Step back in time for a prehistoric experience like no other! Jurassic Adventure at The Island in Pigeon Forge is a FREE, family-friendly attraction featuring 22 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs with interactive elements. It's an epic journey 200 million years in the making - and you won't want to miss it!

Join Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies for a one-of-a-kind breakfast experience full of feathered friends, keeper chats, photo opportunities, and early-access to the aquarium! Enjoy a hot breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, juices, and more in front of Ripley’s Penguin Playhouse exhibit. You’ll have access to an animal expert Q&A, get your photo taken with a penguin, and receive a one-of-a-kind penguin painting.

On various dates throughout the year, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies hosts sensory-friendly events which offer welcoming lighting, a music-free environment, and a quiet room for guests who require a break.

Anakeesta is transformed into a magical realm filled with autumnal décor that will leave you spellbound. Discover pumpkins, scarecrows, seasonal photo-ops and more, around every corner while looking out at the cascading red, orange, and golden leaves over the Great Smoky Mountains

The Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival is a 12 week celebration of the fall season. Gatlinburg is rolling out all the stops with seasonal decorations. The Gatlinburg Harvest Festival will feature over-the-top fall displays including life-size, 3-dimensional scarecrow people.

The Sevier County Fair will be seven days of fun! A true agricultural fair, the Sevier County Fair has something for everyone. We have livestock shows, rides, games, free laser tag, nightly contests, and oh so much more. From young to old, through the generations, the county fair is calling you!

Hot Rod Nationals is a premier classic car and motorcycle show series featuring events across the Southeast, including Tennessee, Florida, and Alabama. These family-friendly shows bring together hot rods, muscle cars, classic cars, and motorcycles for a weekend of automotive fun. Attendees can enjoy impressive vehicle displays, meet fellow car enthusiasts, and experience the sights and sounds of some of the region’s most iconic rides.

Climb aboard the Redneck Comedy Bus for a hilariously haunted ride through the city. You'll hear local ghost stories, strange legends, spooky history, and tales from some of the area’s most haunted places - all served up with a heapin' helping of redneck comedy. It's part ghost tour, part sightseeing adventure, and a one-of-a-kind experience.

The feud is getting a fall twist at Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud! The Hatfields and McCoys take the stage for an all-new Fall Feudin’ Fiasco, featuring a new seasonal script filled with plenty of laughs, tricks, surprises, and the family feuding guests know and love. Even if you’ve seen the show before, this limited-time fall edition gives you a whole new reason to come back. Enjoy a hearty Southern-style feast while the two families battle it out in a hilarious fall showdown that’s fun for the whole family.

NEW FOR 2026: The Smoky Mountains have been overrun, the evacuation order has been issued, and Rocky Top Mountain Coaster is calling all civilians. On Select dates this fall Rocky Top Mountain Coaster will debut Zombie Invasion, an all-new haunted coaster event. Zombie Invasion will combine live actors, large-scale themed environments, special effects and the excitement of a nighttime mountain coaster ride into one unforgettable experience.

Celebrate the wonder of the changing seasons with the return of Dollywood's Harvest Festival. Experience the beauty of a Smoky Mountain fall as the forests come alive with vivid color, the smells of apple and pumpkin treats waft through the streets. After sundown, award-winning Great Pumpkin LumiNights illuminates the evening sky with the whimsical warming glow of over 12,000 pumpkins, including the enchanting Hoot Owl Hollow.

This week only, participating Gatlinburg restaurants will have a special, unique burger - NOT on their menu that you can order to win cool prizes. Taste the best of Gatlinburg, vote for the best burger — and complete the GatlinBURGER Challenge to become BURGER MASTER.

Calling all the automotive enthusiasts out there! The Pigeon Forge Rod Run car event is the area’s largest automotive gathering. It's one you surely don’t want to miss! This fall event will feature a massive swap meet with hundreds of show cars, a car corral, top 25 awards, ultimate 5 awards, a cash giveaway of $10,000, and much more. This spectacular 3 day event is family-friendly and offers free spectator parking at the show!

Celebrate fall with a festive twist at Jack-toberfest, a limited-time event at the Lumberjack Feud Show in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy Bavarian-style bites added to the all-you-can-eat supper buffet, exclusive themed merch like Jack-toberfest shirts and steins, plus exciting new stunts in the lumberjack competition. Don’t miss the fun pre-show contests, seasonal snacks, and special events on select dates - all set in the lively atmosphere of the new Logger’s Landing viewing area. It’s autumn adventure with a Smoky Mountain flair!

Experience a season of color, sounds and flavors unlike any other in the Smokies!

From seasonal dessert to custom decorations and photo ops, fall at The Island is a must-see.

Visitors to Pigeon Forge have the opportunity to see and purchase handmade items from some of the area’s most talented artists and crafters at the Rotary Club Fall Crafts Festival.

Run Dollywood Race Weekend is a one-of-a-kind running event that takes participants through Dollywood Theme Park and the surrounding Smoky Mountains, combining scenic views with high-energy fun. The weekend includes a kids fun run, 5K, 10K, and half marathon, along with live entertainment, on-course music, and post-race festivities. Runners can enjoy the beauty of spring in the Smokies while experiencing the park in a completely unique way - making it a memorable event for both beginners and seasoned runners.

Are you ready for an unforgettable week of bikes, music, and fun? Experience what your motorcycle was built for. Ride the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway “The Million Dollar Highway”, the Foothills Parkway, or any number of mountain highways and river gorges sure to pleasure the soul. Designed to take you to places you have not traveled to, but should.

Kyker Farms Corn Maze has 4 mazes to keep you Kornfused, but that's not all. Kyker Farms is stock full of family fun for all ages including:

Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Tunnel Slides, Straw Crawl, Corn Tub, Swings, Corn Cob Swing, Corn Hole, Kyker's Kritter and Educational Barn, Kyker's Korn Hopper (bouncing pillow), Bee Line (zip line), Trike Track, Farm Facts Maze, Bonfire sites, Concessions.

Gospel Music’s largest annual event draws guests for a week-long Gospel Music festival, featuring the very best in the world of traditional Gospel Music.

Ober Mountain transforms into a Bavarian-style celebration for Gatlinburg’s Original Oktoberfest! Enjoy live Bavarian music, festive décor, and traditional foods like schnitzel, sausages, pretzels, and apple strudel. Sip on German beers in the mountaintop Beer Garden, test your strength in stein-holding contests, and take in the festive atmosphere with family-friendly activities including balloons, crafts, and photo ops. This annual tradition brings the sights, sounds, and flavors of Munich to the Smokies for a fall celebration you won’t forget.

The Apple Barn Apple Festival is a favorite fall tradition, celebrating the flavors and charm of the Smoky Mountains. Enjoy live bluegrass music, fresh apple cider and cider tastings, apple pressing demonstrations, delicious seasonal treats, barbecue, and family-friendly activities. With free admission and plenty of fall fun, it's the perfect way to experience autumn in the Smokies.

On Saturdays this October you can experience one of the most breathtaking views in Gatlinburg as SkyLift Park opens before dawn for this limited-capacity event. Enjoy live music, breakfast, and unforgettable mountain views - all before the day even begins. Perfect for photos, proposals, and anyone who wants to start their day on a high note.

The Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair hosts artisans and craftsmen from all over the nation. Hundreds of booths with unique and one-of-a-kind handmade products are beautifully displayed, as these skilled craftspeople demonstrate their talents. All items represented are handmade and of utmost quality-and without duplication. Look for exceptional pottery pieces, molded leather, copper art, local candy makers, and many more unique items.

Get ready for 3 days filled with adrenaline, horsepower, and the thrill of F-Body cars! Whether you're a die-hard fan or simply appreciate the beauty of these iconic vehicles, this event is perfect for you. Smoky Mountain F-Body Fest is a gathering of F-Body enthusiasts from all over, showcasing their prized Camaros, Firebirds, and Trans Ams.

The Wears Valley Fall Fest brings visitors together to celebrate the Smoky Mountains and the beautiful fall colors, crafters, entertainers, activities and more. Three days of family fun will take place next to the Tennessee State Bank on Wears Valley Road.

New for 2026: Dollywood has introduced a separately ticketed event, Harvey’s Boo Bash. The Boo Bash begins at 9 p.m. and runs through midnight on the last 3 Friday’s of October. Participants get to enjoy Great Pumpkin LumiNights as well as several exclusive activities and offerings, including a number of candy collecting stations and access to many of Dollywood’s award-winning attractions. Guests also can enjoy unique, event-only food and merchandise offerings.

Sparks will fly at the annual Smoky Mountain Forging Festival. Presented with Iron Mountain Metal Craft, this two-day event features live blacksmithing demos, hands-on forging, and free activities for kids. Whether you're a seasoned smith or just curious, it's a weekend full of tradition, skill, and fiery fun. Admission is free, no registration required- just come ready to explore and enjoy.

Join the cast, including 32 magnificent horses, and take a nostalgic holiday trip with a friendly North Pole – South Pole rivalry. Watch in delight as the Sugar Plum Fairy brings toys to life right before your eyes. The live nativity scene, which includes three kings arriving atop real camels, brings the true meaning of Christmas to life. Santa himself will also make an appearance in a horse drawn sleigh. You will enjoy all the holiday entertainment while dining on a famous four-course meal.

Discover the enchanting spirit of Christmas from the comfort of your vehicle as you glide past shimmering lights and captivating displays. This charming, family-friendly attraction is perfect for all ages and offers heartwarming joy at an unbeatable price. So, load up your car (or sleigh), head on over, and get into the holiday spirit!

The magic of Christmas abounds as the talented renditions of Christmas favorites combined with beautiful choreography, brightly decorated holiday sets and colorful costumes bring the enchantment of Christmas to the Country Tonite stage.

For more than 30 years, Gatlinburg has celebrated Winter Magic with millions of twinkling lights on festive holiday displays throughout the city. Soak up the spirit of the season from the comfort of your own vehicle and take a memorable journey on the exciting Gatlinburg Winter Magic Lights Tour. Gatlinburg is rolling out all the stops with seasonal decorations. Gatlinburg Winter Magic also features over-the-top winter displays including life-size, 3-dimensional snowpeople.

Gather your family close and explore a winter wonderland adorned with more than 6 million twinkling lights and dozens of towering Christmas trees that add a cheerful shimmer. Embrace this special time of year with all your senses as you discover festive flavors, heartwarming holiday shows, and seasonal shopping tucked into the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. When the sun goes down, watch the winter sky shimmer to life as hundreds of festive drones light up the night during a Christmas drone show!

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS™, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as you return back to the Bryson City Depot.

Can the Hatfields and McCoys come together to celebrate Christmas this season without tearing each other apart? Does young love have a chance with all of this feudin’? Will Lil’ Hickory return home for the holidays or end up on another family’s table with an apple in his mouth? Bring the family and find out, as you dine on the best food and funniest, most festive show in town!

Deck the halls and light up your holiday season with our Redneck Christmas Light Tours! Beware of merry Rednecks and tipsy reindeer aboard this festive, fun-filled adventure! Wear your best Redneck attire-think favorite flannel, ugly Christmas sweater, and of course, a Santa hat! Join in some rowdy Christmas carolin’(Redneck style) & jingle all the way with your favorite redneck comedians.

Embark on a magical journey through the enchanting winter wonderland of Pigeon Forge! The annual Winterfest Driving Tour of Lights promises to dazzle and delight, transforming our mountain town into a twinkling spectacle of holiday magic. Gather your loved ones, hop into your car, and let the holiday spirit guide you through the sparkling streets adorned with millions of twinkling lights.

‘Tis the season to YO HO at Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Christmas Show! This year, ‘Jack’ up your holiday spirit in a woodsy, back yard ‘Decked out halls’ and sing along to original tunes of the season inspired by folklore of the forest. Enjoy holiday twists on over a dozen sporting competitions including speed climbing, sawing, log rolling, and more. And you won’t want to miss a new special holiday meal, available throughout the season.

Celebrate the enchantment of the holidays during the reimagined Christmas experience featuring thousands of twinkling lights, spirited entertainment, and holiday magic like never before.

Get ready to be dazzled at the Wonders Of Light Christmas Village, happening on select dates throughout November! Explore over 35 booths filled with artisans and crafters showcasing an array of festive goodies, perfect for unique and joyful gifts. From handmade treasures to seasonal delights, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Best of all, admission is free! Join us for a merry and magical experience that will light up your holiday season!

This popular drive-thru light show features acres of dazzling lights synchronized to music. Step into the magic of the North Pole as elves work in Santa’s workshop, reindeer train for flight, and Santa himself gets into some fun mishaps. After the show, head to Snowy Mountain Village for family-friendly activities, crafts, food, and even visits with Santa on select nights. It’s the perfect way to create unforgettable holiday memories!

Celebrate the season with three days of live bluegrass music at the Gatlinburg Convention Center this November. Enjoy performances from top artists, festive holiday lights, and the joyful spirit of Christmas in the Smokies.

Millions of lights. Custom decorations. Over a mile of garland. Endless entertainment. Winterfest at The Island in Pigeon Forge is unlike any experience in the Smokies with millions of lights, one of the region’s most spectacular Christmas tree, and more, this 23-acre property lights up as the sun goes down to create a holiday ambiance you’re sure to love!

Located in the breezeway at The Island in Pigeon Forge, Santa Claus will be available in his workshop for photos from 3:00 – 8:00 pm during select dates in November and December.

Santa Claus is coming to town! Join in at Anakeesta for a delightfully enchanted breakfast this winter season with a very special guest, Santa Claus himself! This wonderful breakfast with Santa takes place in the heart of the Smoky Mountains and is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season, creating joyful memories for your entire family