Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at Winterfest Kickoff & Christmas Tree Lighting at The Island in Pigeon Forge on Saturday, November 21, 2026! Enjoy a full day of FREE family-friendly activities, festive entertainment and holiday cheer in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. The celebration begins with FREE kids' Christmas crafts from 11 […]
The Mountain Mile Christmas Market is back again this year! Come celebrate the holidays with us every Friday and Saturday with local goods and vendors, s'mores kits and gourmet hot chocolate, Christmas lights and photo ops! OH! And you can meet SANTA when he's in! Fridays: 4-8pm Saturdays: 10am-8pm As part of Pigeon Forge's Winterfest […]
Yama-Con returns to Pigeon Forge! The convention focuses on Anime and the Japanese culture, but will also feature other events that are related to video games, cards, board games, comics and more. Registration can be completed online at www.yamacon.org Come celebrate everything nerdy, geeky and otaku!
Run the inaugural Pigeon Forge Winterfest 5K on Dec. 5, 2026 along the Wonders of Lights Riverwalk. Register today for the 5K or Kids Fun Run.
There will be 2,000 athletes, 5,000 in attendance and over 10 states represented!
Strength to Stand exists to proclaim Jesus to a generation of students searching for identity, purpose, and hope. For over 30 years, we’ve been utilizing evangelistic events to fulfill our mission-starting with a single conference in 1987. Over the years God has graciously blessed our ministry, and we’ve grown into multiple conferences, summer camps, a […]
Join in the New Year's Eve Celebration at The Island in Pigeon Forge for a night of fun, live music and attractions, plus a midnight countdown and fireworks!
Come celebrate the natural features, creatures and cultures of the Great Smoky Mountains. FREE and OPEN to the public, Wilderness Wildlife Week features a wide range of programs and activities for children and adults. Along with the classes, seminars, demonstrations, and guided hikes through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Wilderness Wildlife Week features exhibit […]
Freeze, homeschool families! Join us for Homeschool Days at Alcatraz East Crime Museum in January and February 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, or […]
Show a homeschool ID for discounted WonderWorks admission on weekdays, Jan.–Feb. 2027. Groups of 10+ save more with advance booking. Plan your visit
In January 2027, hundreds of middle and high school students will come together from across the country to grow and develop deeper relationships with their leaders, friends, peers and Jesus! […]
Honoring Those Who Serve 💙 National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is recognized on January 9th each year, and Alcatraz East is proud to celebrate the brave men and women who […]
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