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.

Big Rock Dude Ranch

Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa: A Classic Western Adventure in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa is a Western-themed outdoor attraction...

ENJOY THOMAS KINKADE’S CHRISTMAS OF LIGHT IN THE SMOKIES

  You can experience art coming to life at Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas of Light Celebration!

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FLY THE FRIENDLY SMOKY MOUNTAIN SKIES WITH SCENIC HELICOPTER TOURS

Scenic Helicopter Tours has been giving aerial tours of the Great Smoky Mountains area for over 40 years with safe and FAA and National Park...

WONDERWORKS IS A GREAT EXPERIENCE – JUST ASK PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN THERE

Sometimes the best way to find out about a place like WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge, TN, is to read the comments from other people, and...

MEL’S DINNER – A PIGEON FORGE TRADITION OF FOOD AND FUN

Mel’s Diner is a Pigeon Forge tradition for food and fun at a real American Diner. This is a true ’50’s diner experience with booths,...

THE OLD MILL RESTAURANT & GENERAL STORE – SMOKY MOUNTAIN TRADITIONS

Any trip to the Great Smoky Mountains or the city of Pigeon Forge, needs to include a stop at the Historic Old Mill and the...

PLAY BALL!! SOON TO BE HEARD IN PIGEON FORGE AT THE RIPKEN EXPERIENCE

Final field preparation is taking place at the new Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge, TN. The Ripken Experience is a state-of-the-art baseball fields for tournament...

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...

PIGEON FORGE THRILL RIDE – THE ALPINE COASTER!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

ENJOY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES AT JAYELL RANCH NEAR DOLLYWOOD

“I wanna be a cowboy…” sings Toby Keith echoing the sentiments of so many of us when we were asked what we wanted to be...

SMOKY MOUNTAIN ALPINE COASTER, PIGEON FORGE’S NEWEST ATTRACTION!

You get in your coaster, hands on the brake handles, eager with anticipation for the thrill ahead. You ride up the hill in a steady...

SMOKY MOUNTAIN OUTDOORS – FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

If you are looking for good clean family fun in the Great Smoky Mountains, check out the white water rafting at Smoky Mountain Outdoors. This...

CHECK OUT THE FAMILY ADVENTURE PACKAGES AT RAFTING IN THE SMOKIES!

Rafting in the Smokies has been rafting the Pigeon River since 1978 an they invite you to come out and play! They offer rafting, ziplining,...

ADVENTURE PARK IN SEVIERVILLE OFFERS FUN AND SMILES – DAY AND NIGHT!

Adventure Park near the Great Smoky Mountains offers Zipline and Ropes Course excitement in a 70 acre nature park. Adventure Park is conveniently located on...

THE TRACK IN PIGEON FORGE SAYS “COME RIDE WITH US!”

The Track in Pigeon Forge, at the corner of The Parkway and Stoplight #3, is one of the longest-running Family Fun Parks in the Smokies....

FOXFIRE MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES: MORE THAN JUST A ZIP LINE IN THE SMOKIES!

Six years ago the Postlewaite Farm was a cattle ranch. Now Marc, Marion and their family have carved a first-class attraction out of the Smoky...

UNLIMITED PLAY ALL DAY AT NASCAR SPEEDPARK SMOKY MOUNTAINS!

At NASCAR Speedpark Smoky Mountains, you can have unlimited fun and play all day for one low price. There are 24 rides and attractions at...

CLIMBWORKS OFFERS FUN IN THE SKY IN GATLINBURG – PLUS FREE TICKETS TOO!

Climbworks in Gatlinburg offers Zipline adventures and Mountain Biking with great views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They promise that your feet won’t...

CINCO DE MAYO – A DAY TO CELEBRATE IN THE SMOKIES!

Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for “fifth of May” and is a celebration day in the United States to commemorate the Mexican army’s victory over...

YOU CAN FLY AT FLYAWAY INDOOR SKYDIVING IN PIGEON FORGE, TN

One of man’s greatest desires is to fly – to leave Mother Earth and rise into the sky with the grace of a bird. Now...

EXCITING OUTDOOR ACTION AT OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN SEVIERVILLE, TN

If you are looking for exciting outdoor activities you can go to Outdoor Adventures in Sevierville, TN, to get tickets for over 16 fun and exciting...

SPRING ROD RUN ROARS INTO PIGEON FORGE

The Pigeon Forge Rod Run roared into Pigeon Forge last weekend with the usual array of beautiful classic cars and thousands of hood-peepers and tire-kickers....

SMOKY MOUNTAIN TUNES & TALES KICKS-OFF IN GATLINBURG APRIL 4, 2014

Tunes & Tales begins in downtown Gatlinburg this Friday and Saturday nights. Tunes & Tales is a City of Gatlinburg sponsored event that features storytellers, musical...

SMOKY MOUNTAIN SPRINGFEST BLOOMS IN THE TENNESSEE SMOKIES

It may be hard to believe, but the leaves are budding and the daffodils are in full bloom in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains, and this...

COUNTRY TONITE IN PIGEON FORGE HOSTS THE 40TH ANNUAL “WINTER CARNIVAL OF MAGIC”.

The three day Winter Carnival of Magic convention features appears at the County Tonite Theater on March 6 and continues until Saturday, March 8. The show is...

BARTER THEATRE’S NEW SEASON HAS BEGUN!

Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia, has a rich history dating back to 1933 with one man’s idea to have patrons pay with produce, and has grown...

SHOPPERS PARADISE – FLEA MARKET STYLE!

Imagine 40,000 square feet of Shopping in the Smoky Mountains, with almost everything one can imagine. There are dolls, hats, embroidering, Antiques, T-shirts, Jewelry, Art...

SMOKY MOUNTAIN ATTRACTIONS-OPEN ALL YEAR!

When you are coming to the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee you will find plenty of Outdoor Activities during the winter months of January, February...

RING IN 2014 IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS!

When you think of Gatlinburg perhaps you think of the serenity of the mountains or relaxing on the front porch of you mountain cabin. But...

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS!

Those of us who live in the cities of the Great Smoky Mountains – Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Kodak, Townsend and Cherokee, NC – are...

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE…WITH THE COLORS OF FALL!!

The Foothills Parkway between Highway 32 and Interstate 40 just outside of Cosby, Tennessee, was a perfect place to view the colors on Saturday. The...

CANADA TO THE BAHAMAS TO GATLINBURG – THE TALE OF MR. TABLECLOTH AND MORE

George and Ellice Martin were Canadians living in the Bahamas. George was a CPA with a Public Accounting practice and he decided to start a...

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