Where to See Santa in Pigeon Forge
On December 6, 2023
Ready or not, here comes Santa! Make this special time of year even more memorable with a visit to see Santa this holiday season in Pigeon Forge. Here are some of the best places around Pigeon Forge to see, meet and get photos taken with Santa.
Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Christmas Show
Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Christmas Show features holiday twists on over a dozen sporting competitions including speed climbing, sawing, log rolling and more. Sip on a cup of hot chocolate while cheering on the Dawsons and McGraws as they see which family will spend Christmas at Santa’s favorite logging camp in the Smokies! Starting at 4:15pm, get free photos with Santa before each 5pm show through December 22!
Photos with Santa at The Island
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Bring your family to The Island in Pigeon Forge for photos with Santa this month. Winterfest at The Island in Pigeon Forge features millions of lights, one of the region’s most spectacular Christmas trees, and holiday decor for even more festive family photos!
Schedule
Santa’s visiting hours at The Island are:
- December 21: 3pm – 8pm
Incredible Christmas Place
The Incredible Christmas Place is a must-see any time of year! With a wide assortment of Christmas ornaments, nativity scenes, dollhouses, fudge and more, it’s the one place you can celebrate Christmas year-round. Plan to stop in at Santa’s Haus for fun Christmas-themed activities including cookie decorating, letters to Santa and even photo ops with Santa.
Schedule
Santa’s visiting hours at The Incredible Christmas Place are:
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday: 10am – 6pm
- Friday & Saturday: 11am – 7pm
*Please call (800) 445-3396 to confirm Santa’s most updated schedule
- December 23: 10am – 7pm
- December 24: 10am – 3pm
- December 25: away at North pole
Christmas at Crave Golf Club
Enjoy one of the sweetest celebrations taking place this winter in the Smoky Mountains. A Candy Christmas at Crave Golf Club features Christmas-themed mini-golf with candy canes and Christmas trees galore, in addition to mini-bowling and escape rooms. Christmas at Crave Golf Club is a fun holiday activity the whole family will enjoy.
Schedule
Santa and the Grouch will be visiting Crave Golf Club on the following dates:
The Grouch
- December 16: 6pm – 9pm
Santa Claus
- December 16: 3pm – 6pm
Toy Box Mini Golf
Immerse yourself in the magic of the holiday season this Christmas at Toy Box Mini Golf with FREE photo opportunities with Santa and the Grouch, illuminated lights, festive Christmas trees, and numerous photo opportunities. This incredible toy-themed mini golf course will be covered in holiday lights, giant ornaments and snowfall.
Schedule
Santa and the Grouch will be visiting Toy Box Mini Golf on the following dates:
The Grouch
- December 9: 3pm – 6pm
Santa Claus
- December 9: 6pm – 9pm
Meet Santa at Beyond the Lens!
Board The Polar Express™ Journey to the North Pole at Beyond the Lens for a new magical adventure this holiday season. Go beyond your imagination as you experience wind, mist, dips, turns and other amazing effects during the train’s thrilling runaway episode. Guests can grab a cup of hot chocolate, write a Christmas list at the activity station and then visit with Santa himself and take home a souvenir photo.
Schedule
Santa will be visiting Beyond the Lens on the following dates:
- December 9: 12pm – 2pm
- December 14: 6pm – 9pm during An Evening with Santa Claus and The Polar Express™
Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede
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Celebrate Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede with a truly delightful holiday show. While filling up on a fabulous four-course yuletide feast, guests are taken on a nostalgic holiday trip featuring a full-scale living Nativity, holiday decorations and a new aerial performance. Santa himself will also be making an appearance in his horse drawn sleigh amidst a snowy winter wonderland.
Schedule
Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede runs from Nov 2 through Dec 31.
Santa Land at Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas
See whether your name is on Santa’s naughty or nice list with a visit to Santa Land during Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas. During the year, when Santa isn’t busy working at the North Pole, he enjoys making special visits to East Tennessee and his favorite Smoky Mountain songstress, Dolly! The kids can have their photo taken while peering through the window as they catch Santa at work. Dollywood will be filled with millions of glowing lights and the sounds of Christmas tunes all around. Make plans to visit with your family today!
Schedule
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas runs from November 5 through January 1.
Peppermint Santa at Three Bears General Store
Don’t miss your chance to meet Peppermint Santa at Three Bears General Store this holiday season! Schedule a private session with Santa, get an individual or group photo with him, and hear Peppermint Santa tell the Candy Cane story. You and your family will walk away feeling the love and spirit of the season. Peppermint Santa will be appearing at Three Bears General Store daily from 11am-7pm, except for December 6th-8th.
Christmas at The Mountain Mile
This holiday season, don’t miss your chance to meet Santa and The Grinch at Mountain Mile and Tower Shops! Each will be appearing at Mountain Mile several times in December! Spend the day at Mountain Mile and get to meet two of your favorite Christmas icons!
Santa Schedule:
- December 10th – 1-3pm
- December 17th – 1-3pm
The Grinch Schedule:
- December 9th – 11am-2pm
- December 16th – 12-3pm
The Inn at Christmas Place
The Inn at Christmas Place features hotel rooms and suites with year-round holiday decor, free Wi-Fi, outstanding amenities and landscaped gardens and ponds. From visits with Santa to kids activities, their calendar of events is filled with Christmas spirit to celebrate with guests in many special ways!
For those staying at The Inn at Christmas Place, Santa will be visiting throughout the month of December. Guests can get details on when Santa will be appearing when the check in to the hotel.
If you haven’t already planned your holiday trip to Pigeon Forge, now’s the time. The annual Winterfest celebration is in full swing! The town is draped in millions of holiday lights, making it a winter wonderland like no other. From captivating holiday shows to the new Winterfest Wonders of Light Walking Trail, make Pigeon Forge part of your family holiday tradition!
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