Events
Calendar: All dates and times are subject to change; please call ahead or go online before attending.
Many events listed on our website have been canceled or postponed due to the Covid-19 emergency. It is best to call ahead or check with organizer’s websites to verify the status of any local event.
Dollywood’s Harvest Festival
Great Pumpkin Luminights at Dollywood
Railroad Days
Boo Bash at Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
Ripley’s Fright Nights
Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair in October
ChalkFest at The Island
Pigeon Forge Halloween Spooktacular & Safety Day Event
Ripley’s Trick or Treat Kick Off Karnival
Halloween Trick or Treat at The Island
Pigeon Forge Winterfest Celebration
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