Themed Weekends at Basswood Resort
Traditions, costumes, and campfire fun—join us for weekends filled with laughter, memories, and lakeside magic.
Where Memories Are Made
2026 Themed Weekend Schedule
September 4-7, 2026
Labor Daze
"Slow down, relax, and soak up the final days of summer. We'll have lawn games, campfire cookouts, and lighthearted competitions for the whole family to join. It's the calm before the fall…
HA! GOTCHA! You didn’t actually think we’d let summer end quietly, did you? Get ready for three full days of nonstop excitement as we send summer off with a bang! We’re talking epic games, outrageous competitions, surprise events, and more fun than you can handle. This weekend will be wild, loud, and absolutely unforgettable — anything but relaxing!"
September 11-13, 2026
Midway Mania
Step right up for a carnival weekend full of games, prizes, face painting, and fair food. Whether you're 5 or 95, there's something for everyone at our Basswood midway.
September 18-20, 2026
We Love The 80's
Break out your leg warmers, neon sunglasses, and sky-high hair — it’s time to party like it’s 1985! Join us for a totally radical weekend packed with 80’s nostalgia. The highlight of the weekend will be our epic 80’s dance, complete with all your favorite throwback tunes and prizes for the best 80’s outfits. Show off your raddest retro look, compete in fun games and activities, and relive the decade of big hair, bold colors, and iconic music. It’s going to be like, totally awesome!
September 25-27, 2026
Pumpkin Palooza
Pumpkins take center stage in carving contests, painting sessions, and even pumpkin-launching fun. Add hayrides, apple cider, and cozy campfires, and you've got autumn perfection.
October 2-4, 2026
HauntFest Kickoff
HauntFest Kickoff Start spooky season right with costumes, trick-or-treating, and Halloween games for all ages. From cute and not-so-spooky fun for the littles to thrilling activities for older kids, it's a frightfully good time!
September 25-27, 2026
Pumpkin Palooza
Fright Night Fun A weekend packed with just the right amount of spook for the whole family, featuring crafts, games, and festive surprises.
October 16-18, 2026
Spookapalooza
Spookapalooza Round three of Halloween fun! Costumes, contests, and campfire ghost stories will keep the excitement going strong. Don’t forget your flashlight!
October 23-25, 2026
Monsters & Marshmallows
Roast gooey marshmallows with friendly “monsters,” play silly spooky games, and enjoy the coziest Halloween weekend of the season.
October 30- November 1, 2026
Glow & Gourd Gala
Glow & Gourd Gala
Light up the night with glowing pumpkins, lantern crafts, and a final fall festival to wrap up the camping season in style!
🎃 Activities Happening EVERY Halloween Weekend:
✨ Site Decorating Contest – Show off your spooky campsite for a chance to win FREE camping prizes
🎨 Halloween Crafts & Pumpkin Painting – Family craft fun and paint-your-own pumpkins
🎭 Costume Contests – Individual, Group, and Pet categories
🍬 Camp-wide Trick-or-Treating – Collect treats across the entire campground
💃 Monster Mash Bash Dance Party – Dance the night away in your favorite costume
🎥 Outdoor Halloween Movie Night – Enjoy festive films under the stars
🎲 Spooky Bingo – Fun games and great prizes
🚲 Glow Wagon Ride & Parade – Light-up golf carts, bikes, and scooters for a glowing parade!
👕 Special Collectible Halloween Tie-Dye Shirts – Limited edition and exclusive to Basswood
🔦 Flashlight Lollipop Hunt – A sweet adventure in the dark for kids
🔥 FREE Halloween S’mores by the Campfire – End your night with a gooey, sweet treat"
2027 Themed Weekend Schedule
April 2–4, 2027
Hippity Hop Easter Weekend
Hop into spring at Basswood! Join us for an Easter-inspired camping weekend filled with festive spirit, family fun, and plenty of opportunities to make great memories together.
April 9–11, 2027
Spring Into Camping Weekend
Spring has arrived and camping season is calling! Shake off winter and enjoy a refreshing weekend getaway celebrating fresh air, family time, and the return of camping season.
April 16–18, 2027
Wild About Nature Weekend
Get outside and enjoy the great outdoors! This weekend celebrates nature, wildlife, exploration, and everything we love about spending time outside.
April 23–25, 2027
Happy Camper Weekend
It’s a great weekend to be a happy camper! Get away, relax, and enjoy a weekend celebrating camping, family time, fresh air, and making memories together.
April 30–May 2, 2027
Wild West Weekend
Saddle up, campers! The spirit of the Old West comes to Basswood for a weekend inspired by cowboys, adventure, and good old-fashioned family fun.
May 7–9, 2027
Mother’s Day Getaway
Celebrate Mom with a weekend away! Relax, reconnect, and spend quality time together while making special Mother’s Day memories at Basswood.
May 14–16, 2027
Pirates & Princesses Weekend
Ahoy, pirates and princesses! Set sail for an enchanted weekend inspired by high-seas adventures, royal kingdoms, imagination, and family fun.
May 21–23, 2027
Superhero Weekend
Calling all superheroes! Grab your cape and get ready for a super weekend inspired by heroes, imagination, adventure, and family fun.
May 28–30, 2027
Memorial Day Celebration
Welcome the unofficial start of summer at Basswood! Spend the holiday weekend enjoying camping, family time, summertime spirit, and making memories together.
June 4–6, 2027
Jurassic Weekend
Something prehistoric is coming to Basswood! Step back in time for a larger-than-life weekend inspired by dinosaurs, imagination, and Jurassic-sized family fun.
June 11–13, 2027
Chocolate Lovers Weekend #1
Calling all chocolate lovers! Satisfy your sweet side with a deliciously fun weekend inspired by chocolate, camping, and spending time together.
June 18–20, 2027
Dad’s Greatest Escape – Father’s Day Weekend
Give Dad the gift of a getaway! Celebrate Father’s Day with a weekend centered around relaxing, having fun, and spending quality time together.
June 25–27, 2027
Wet & Wild Weekend #1
Summer is heating up and things are getting Wet & Wild! Get ready for a refreshing weekend inspired by water, sunshine, and summertime fun.
July 2–4, 2027
Red, White & Basswood Weekend
Celebrate Independence Day Basswood-style! Join us for a patriotic summer getaway celebrating the Fourth of July, camping, family, and summertime memories.
July 9–11, 2027
Chocolate Lovers Weekend #2
Chocolate Lovers Weekend is back for round two! Join us for another sweet summer getaway celebrating chocolate, camping, and family fun.
July 16–18, 2027
Campground Olympics Weekend
Bring your team spirit! Enjoy a weekend inspired by friendly competition, teamwork, challenges, and the excitement of going for the gold.
July 23–25, 2027
Christmas in July
Who says Christmas only comes once a year? Enjoy a little holiday magic in the middle of summer during Christmas in July at Basswood.
July 30–August 1, 2027
Under the Big Top Weekend
Step right up! The excitement and imagination of the big top inspire a colorful summer weekend filled with camping, laughter, and family fun.
August 6–8, 2027
Wet & Wild Weekend #2
Wet & Wild is back! Beat the summer heat with another refreshing weekend inspired by water, sunshine, and summertime fun.
August 13–15, 2027
Fairy Tales & Fantasy Weekend
Let your imagination take over! Escape into a magical weekend inspired by fairy tales, fantasy, enchanted worlds, and unforgettable adventures.
August 20–22, 2027
Kids in Charge Weekend
This weekend belongs to the kids! Get ready for a playful getaway inspired by fun, imagination, adventure, and everything kids love about camping.
August 27–29, 2027
Wild Things Weekend
Let your wild side out! Enjoy a family-friendly weekend inspired by animals, nature, adventure, imagination, and the great outdoors.
September 3–5, 2027
Labor Daze Weekend
Send summer out in style! Spend Labor Day weekend enjoying one more big summer getaway filled with camping, family time, and opportunities to make memories.
September 10–12, 2027
Tailgate & Touchdowns Weekend
Football season is here! Show your team spirit during a weekend inspired by football, tailgating, friendly rivalries, and the excitement of game day.
September 17–19, 2027
Fall Y’all Weekend
Fall is in the air! Welcome the season with a cozy camping getaway inspired by crisp autumn days, changing leaves, and everything we love about fall.
September 24–26, 2027
Pumpkin Palooza – Halloween Kickoff
Halloween season officially begins at Basswood! Join us for the first of our Halloween weekends as pumpkins, fall vibes, and family-friendly spooky fun take over the campground.
October 1–3, 2027
Ghosts & Goblins Weekend
Spooky season continues! Ghosts, goblins, and Halloween spirit provide the inspiration for another frightfully fun fall weekend at Basswood.
October 8–10, 2027
Witches & Wizards Weekend
There’s magic in the air! Enter a weekend inspired by witches, wizards, fantasy, mystery, and the magical side of Halloween.
October 15–17, 2027
Monster Mash Weekend
Calling all monsters! Halloween season rolls on with a playful weekend inspired by classic monsters, creepy creatures, and spooky-season fun.
October 22–24, 2027
Legends of Basswood Weekend
Strange stories and mysterious creatures take center stage during a Halloween weekend inspired by legends, folklore, mysteries, and things that might go bump in the night.
October 29–31, 2027
Halloween at Basswood – The Grand Finale
It all leads to this! Join us for the grand finale of Basswood’s Halloween season and one final weekend celebrating everything spooky, festive, and fun about Halloween.