The season of winter in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is a very special and much celebrated time of year. As the cold mountain air moves in, holiday lights, decorations and cheer settle in to the town, transforming the city of Pigeon Forge into a festive winter wonderland.
If are visiting Pigeon Forge any time this winter, you are in for quite the special treat! There are several wonderful winter events that you and your friends or family will love to check out. Take a look at some of the Pigeon Forge December events below and begin planning your Smoky Mountain getaway!
Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights
Take in more than five million glittering holiday lights from the comfort of a climate-controlled Pigeon Forge trolley. These trolley tours begin and end at Patriot Park and run Monday through Friday three times per night. Each tour comes complete with a knowledgeable tour guide, who will share stories and tales of Pigeon Forge’s rich history and light display.
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas
The town’s most famed amusement park celebrates the holiday season with four million Christmas lights. Treat your family to a show at the park, featuring some of your holiday favorites, including O’ Holy Night and A Christmas Carol. Santa will also be here in his workshop to hear the children’s Christmas wishes!
Real Snow in the Smokies at the Titanic
Although the town of Pigeon Forge is located in the mountains, the town only receives significant snowfall a few days out of the year. Luckily, the Titanic Museum attraction is guaranteeing real snowfall every Saturday in December! From the bow of the ship, snowflakes will fall, transforming the museum into a winter wonderland.
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Ring in 2014 in Pigeon Forge at one of the dozens of restaurants or theaters that the town has to offer. Special New Year’s Eve celebration will be held by most of the town’s attractions, promising a fun and exciting way to bring in the New Year. Don’t miss the New Year’s Eve festivities at The Island, where free festivities, a midnight ball drop, live music and a fireworks display will be held.
