What's Happening in the Smokies?

Your Guide To Things To Do, See & Experience

Stay connected to what’s happening throughout the Smoky Mountains. Explore local events, seasonal activities, travel ideas, helpful tips, and some of the best things to see and do in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and beyond. Whether you’re planning a trip or already here, we’ll help you discover more of the Smokies.

WAHOOOOO! – THE WILDEST ZIPLINE IN THE SMOKIES!

Wahoo Ziplines near the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, offers fun for everyone from age 5 to 95. How can they say that? Because ziplining...

XTREME RACING – GO-KARTS BUILT FOR SPEED!

  In Pigeon Forge there is one place for fast go-kart action and that is Dubby’s Xtreme Racing between Lights #5 and #6. This is...

SMOKY MOUNTAIN OUTDOORS – A WHITEWATER JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME!

  If you are looking for outdoor fun and an unforgettable experience on the water, then come to the Smoky Mountains for a whitewater journey...

LEGACY MOUNTAIN ZIPLINES – A TRIP ADVISOR “EXCELLENT” ADVENTURE

“Great Experience”…”Best time ever!”… “Amazing!!!!” These are a few of the TripAdvisor comments about Legacy Mountain Ziplines in Sevierville, TN, next to the Tennessee...

WHITEWATER ADVENTURE BEGINS AT RAFTING IN THE SMOKIES IN TENNESSEE

Are you looking for fun and adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee? Then look no farther than Rafting in the Smokies Family Adventure...

PIGEON FORGE THRILL RIDE – THE ALPINE COASTER!

ZIP TO NEW HEIGHTS AT SMOKY MOUNTAIN ZIPLINES IN PIGEON FORGE!

Have you experienced a Canopy Tour? Do you know what a Canopy tour is? You can come to the Smoky Mountains to find out, but...

LET’S GO WANDER THE SPIRITS TRAIL OF THE SMOKIES!

In The Island you will find Bootleggers Homemade Wine and Ole Smoky Moonshine. At Bootleggers you can sample from 11 different Tennessee wines including Scuppernong,...

THE FAMILY RECREATION CENTER IN PIGEON FORGE IS THE TRACK!

SUMMER STARTS WITH A BANG!! AT FIREWORKS SUPERMARKET

If you are looking to start off your summer with a bang! and a boom! and a Ka-bam!…then go to Fireworks Supermarket in the Smoky...

RIDE AND ZIP AT JAYELL RANCH IN THE TENNESSEE SMOKIES

The horseback ride is a leisurely ride along a shady path on some of the gentlest horses you can find. The experienced guides will lead...

TAKE THE CHALLENGE AT NASCAR SPEEDPARK IN THE SMOKIES!

     At NASCAR Speedpark in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, you can challenge the track, challenge your friends and family, or you can...

BIG ROCK DUDE RANCH AT PONDEROSA FOR SMOKY MOUNTAIN FAMILY FUN!

They have a fully stocked fishing pond with picnic tables around the pond for you and your kids to sit around, enjoy nature, compare fishing...

SLIP AND SLIDE AT THE OUTDOOR GRAVITY PARK, PIGEON FORGE’S NEWEST ATTRACTION!

If you are looking for a fun outdoor adventure in Pigeon Forge, TN, then check out the Outdoor Gravity Park. They offer two wet and...

FAMILY FUN, MOUNTAIN VIEWS & MORE AT NEXT TO HEAVEN IN TOWNSEND

Taking the short drive to Next To Heaven in Townsend, TN will provide you and your friends and family with a full day’s worth of fun...

PARROT MOUNTAIN – THE PERFECT PLACE TO SPEND A DAY IN PIGEON FOREGE, TN.

Parrot Mountain and Garden is a beautiful Eco tourist bird park located near the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee in Pigeon Forge. You can stroll down...

CAPTAIN JIM’S SEAFOOD BUFFET – GOOD FOOD AND GOOD FRIENDS

If you are looking to haul in a great seafood catch in Pigeon Forge, look no farther than Captain Jim’s Seafood Buffet. Captain Jim’s is...

GET UP-CLOSE-AND-PERSONAL WITH THE ANIMALS AT SMOKY MOUNTAIN DEER FARM

The Smoky Mountain Deer Farm in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, is the perfect place to pet, hug, rub, stroke, feed and kiss barnyard...

MAGIC BEYOND BELIEF!! – YOU HAVE TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT!

  Magic Beyond Belief is a magical, musical family experience that is fun for all ages. Darren Romeo, magician and singer, presents a full-scale production...

UP, UP AND AWAY IN MY BEAUTIFUL PIGEON FORGE BALLOON

In their 1967 hit “Up, Up and Away”, the 5th Dimension took you on a musical flight in their “beautiful balloon”. “We could flow among...

WONDERFUL AND WONDROUS – THAT’S THE WONDER OF WONDERWORKS IN PIGEON FORGE!

One of the first wondrous sites you see when you drive into Pigeon Forge is the wonderful upside-down house that is WonderWorks. This is the...

FROM MORNING UNTIL NIGHT MEL’S CLASSIC DINER SERVES-UP GOOD FOOD AND FUN!

 Mel’s Classic Diner in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is a long-standing Smoky Mountain tradition of classic 1950’s good American food, in a clean, friendly and fun...

ENJOY THE MAGIC OF MAGIQUEST IN PIGEON FORGE, TN!

MagiQuest is a magical, entertainment castle that sits in the heart of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. You will know you have arrived when you see the...

IT IS COLD OUTSIDE BUT THE LAZER PORT FUN CENTER OFFERS GREAT INDOOR FUN!

There is a beautiful covering of snow in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains so it is time for some indoor fun at the Lazer Port Fun...

Four-wheeling Fun In The Smokies at Bluff Mountain ATV!

 For great four-wheeling fun in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, hitch a ride with Bluff Mountain ATV in Pigeon Forge, TN. You can ride...

THE OLD MILL IN PIGEON FORGE – HISTORY, SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AND GREAT FOOD!

Since the early 1800’s, the Old Mill has been the heart of Pigeon Forge, even supplying electricity to the town until 1935. Today the Old...

COMMENTS FROM OUR FACEBOOK & WEB FRIENDS

Smoky Mountain visitors are checking out the Best Read Guide page and visiting our Facebook pageto find out information about the Smokies. Here are some...

WHAT’S THE BUZZ IN THE SMOKIES?

2014 is going out with a bang in the Smokies as Holiday activities continue right through the New Year. Plus there are on-going activities of...

ARE YOU IN THE MOOD FOR MEXICAN FOOD – TRY VILLA ZAPATA IN PIGEON FORGE.

Villa Zapata honors two Mexican revolutionaries – Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata – but you can honor your stomach with some great Mexican food when...

ARE YOU HUNGRY? IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS, COLLIER RESTAURANTS CAN FILL YOU UP!

ARE YOU HUNGRY?? When you are visiting the Great Smoky Mountains you will work up a powerful appetite playing, shopping, and visiting all of the...

RIDE THE BLUFF! SEE THE SMOKIES UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL!!

Bluff Mountain ATV is one of the most exciting, adventurous and best ways to see the trails and forests of the Smoky Mountains up close...

THE GREAT WHO-DUN-IT MURDER MYSTERY THEATER IN PIGEON FORGE!

You are enjoying a nice dinner out, when suddenly a shot rings out and a person slumps to the ground! It sounds like the beginning...

RUGGED ESPN LUMBERJACKS, BEAUTIFUL LUMBERJILLS, TIMBERDOGS AND SANTA CLAUS AT THE LUMBERJACK FEUD!

The Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud is on of the most unique shows in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains. Inside the World’s Largest Indoor Lumberjack Sports...

WINTER HAPPENINGS IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN CITIES OF PIGEON FORGE, GATLINBURG AND SEVIERVILLE.

The winter months in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee light-up with activities ranging from the Winterfest Lights to fun on the mountain and holiday...

THERE’S GRAND ENTERTAINMENT TIMES FIVE AT GRAND MAJESTIC THEATER!

The Grand Majestic Theater on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, offers musical and magical entertainment for all ages and types of music lovers, plus great...

PIGEON FORGE’S COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZA, THE COMEDY BARN!

What do you get when you mix comedians, dogs. jugglers, country music, a Willie Nelson ventriloquist and a mind-reading pig? Well The Comedy Barn of...

TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS – AT THE HATFIELD & MCCOY DINNER SHOW!

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SAY “YEE-HAW” TO THE SMITH FAMILY AT THE GRAND MAJESTIC THEATER IN PIGEON FORGE

The Grand Majestic Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, next to the Great Smoky Mountains, is home to five great live shows with a whole bunch...

HERE’S “THE BUZZ” FOR EARLY OCTOBER IN THE SMOKIES!!

Harvest Fest Business Display in the Smokies Fall is a great time to visit the Tennessee Smokies and the accommodating cities of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg,...

WE’RE ALL GOING COUNTRY TONITE – IN PIGEON FORGE THAT IS!

Country Tonite is one of the longest-running and one of the “must see” shows in the Smokies. The theater sits like a grand palace on...

WIN COMBO PASSES TO MAGIQUEST IN PIGEON FORGE1

Take your family into a magical world where together you and your magic wands discover new worlds, search for clues and open treasure chests, and...

PIGEON FORGE ROD RUN REVS UP IN PIGEON FORGE

Car enthusiasts are driving to Pigeon Forge on September 12-13, 2014 for the Pigeon Forge Rod Run, and annual event that showcases thousands of gorgeous...

NATIONAL QUARTET CONVENTION MOVES TO PIGEON FORGE

The Great Smoky Mountains provide a marvelous background to the incredible music of the National Quartet Convention that arrives at their new home at the...

DO YOU WANT TO FLY? COME TO FLYAWAY IN PIGEON FORGE.

Man’s early attempt to fly Pictures of man attempting to fly have been found on cave walls dating back 4,300 years. The story of Icarus...

WONDERFUL THINGS TO SEE AND DO AT WONDERWORKS

What has over 100 interactive exhibits… is fun for ALL ages… is big enough for Lazer-Tag… has a World-Class Magician inside… and can take you...

FIVE OAKS RIDING STABLES.. A NATURE PARK WITH AMAZING VIEWS!

Nestled in the Smoky Mountain foothills, just off the Parkway in Sevierville, TN, is a horseback riding stable that offers convenience, amazing views, and several...

FOLLOW THE RAINBOW TO PARROT MOUNTAIN IN PIGEON FORGE, TN

Parrot Mountain is one of the most beautiful and tranquil places in the Great Smoky Mountains area that isn’t in the National Park. Just follow...

START YOUR MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE IN THE SMOKIES WITH A “WAHOO!”

You are looking for a new, fun, outdoor experience. Something that will take you to new heights and dizzying speeds. An adventure to make you...

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