Play a game of giant chess or another outdoor game on The Mountain Mile lawn
Explore millions of Winterfest holiday lights on a self-guided driving tour( Jan. 1- Feb. 15, 2026) and( Nov. 6- Feb. 14, 2027)
See The Fountain Show at The Island in Pigeon Forge and experience more than 20 animatronic life-sized dinosaurs during The Island’ s Jurassic Adventure( March- Sept.)
Experience real chuck wagon cooking at Pigeon Forge’ s Chuck Wagon Cookoff( March 6-8, 2026)
Wander through the free Wonders of Light Walking Trail( Jan. 1- Feb. 15, 2026) and( Nov. 6- Feb. 14, 2027)
Visit America’ s only free national park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park( pass is required to park)
Celebrate America’ s 250th birthday with games, food, musical performances and a spectacular fireworks demonstration at Pigeon Forge’ s Patriot Festival( July 3-4, 2026)
Take a drive to Kuwohi( formally Clingmans Dome), the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Learn about the plants, animals and history of the Great Smoky Mountains and discover Appalachian traditions, music and crafts at Pigeon Forge’ s 34th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week( Jan. 5-8, 2026)
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