Events

Dollywood’s Harvest Festival

Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana provides bushels of fall fun thanks to everyone’s favorite Smoky Mountain tradition, Dollywood’s Great Pumpkin LumiNights. Dollywood stays open late each evening giving families more time to enjoy the glow of thousands of carved pumpkins throughout the park. Dollywood guests also can enjoy the spectacular artistry of visiting crafters from across the […]

14 Sep - 31 Oct

All Day

Dollywood

2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

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Great Pumpkin LumiNights at Dollywood

Dollywood glows with Great Pumpkin LumiNights, named the #1 Theme Park Halloween Event in 2019 by USA Today Great Pumpkin LumiNights, presented by Covenant Health, is just one of the fun things to see and do at the annual Dollywood Harvest Festival. Dollywood’s Great Pumpkin LumiNights features spectacular lighted pumpkin displays throughout the Dollywood park, which glow with […]

14 Sep - 31 Oct

All Day

Dollywood

2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

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Zombie Invasion at Rocky Top Mountain Coaster

All-new for 2026, Rocky Top Mountain Coaster presents Zombie Invasion. Enter an active military base, board your evacuation vehicle, and escape down the dark mountainside past soldiers, zombies, fog, special effects, and thrilling surprises during the world’s longest haunted coaster experience. Ticket Includes 1 Ride on the Rocky Top Mountain Coaster during our Zombie Invasion […]

16 Sep - 31 Oct

All Day

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster

2940 Veterans Blvd. Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

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Rowdy Bear’s Boo Park & Bash

Celebrate Halloween in Pigeon Forge with a brand-new family-friendly experience at Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Funpark! From September 18 through October 31, Rowdy Bear transforms into Boo Park, a festive Fall-O-Ween experience filled with Halloween décor, themed treats, photo opportunities and spooky fun without the fright. On select Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights, Boo Park […]

18 Sep - 31 Oct

All Day

Rowdy Bear's Smoky Mountain Fun Park

2155 Parkway Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

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Rotary Club Fall Crafts Fair

Celebrate fall in the Smoky Mountains at the Pigeon Forge Rotary Club Craft Fair in Pigeon Forge, TN, a beloved fall tradition where visitors of all ages can shop handmade goods, unique gifts, and seasonal treasures from local artisans and craft vendors. Stroll through rows of vendor booths featuring handcrafted jewelry, pottery, woodworking, quilts, candles, […]

25 Sep - 24 Oct

All Day

Patriot Park

186 Old Mill Ave., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

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ChalkFest at The Island

A Free Family Art Event in Pigeon Forge Celebrate creativity during Chalkfest at The Island in Pigeon Forge, one of Pigeon Forge’s most unique and photo-worthy fall events. Artists of all skill levels use only chalk to create colorful murals, imaginative designs, and mind-bending 3D illusions across the pavement at The Island. Visitors can stroll […]

26 Sep

All Day

The Island in Pigeon Forge

131 The Island Dr., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

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Blue Ribbon Country Fair

Want to win a coveted blue ribbon? When registration opens in 2026, enter your creations for a chance to take home the prize! Entry forms will be online starting in the summer of 2026. Join in a fall celebration in the tradition of old-time county fairs, featuring all-around family fun. Celebrate all that’s good (and […]

26 Sep

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

123 Cromwell Dr. Townsend, Tennessee 37882

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Smoky Mountain Overland Invasion®

The Ultimate Gathering for Overlanders and Outdoor Adventurers Join the overland community as we celebrate adventure, innovation, and the freedom of the open trail. From fully built rigs to weekend warriors just getting started, this two-day event welcomes explorers of every skill level and style. The 2026 Smoky Mountain Overland Invasion takes place October 23–24, 2026 at […]

23 - 24 Oct

All Day

LECONTE CENTER AT PIGEON FORGE

2986 Teaster Lane Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

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Pigeon Forge Halloween Spooktacular & Safety Day Event

The Safety Day & Spooktacular is a free, family-friendly event which showcases the works of our city’s first responders while providing a fun and safe environment for families to celebrate Halloween with candy, costumes, games, a haunted house, and entertainment. Event Schedule Safety Day: 3Pm – 6PM outside of the Community Center Spooktacular: 6Pm – […]

29 Oct

All Day

PIGEON FORGE COMMUNITY CENTER

170 Community Drive Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

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Halloween Trick-or-Treating at The Island

A Safe & Family-Friendly Halloween Event in Pigeon Forge The Island in Pigeon Forge transforms into a festive Halloween destination filled with spooky decorations, colorful lights, themed entertainment, and trick-or-treat fun for kids and families. Little ghosts, superheroes, princesses, and goblins can stroll throughout The Island collecting treats from participating locations while enjoying Halloween-themed attractions, […]

31 Oct

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Island in Pigeon Forge

131 The Island Dr., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

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Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas

Experience the magic of Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas, hailed as America’s Best Christmas Event for more than a decade. Gather your family for a festive adventure with over six million twinkling lights and towering Christmas trees. Savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of the season as you explore a winter wonderland nestled in the Great Smoky […]

06 Nov - 03 Jan

All Day

Dollywood

2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

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Polar Express Train

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™, […]

06 Nov - 31 Dec

All Day

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

45 Mitchell Street, Bryson City, NC 28713

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