Zombie Invasion at Rocky Top Mountain Coaster
Pigeon Forge, Rocky Top Mountain Coaster, 2940 Veterans Blvd
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Bear-Varian Fall Festival
Make plans to experience Anakeesta’s Bear-Varian Fall Festival!
This Fall at Anakeesta, each village is transformed into a magical realm filled with autumnal décor that will leave you spellbound. Discover pumpkins, scarecrows, seasonal photo-ops and more, around every corner while looking out at the cascading red, orange, and golden leaves over the Great Smoky Mountains.
Zombie Invasion at Rocky Top Mountain Coaster
All-new for 2026, Rocky Top Mountain Coaster presents Zombie Invasion.
Hatfield & McCoy Fall Feudin’ Fiasco
NEW this fall, Hatfield & McCoy’s Fall Feudin’ Fiasco puts a seasonal twist on the popular Pigeon Forge dinner show. From September 11 through November 5, guests can enjoy festive fall fun, seasonal surprises and plenty of harvest hollerin’ alongside the Hatfields and McCoys.
Trick-or-Treehouse
“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 colors, smells, treats, and excitement of Fall with Selena Squirrel!” On Friday and Saturday nights, we offer Braxton Beaver’s Boogeyman Bingo, Spooky Storytime, Trick or Treat Trail, and Beary Bear’s Boo Bash Dance Party. And, of course, Selena’s best friends will join the Halloween festivities. Candi is busy baking gourd-geous treats and Beary Bear is perfecting his spooky moves for Beary Bear’s Boo Bash. Get ready for freaky-fun crafts, ghostly games, and lots of treats that are good to eat! Tickets – Complimentary to guests staying on property!
Dollywood’s Harvest Festival & Great Pumpkin LumiNights
Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana provides bushels of fall fun thanks to everyone’s favorite Smoky Mountain tradition, Dollywood’s Great Pumpkin LumiNights
Rowdy Bear’s Boo Park & Bash
Celebrate Halloween in Pigeon Forge with a brand-new family-friendly experience at Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Funpark! From September 18 through October 31, Rowdy Bear transforms into Boo Park, a festive Fall-O-Ween experience filled with Halloween décor, themed treats, photo opportunities and spooky fun without the fright.
Jack-tober Fest
Join Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show in Pigeon Forge, TN 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 all new pre-show beer stein-holding contest.
Autumn’s Glow at The Island
Celebrate fall in the Smokies with Autumn’s GLOW, a NEW seasonal celebration at The Island in Pigeon Forge. They are bringing the colors and feeling of fall to The Island with glowing displays, seasonal entertainment, festive photo spots, shopping, dining, and special events throughout the season. Autumn’s GLOW: A Symphony of Light The Island Show Fountain gets a fall makeover with Autumn’s GLOW: A Symphony of Light. Watch the fountain come to life with a seasonal soundtrack while floating maple leaf lanterns cast a warm harvest glow across the water. Fall Views From the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel joins the celebration with new harvest-themed light shows throughout the season. Take a ride after dark for a view of the illuminated fountain and glowing maple leaf lanterns from above. More Fall Fun at The Island There’s even more to enjoy while you’re there, from seasonal treats and moonshine flavors to fall decorations, photo opportunities, shopping, and dining. Visit during the day to take in the autumn atmosphere, then stick around after dark to see Autumn’s GLOW light up The Island.http://pigeonforge.com/event/fall-at-the-island/
Rotary Club Craft Fair (75 artisan booths)
Visitors to Pigeon Forge have the opportunity to see and purchase handmade items from some of the area's most talented artists and crafters at the Rotary Club Fall Crafts Festival, held annually at Patriot Park. This event is free and open to the public.
Oktoberfest at Ober Gatlinburg
Dust off your lederhosen and raise your steins — Ober Gatlinburg is bringing back Gatlinburg’s Original Oktoberfest celebration this fall!
From September 25 through November 1, 2026, experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the world’s most famous beer festival right in the heart of the Smokies.
Fall at Kyker Farms
Kyker Farms opens for the season every weekend starting September 26, 2026. Kyker Farms has tons of fun for families during the fall months.
Sleep With The Sharks at Ripley’s Aquarium
Do sharks sleep? Find out for yourself when you spend the night at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.
After a fun-filled night including a late-night snack, a scavenger hunt, and a special late-night activity, you will drift off to sleep while the sharks keep a watchful eye on you!
Monday, September 21, 2026
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Sunday, September 27, 2026
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