How to Celebrate Christmas in Pigeon Forge

The holiday season is one of the best times to visit Pigeon Forge. The area comes to life with millions of twinkling lights, beautiful decorations, and fun-filled, festive events. When you’re ready to get into the Christmas spirit, there is no better place to be. To help you plan the perfect trip, we’ve created a guide on how to celebrate Christmas in Pigeon Forge:

Attend a Christmas Show

One of the best ways to feel the holiday spirit come alive is to attend a Christmas show! Luckily, you’ll have several great options when you visit Pigeon Forge. Of course, we’d love to welcome you to Dolly Parton’s Stampede for a memorable holiday adventure! Our Christmas show features 32 magnificent horses, a friendly North Pole and South Pole rivalry, and Santa Claus himself. New for our 2024 season is Elegance on Ice, a segment featuring impressive ice skating skills! Plus, you’ll get to see the true meaning of Christmas come to life during our live nativity. Enjoy it all while feasting on a four-course holiday dinner!

Other popular Christmas shows in the area can be found at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud and The Comedy Barn! Both of these shows combine festive fun, humor, and holiday music to create Christmas performances the whole family will love.

Experience Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas

What better way is there to celebrate Christmas in Pigeon Forge than by attending an award-winning Christmas festival at Dollywood? Smoky Mountain Christmas allows visitors to immerse themselves in a winter wonderland unlike any other. The park is decorated with more than 6 million twinkling lights, dozens of towering trees, and more. Take in the beautiful holiday displays, ride your favorite coasters, watch incredible Christmas shows, taste festive flavors, and do some holiday shopping. Smoky Mountain Christmas has all your favorite parts about the holiday season at one attraction! If you visit on a weekend, experience a dazzling fireworks show that dances in tandem with cheerful holiday classics. You can do it all at Dollywood this Christmas season!

Visit the Titanic Museum Attraction

The spirit of Christmas is abundant at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge! Guests can experience timeless beauty, festive splendor, and heartfelt tributes to the passengers and crew of the RMS Titanic. It’s an unforgettable blend of holiday spirit and historical reverence. Some of the interactive exhibits include shoveling coal in the Boiler Room, learning how to send an SOS distress signal, and walking the $1 million replica of the Grand Staircase. If you plan to visit both our show and the Titanic Museum Attraction, take advantage of our combo tickets that allow you to purchase tickets for both at the same time!

Enjoy Winterfest Lights

When you celebrate Christmas in Pigeon Forge, you can see millions of twinkling lights and holiday decorations throughout the town. A drive down the Parkway will allow you to see wonderful displays, including the 12 Days of Christmas, Smoky Mountain wildlife, and other festive scenes. Gather your loved ones, get some hot chocolate, and prepare for a mesmerizing drive through town taking in all of the lights. You can even visit Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland!

Now that you know how to celebrate Christmas in Pigeon Forge, it’s time to start planning! Take a look at our show schedule and get your tickets for our Christmas show at Dolly Parton’s Stampede today!