While it has been 63 years since President John F. Kennedy's assassination, people remain intensely interested in him and the conspiracy theories surrounding his death. Alcatraz East Crime Museum is expanding its exhibit titled "The Kennedy Conspiracy: Fact & Fiction" and it will remain open through May 2026. The popular temporary exhibit explores the conspiracy […]
Alcatraz East's 'Burden of Proof: The Case Against James Earl Ray' exhibit explores the life of assassin James Earl Ray, featuring a range of artifacts including his watch and personal items from his prison cell. It will also display handwritten calligraphy from Coretta Scott King, the wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the time […]
The Island in Pigeon Forge is thrilled to announce the arrival of Jurassic Adventure, an epic experience 200 million years in the making! This larger-than-life FREE experience will transport guests […]
Experience the 11-mile Cades Cove Loop Road in the Smoky Mountains without motor vehicles every Wednesday from May 6 to Sept. 30.
The Forge Cinemas in Pigeon Forge is bringing back its popular Free Summer Movie Series for Summer 2026! Families and visitors can enjoy FREE select movie showings every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday throughout the summer. Doors open daily at 9:00 AM, with movies beginning at 10:00 AM. Two family-friendly movies will play each day in […]
A modern American tragedy. A Lowcountry dynasty. A story that gripped the nation. When Mandy Matney released the first episode of her investigative podcast, The Murdaugh Murders, she began to unravel a carefully crafted web of suspicious circumstances and crimes that exposed the darkest secrets of the powerful Murdaugh family. Matney explored not only the […]
Bring your friends and family to Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration, a popular Pigeon Forge Event in the summertime! Ride rollercoasters all day until 10 pm, see fun, family-friendly shows, play in "gazillions" of bubbles, learn about music & create lasting memories.
Celebrate Independence Day at the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, where nearly 4,000 American flags are displayed in front of the Titanic Ship in honor of July 4.
The nation is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Alcatraz East Crime Museum is honoring America’s Semiquincentennial by putting the role law enforcement has played throughout history in the spotlight. Law enforcement has played a significant part in keeping order and freedom alive in the country, which will be […]
Join us on the Country Tonite stage in Pigeon Forge, TN, for an incredible live performance of country music by Neal McCoy!
Check Out The 2026 Discounts! Celebrate Freedom is Pigeon Forge's way of saying thank you and to honor all the brave men and women who have fought and are still fighting for our freedom. Pigeon Forge will be celebrating our freedom the entire month of August with discounts for veterans, current military personnel, police officers, […]
Dive-In Movie Night Friday, August 7 at 6:30 PM Pigeon Forge Community Center Outdoor Pool Make a splash at Pigeon Forge's first-ever Dive-In Movie Night on Friday, August 7, at the Pigeon Forge Community Center Outdoor Pool! Bring the family for an unforgettable summer evening featuring an outdoor showing of DreamWorks' Shark Tale on the […]
Join us at Mountain Mile to drive The Trail Course in Pigeon Forge. Ride 80 acres of Jeep-only trails and take in the Smoky Mountain views. Grab tickets today!
Eat a Cricket, Get a Ticket! 🦗🎟️ Ready to take on Ripley’s most crunchy challenge? Join us at Ripley’s Illusion Lab from August 20 -22 for Eat a Cricket, Get a Ticket! Brave enough to eat a dried cricket? You'll be rewarded with a free ticket to Ripley’s Illusion Lab. It's a fun, unforgettable challenge […]
Eat a Cricket, Get a Ticket! 🦗🎟️ Ready to take on Ripley’s most crunchy challenge? Join us at Ripley’s Super Fun Park from August 20-22 for Eat a Cricket, Get a Ticket! Brave enough to eat a dried cricket? You'll be rewarded with a 1-hour wristband for Ripley’s Super Fun Park. It's a fun, unforgettable […]
Scout Appreciation Days are BACK at Alcatraz East❗ On August 22nd & 23rd, scouts in uniform or with proof of membership can get into the museum for just $12 + tax! This special rate also applies to chaperones and tag-a-longs. From hands-on exhibits to crime-solving fun, it's the perfect mix of learning and adventure. Mark […]
WonderWorks hosts Sensory Days for Children and Adults with Special Needs What To Expect: WonderWorks is excited to host Sensory Days! WonderWorks’ exhibits are altered to provide limited stimulation for children with special needs. The facility’s music is lowered, any loud exhibit is not operational, and we stop our inversion tunnel, creating a safe environment […]
FALLing for crime history! Join us for Homeschool Days at Alcatraz East Crime Museum in September and October 2027! ✏] Homeschool families can explore forensic science, crime history, and law enforcement through interactive exhibits and real artifacts all at a special rate during this event. Admission is just $12 +tax per person at the door, […]
Experience spooktacular fun on Tennessee’s longest mountain coaster during Coasts & Goblins, a Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Halloween event in Pigeon Forge, TN.
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