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 […]
International Journey to Justice: Catching Natalee Holloway’s Killer Around 3.8 million students graduate from high school in the United States each year. Many of them celebrate by taking a senior trip with friends and classmates. When Natalee Holloway disappeared on a graduation trip in 2005, it made media headlines worldwide. In honor of the 20th anniversary […]
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 millions of years back in time to encounter the awe-inspiring giants of prehistoric times including the Jurassic era. Jurassic Adventure will immerse families in a […]
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 […]
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2025 Only $13.99 per person +tax or $11.99 per person +tax if you have a group of 10 or more! Students will explore over 100 interactive educational exhibits and build confidence on our indoor ropes course challenge! Classroom activities, lesson plans and scavenger hunts are available upon request. The $11.99 ticket only […]
FALLing for crime history! Homeschool Days are back at Alcatraz East in September & October! Admission is just $12 per person at the door for homeschool families, or $10 per person for groups of 10+ with advanced registration. Visit Monday through Friday between 10 AM and 3 PM, show your Homeschool ID or proof of […]
Voted the country’s best fall theme park event by USA Today readers, Dollywood’s Harvest Festival is a fun fall season event you can’t miss. With Dollywood’s Great Pumpkin LumiNights, Hoot Owl Hollow, handcrafted goods, and fall festival treats, you'll enjoy bushels of fall fun thanks...
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 spectacularly lit pumpkin displays throughout Dollywood park, which glow with...
“We Have Been Spook-ified! Get ready for our Trick or Treehouse: A Spook-tacular Celebration. Selena Squirrel wanted to show her forest friends a spook-peak of her Trick-or-Treehouse: Doesn't it look boo-tastic?! Just look at her dazzling displays and carved pumpkins! She sure knows how to get into the Autumn spirit - there's nothing like the […]
Join Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Supper Show in Pigeon Forge from September 20 through October 31, as we celebrate Oktoberfest… Lumberjack style! Feast on our all you can eat Bavarian buffet loaded with all your Oktoberfest favorites, enjoy our brand-new Jack-toberfest beer brewed exclusively for the Lumberjack Feud, and test your Lumberjack skills in our […]
Join us at Crave Golf Club September 27 - October 31 as we transform the USA’s #1 Ranked Mini-Golf into the Craveyard Nights! Experience Halloween-Themed putt-putt and immerse yourself in the spooky-season spirit with a themed Halloween experience, face painting, and some of your favorite spooky characters at the “Craveyard”! Every night at the Craveyard […]
Rocky Top Mountain Coaster is back with its annual Coasts & Goblins event. This spook-tacular event takes this thrilling mountain coaster ride to a whole new level with amazing lights and spooky goblins, ghouls and ghosts. New this year is Family Friendly Nights, taking place on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday from open to close. Tuesday, […]
Come see our Pink Flamingos! For the eighth year, Titanic’s iconic, giant ship will mount a 15 ft. pink ribbon calling attention to the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign at the Titanic Museum Attraction. In addition the museum will honor 46 passengers who survived Titanic, but were later claimed by cancer – 7 were victims of breast cancer. Outside […]
To spotlight the anniversary of one of the most infamous trials in U.S. history, Alcatraz East Crime Museum is opening a new temporary exhibit titled The Road to Ruin: O.J. Simpson. The exhibit will open October 3, 2025, and run through December 2025, featuring a variety of artifacts related to the trial. The new temporary […]
Christmas at Dolly Parton's Stampede! Join the Dolly Parton’s Stampede cast, including 32 magnificent horses, as you take a nostalgic holiday trip with a friendly North Pole - South Pole rivalry. Watch in delight as the Sugar Plum Fairy brings toys to life right before your eyes. Our live nativity scene, which includes three kings […]
Looking for fun and safe ways to take the kids trick or treating this year? The annual Pigeon Forge Halloween Spooktacular & Safety Day Event is a must for all families! Bring your costumed trick or treaters to the Pigeon Forge Community Center. Local businesses will be decorating for Halloween and handing out candy. There's […]
Enjoy free Trick or Treating Halloween night. Dress up in your most creative costumes and collect delicious treats as you explore all The Island has to offer.
Get into the holiday spirit with Country Tonight Christmas Celebration, where the magic of Christmas meets the excitement of Pigeon Forge’s premier live show. The show begins with the award-winning Country Tonite show, featuring a showcase of powerhouse vocals, energetic choreography, and the very best in live country entertainment. After intermission, the stage transforms to […]
TIS THE SEASON AT THE HATFIELD & MCCOY DINNER FEUD! Join us for some Christmas chaos at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud! It’ll take a Christmas miracle to bring together these famous feuding families for a night of fun, food, and fightin’. This Christmas escapade is a holly hodgepodge of food and festive fun, […]
ITS A CHERISHED FAMILY TRADITION Once guests enter the gates, they understand why Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana is the perfect place to get in the Christmas spirit. Guests also can enjoy Dollywood’s signature rides and attractions in this festive environment. From the award-winning shows and elaborate holiday decorations to the twinkling lights […]
Join Master's Edition Gallery of Light, in Pigeon Forge, for a special artist event with Abraham Hunter! He'll be in at the gallery in person, signing and sketching on the back of his limited-edition canvases and original works. For one day only, we'll also have a curated section of Abraham's original paintings available - don't […]
Inside and out, Titanic is magical during the winter holidays. The sights, sounds and joy of the season are sure to hail the arrival of Christmas this year. Come exchange greetings with the Titanic crew or enjoy the glittering lights and the festive decorations. Once Upon a Christmas time at the Titanic Museum Attraction Oh […]
Christmas is coming to Array Variety Show! Join us for the ULTIMATE Holiday event in the Smokies for Christmas at Array as we celebrate “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” at this unforgettable Christmas show!
'Illusionation, Believe in the Magic' show starring internationally acclaimed magician Hudy will open its Christmas show in November at The Mountain of Entertainment Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Hudy’s magic sparkles during the holidays, combining large-scale illusions, state-of-the art special effects, dazzling new Christmas costumes, classic sleight of hand tricks and imagination to form his […]
Draped in more than 6 million holiday lights, the annual Pigeon Forge Winterfest celebration creates a winter wonderland for locals and guests alike to enjoy.
Winterfest lights in Pigeon Forge shine bright!. See more than 5 million shining Pigeon Forge holiday lights when you take the Winterfest Driving Tour of Lights! Looking for a stroll? Visit the new Wonders of Light Walking Trail to experience an additional 1 million lights!Along your driving tour, you’ll see bear, deer, fox and other […]
During Winterfest, Pigeon Forge is draped in more than 6 million holiday lights, creating a winter wonderland for locals and guests alike to enjoy during the city’s annual Winterfest celebration. The lights of Winterfest shine from November 6, 2025 until February 15, 2026. Winterfest Kickoff and Salute to Our Veterans Winterfest kickoff events take place […]
‘Tis the season to YO HO at Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Christmas Show! Experience the magic of the winter season at Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Christmas Supper Show in Pigeon Forge! Enjoy an evening of rowdy lumberjack fun paired with a hearty, holiday-inspired, all you can eat feast! This season, we’re firing up our brand-new […]
Full STEAM Ahead!! Join us at WonderWorks on Saturday, November 8th as we celebrate National STEM Day! We'll be hosting several interactive labs throughout our upside-down laboratory for guests to get up close and personal with all things STEM/STEAM. The day will feature two science stations, one in the upside-down lobby and the other by […]
CELEBRATE STEM DAY AT ALCATRAZ EAST! Alcatraz East Crime Museum's special STEM day will highlight the vital role that forensic science careers play and showcase the path to working in the field. The variety of jobs in the field includes positions such as crime scene investigator, forensic technician, medical examiner, forensic nurse, behavioral scientist, fingerprint […]
Celebrate the Christmas season with the best in Southern Gospel Music, Christian comedy, Christmas theater shows, delectable foods, and all of Dollywood and Pigeon Forge dressed up in lights. Experience the true message of Christmas while surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Smoky Mountains. As a very special experience, Triumphant Quartet will present an amazing […]
Christmas times a comin, Christmas times a comin, Christmas times a comin….to the Comedy Barn®! It's Christmas time in the Smokies and The Comedy Barn® is ready to put you in the Christmas spirit. Come experience a Christmas show like only the Comedy Barn can bring you. You will hear all Christmas music, see all Christmas costumes, […]
Junction 35 was built by locals with a passion for community, great food, and exceptional spirits. Its distillery, kitchen, and bar are designed to be a welcoming destination for everyone visiting the Smoky Mountains. Come celebrate Junction 35's 6th anniversary from November 17 - 20 with specials including: - $6.00 Appetizers - $6.00 Cocktails - […]
Hearts on Fire will be held in Pigeon Forge at the beautiful LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge oin November. We look forward to being able to meet in person again this year! Plan now to attend this youth evangelism conference. As always, the conference ministers to middle school, high school, college-age, and singles but not […]
Millions of lights. Custom photo ops. Over a mile of garland. Endless entertainment. Winterfest at The Island in Pigeon Forge is unlike any experience in the Smokies with millions of lights, one of the region’s most spectacular walk-through Christmas tree, and more. Each night, the 23-acre property lights up as the sun goes down to […]
As part of Pigeon Forge's Winterfest celebration, Mountain Mile is hosting the annual Mountain Mile Christmas Market! ❄️ Come experience local vendors, Christmas lights & music, train rides, gourmet hot chocolate, s'mores and fire pits, SANTA visits, photo ops and SO much more with us this holiday season! 🎄 WHEN: Every Friday-Saturday starting Black Friday […]