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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.
Oktoberfest at Ober Mountain
Dust off your lederhosen and raise your steins — Ober Gatlinburg is bringing back Gatlinburg’s Original Oktoberfest celebration this fall! From October 2 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. Ober will transform into a Bavarian-style festival grounds, complete with blue-and-white checkered décor, mums, fall leaves, oversized steins, and festive photo-ops. Enjoy live bands on the outdoor sound stage and stein-holding competitions for those eager to test their strength Bavarian-style. Relax in the mountaintop biergarten and sip on five different German beers from Yee-Haw Brewing, paired with authentic favorites such as chicken schnitzel, sausages, turkey legs, giant pretzels, and plenty of sweet treats including apple strudel, pumpkin fudge and more.
October Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair
The Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair hosts artisans and craftsmen from all over the nation. Hundreds of booths with unique and one-of-a-kind handmade products are beautifully displayed, as these skilled craftspeople demonstrate their talents. All items represented are handmade and of utmost quality-and without duplication. Look for exceptional pottery pieces, molded leather, copper art, local candy makers, and many more unique items. Tickets available at both entrances to the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Admission for adults is $12; children 17 and under free with paid adult. Cash only for tickets purchases. Concessions are available for sale through the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Multi-day pass included for free with photo ID presented at the office. Call (865) 436-7479 for any questions.
History & Haunts
Embrace the Halloween spirit with History & Haunts a unique blend of spooky fun and historical intrigue. Enjoy guided historical walking tours, games, Halloween-themed dance parties, and costume contests (for humans and pets!) The evening concludes with a stunning fireworks display over downtown Sevierville, making it a must for families and Halloween enthusiasts alike.
Halloween in the Holler
During the month of October, things get spooky at Moonshine Mountain Coaster in Gatlinburg! The coaster ride turns haunted every weekend in October plus the last full week of October. Be sure to stop in and see whats lurking in the holler.
Halloween Weekends at KOA
Gather your goblins & ghouls for Halloween in Pigeon Forge! The Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday will transform into a creepy campground for three October weekends with ghostly Halloween activities including a decorated golf cart parade, costume contests, a pet costume contest, safe trick or treating on the campground, and a haunted carnival with games and prize giveaways!
Ripley’s Fright Nights
Through the month of October, Ripley's Haunted Adventure will be hosting its annual Fright Nights. This will be every weekend though the month of October.
Fright Nights at Ober Mountain
🔦 The lights are dim, the screams are louder, and Fright Nights are BACK at Ripley's Haunted Adventure! 👻 Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October for more scares, more screams, and more terrifying twists around every corner. As if surviving wasn't enough, you'll also receive a FREE gift with ticket purchase! 🎁 Do you dare enter? 😱
Halloween Nights at Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster
Halloween is taking over Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster with a brand-new experience this year! Race the mountain after dark as live actors join the experience for the first time, bringing spooky surprises along the way. Catch the Halloween fun every Friday and Saturday in October, and the first Friday and Saturday of November from 5 PM to close. Fridays from 5pm - 11pm Saturdays from 5pm - 12am
Paradise Market
Paradise Market, hosted by Bloom Events, makes its grand debut this spring on the front lawn of Camp Margaritaville Pigeon Forge! Explore 70+ curated vendors featuring boutique fashion, artisan goods, permanent jewelry, and more. Free and open to the public and resort guests. Day guests: $5 Parking
Halloween in the Holler
During the month of October, things get spooky at Moonshine Mountain Coaster in Gatlinburg! The coaster ride turns haunted every weekend in October plus the last full week of October. Be sure to stop in and see whats lurking in the holler.
Monday, October 19, 2026
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Friday, October 23, 2026
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October 23, 2026 -Smoky Mountain Overland Invasion
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October 23, 2026 -Rodney Atkins: 2026 Country Tonite Celebrity Concert Series
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October 23, 2026 -Harvey’s Boo Bash: After Hours Halloween Event
Smoky Mountain Overland Invasion
The 2026 Smoky Mountain Overland Invasion is the first annual event held at the LeConte Event Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. The Expo brings together overland, adventure travel, and outdoor lifestyle. The Smoky Mountain Overland Invasion features vendors that showcase adventure travel equipment, camping gear, vehicles, bikes, and services. In addition, The Smoky Mountain Overland Invasion offers educational opportunities, demonstrations and conferences. So whether you are just beginning to think about overlanding or a seasoned enthusiast the Smoky Mountain Overland Invasion has something for everyone.
Rodney Atkins: 2026 Country Tonite Celebrity Concert Series
With eight Top 5 singles, six No. 1s, and 1 Billion career on-demand streams under his belt, Atkins is one of Country musics most prominent artists. Continuing to be recognized as a powerful voice on Country radio, his Platinum-selling No. 1 Watching You earned the songwriter a BMI Million-Air award and the top spot on Country Airchecks top-played songs of the decade list. Atkins was the second most-played male artist of the decade overall. He has also sold over 11 million units and earned ten career Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum RIAA certifications to date, including his latest Gold-certified single, Caught Up In The Country (feat. The Fisk Jubilee Singers), which also set the record for longest-running single in Billboard Country Airplay history at 57 weeks. Atkins recently performed on NBCs TODAY Show, GMAs Strahan & Sara, and FOX & Friends.
Harvey’s Boo Bash: After Hours Halloween Event
Dollywood's newest after-hours event takes place on select dates during the last half of October at the height of spooky season. For the first time ever, visitors can enjoy Dollywood after 9:00 pm while the park is decorated for their annual Harvest Festival & Great Pumpkin Luminights event.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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October 24, 2026 -Smoky Mountain Sunrise at SkyPark
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October 24, 2026 -Hiking Adaptive Program
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October 24, 2026 -Chocolate Wine Trail
Smoky Mountain Sunrise at SkyPark
Best Sunrise in the Smokies Tickets go on sale approximately one month prior to the beginning of the event Starting October 3th, those who have purchased tickets for the sunrise event will have the opportunity to board the SkyLift before sunrise to witness a breathtaking view of the Smoky Mountains and the city of Gatlinburg below. Those attending will enjoy live music, breakfast, and take home a souvenir mug. Ticketholders can access SkyLift , SkyCenter , SkyBridge , SkyDeck , SkyTrail , and the Tulip Tower ! This location is perfect for taking photos and proposals, and is widely regarded as the best spot in Gatlinburg to view the sunrise. This spectacular event has a limited capacity, and tickets can only be purchased online. Tickets are valid for the entire day of your choosing, enabling guests to leave and re-enter the SkyPark as many times as they wish throughout operating hours that day. *The SkyLift will begin loading 30 minutes before sunrise time* 10/3 - Sunrise: 7:31 AM 10/10 - Sunrise: 7:36 AM 10/17 - Sunrise: 7:42 AM 10/24 – Sunrise: 7:48 AM 10/31 – Sunrise: 6:55 AM *Gatlinburg SkyPark’s Cancellation Policy: “All sales are final. This ticket grants early access to the SkyPark and is weather-dependent. In the event severe weather prohibits us from offering the sunrise session, the purchaser can contact SkyPark with any questions or concerns.” Tickets go on sale approximately one month prior to the beginning of the event
Hiking Adaptive Program
Experience a day hike regardless of ability or accessibility. Adaptive equipment will be available to borrow, and volunteers to assist with navigating trails. Offered in partnership with Catalyst Sports. Free. Porters Creek Trail, Tenn. To learn more or register, visit CatalystSports.org/great-smoky-mountain-adaptive-hike-bike.
Chocolate Wine Trail
Join us for an indulgent pairing experience on the Rocky Top Wine Trail. What you'll get: 1 glass of wine/hard cider per location (3 total) 1 dessert per location (3 total) 2 free wine/hard cider samples per location You can start the event at Mountain Valley Winery, Hillside Winery, or Apple Barn Hard Cider Company. Must be 21 years or older to participate with a valid photo ID. Event is held rain or shine, all sales are final.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
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