Step into a world where snow-capped peaks meet fairytale magic with our holiday activity guide: ‘Magical Holiday Festivities For A Whimsical Winter in the Smokies.’ Each winter, the Smoky Mountains transform into a wonderland of glistening snow and twinkling lights, creating the perfect backdrop for an array of captivating holiday events. Whether you seek heartwarming holiday traditions or unique winter adventures, our enchanting guide will lead the way to yet another unforgettable festive season.
Sevierville Festivities
DEC 1: Christmas at the Courthouse | Historic Downtown Sevierville
DEC 1-2, 8- 9, 15-16, and 21-23: Meet Santa | Wilderness at the Smokies | 3 pm – 6 pm
RECURRING DAILY – FEB 18: SkyLand’s Festival of Lights at The Ranch | SkyLand Ranch
DEC 1-31: Sevierville’s Smoky Mountain Winterfest
DEC 1-31: Shadrack’s Christmas Adventure | Soaky Mountain Waterpark Parking Lot
DEC 2: Sevierville’s 61st Annual Christmas Parade | Downtown Sevierville
DEC 2: Breakfast with Santa | Golden Corral, Sevierville | 8 am – 10 am
DEC 2, 7-9, 4-16, and 21-23: Meet Santa Snowy Mountain Village | Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland
DEC 5: Breakfast for Dinner with Jolly Elves | Flapjack’s Pancakes, Sevierville | 4:30 pm – 7 pm
DEC 16: Cocoa Crawl at the Commons | Historic Downtown Sevierville
DEC 17: Kids Day with Santa | Quaker Steak & Lube | 4:00 pm – 6 pm
DEC 24: Santa’s Wonderland: Photos with Santa by Reservation Only | Bass Pro Shop
DEC 31: New Year’s Eve Dinner | The Appalachian
DEC 31: MMXXIV at The Pines | New Year’s Eve Bash
DEC 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration – All You Can Eat Seafood & Live Music | Pinchy’s Lobster & Beer Co.
RECURRING DAILY – Jan 7: Snowy Mountain | Soaky Mountain Waterpark
RECURRING DAILY – JAN 15: Ice Skating | Wilderness at the Smokies
Pigeon Forge Festivities
DEC 1 – JAN 6: Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas | Dollywood
DEC 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24: Santa’s Haus at Christmas Place | Fri: 10 am – 9 pm, Sat: 10 am – 9 pm, Sun: 10 am – 6 pm, Mon: 10 am – 6 pm, Thurs: 10 am – 6 pm, Special Days: Dec 23: 10 am – 7 pm, Dec 24: 10 am – 3 pm
Dec 1-30: Winterfest at The Island in Pigeon Forge
RECURRING DAILY – JAN 8: An Old Mill Christmas | The Old Mill
RECURRING DAILY – Feb 18th: Smoky Mountain Winterfest | Pigeon Forge
RECURRING DAILY – FEB 18: Winterfest Driving Tour of Lights | Pigeon Forge
Dec 1-31: Titanic Museum Christmas | Titanic Museum Attraction, Pigeon Forge
DEC 2: Breakfast with Santa | The Old Mill’s Pottery House Cafe
DEC 14: An Evening with Santa and The Polar Express Journey to the North Pole | Beyond the Lens
DEC 31: New Year’s Eve at The Island
Gatlinburg Festivities
DEC 1: 48th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade | Downtown Gatlinburg
DEC 1: Ole Red’s Countrified Christmas Parade Party | Downtown Gatlinburg
DEC 1-3: Great Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Community Holiday Show | Gatlinburg Convention Center
DEC 1-Jan 1: Enchanted Christmas at Anakeesta | Anakeesta
RECURRING DAILY – JAN 31: Lights Over Gatlinburg | Gatlinburg SkyPark
RECURRING DAILY – Feb 15: Gatlinburg Winter Magic | Downtown Gatlinburg
DEC 1-2, 8-9, 15-16: Winter Magic Tunes and Tales | Downtown Gatlinburg
DEC 31: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show and Ball Drop | Space Needle
DEC 31: New Year’s Eve Lights of Wonder | Gatlinburg SkyPark