10 Things to Do in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg with Kids (2026 Guide) The Smoky Mountains are one of the most-visited family destinations in the country — and for good reason. Within a 20-minute drive of each other, you have a world-class theme pa...
Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival August 15th, 2026, at 3:00 PM till 9:00 PM Townsend, TN 8th Annual Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival 'Fundraiser Join us for a spectacular evening of hot air balloons and family...
Wears Valley vs. Gatlinburg vs. Pigeon Forge: Where Should You Stay? If you're planning a Smoky Mountain trip, you've probably already noticed the problem: Airbnb and VRBO listings are spread across three different towns, and it's not obvious wh...
Best Family Cabin Near Dollywood: What to Look For (2026 Guide) You've promised the kids Dollywood. Now comes the part nobody warns you about: picking the right cabin. There are hundreds of options in the Sevierville-Pigeon Forge area, and mos...
Gatlinburg 4th of July Parade Saturday, July 4th, 2026 Downtown Gatlinburg Event Details Gatlinburg celebrates the 4th of July in a big way and this year will be no exception with the first Independence Day Parade in the nation. The parade h...
Ride Thomas the Tank Engine™ in North Carolina July 23-26 and July 30-August 2, 2026 The perfect family-friendly adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains! Ride with Thomas, enjoy kids activities, live entertainment, photo ops & more! The trai...
Smoky Mountain Big Rig Showdown July 30th - August 1st, 2026 The 2026 Smoky Mountain Big Rig Showdown will be held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Show Schedule Wednesday- July 29, 2026 * 8am Upper Lot open for...
Hot Rod Nationals Sep 04, 2026, 8:00 AM – Sep 05, 2026, 9:00 PM 3179 Wears Valley Rd Sevierville, TN 37862 Join us in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for the largest gathering of engine roaring hot rods where vintage meets velocity. Attendees ca...
Dollywood's Harvest Festival Sept. 14 - Oct. 31, 2026 Fall glows brightest at Dollywood during the Harvest Festival presented by Humana, where crisp autumn days burst with vivid color, and magical nights shimmer with illuminating surprises. By day...
Gatlinburg Harvest Festival * Dates: September 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026 * Price: Free * Recurrence: Recurring daily To fully embrace the fall season, the City of Gatlinburg is holds it's Annual Gatlinburg Harvest Festival from Se...