular holidays! Mom gets a break from cooking and the whole family can have fun together. Zion River Resort supplies the turkey, ham, mashed potatoes & gravy and each site brings one large side dish to share (vegetable, stuffing, salad, dessert) for the biggest and best Feast you have ever had. 3-Night Min. Required

 December:

December 25 (Thursday) ~ HOLIDAY POTLUCK
Deck the Halls! We will do all the decorating for you. Bring one dish to share and a White Elephant gift per person for fun and games.
December 31-1 (Wed-Thur) ~ NEW YEAR’S
Monday night watch the ball drop in Time Square on our Big Screen and toast the New Year in Style. New Year’s morning free Pancake Breakfast.

ZION LION BIRTHDAY PARTIES:

Birthday Package #1 $15.00
Birthday Package #2 $25.00
Birthday Package #3 $35.00
*Personal Visit from Zion Lion *Personal Visit from Zion Lion *Personal Visit from Zion Lion
*Balloon Bouquet *Balloon Bouquet *Balloon Bouquet
*Bag of Animal Snackers *Bag of Animal Snackers *Bag of Animal Snackers
*Safari Animal Pencil *Safari Filled Treat Box *Safari Filled Treat Box
    *Floppy Lion 15” Plush Doll
* 24 hours advance notice required for scheduling birthday parties
* Can be held at your Site or in our Social Hall