November 1 - December 31
Old Fashioned Hayrides
Enjoy a unique hayride with family or friends downtown Gatlinburg. As fall begins in the Smoky Mountains, take this fun filled hayride and enjoy breath taking views of our beautiful mountain foliage. Departure is at traffic light #6 at the Mountain Mall. Rides leave approximately every 45 minutes. Call 865-436-3897 for more information.
October 30 - November 1
Cherokee Fall Rod Run
Location: Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
Contact: Janice Wildcatt (828) 497-8122
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
The Rod Run features more than 500 classic and customized automobiles built before 1972. The mountains and miles of surrounding roads, including the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway, make for good driving and amazing views. Plus, the many attractions at Cherokee make the Rod Run fun for the entire family.
November 7 - January 2
Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas
Dollywood’s winter wonderland of more than 3 million holiday lights sets the stage for the premiere of Dollywood’s Babes in Toyland, Dollywood's most elaborate stage production ever. Enjoy a family holiday like no other with heartwarming Christmas shows, holiday foods, and thrilling rides.
November 3 - February 28
20th Annual Smoky Mountain Winterfest
A county wide event, which includes cities of Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge. See millions of Christmas lights, parades, and lots of special events.
www.thewebstation.net/winterfest
November 4
Gatlinburg Winter Magic Kick-off & Chili Cook-off
Gatlinburg lights the city with millions of winter lights, an award winning chili contest, fireworks and entertainment. Offering mouth-watering recipes of homemade chili ranging from mild and delightful to wild and adventurous, the City of Gatlinburg hosts its 20th annual Winter Magic Kickoff and Chili Cookoff on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. on River Road and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza.
November 5
20th Annual Winterfest Kickoff
Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge.
November 6 - December 30
Winterfest Trolly Tour of Lights
Fun Time Trolley Station at Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge. 6:30 p.m. (Mon. - Fri. except Nov. 23) - Call 865-453-6444 for reservations.
November 26
Tanger Style Midnight Madness Sale
Beginning at 12:01am on Nov. 27, enjoy the Tanger Midnight Madness Sale at Tanger Five Oaks Factory Outlet Center – 865-453-1053 www.tangeroutlet.com
November 27-29
Tanger After Thanksgiving Sale
After the Midnight Madness Sale, enjoy a few more days of unbelievable savings at Sevierville's famous outlet mall, Tanger Five Oaks. (865) 453-1053 www.tangeroutlet.com
November (TBA)
Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame Gala
Hosted by the Tennessee Museum of Aviation, this is Tennessee's largest annual aviation social event. The state’s Official Aviation Hall of Fame honors and enshrines individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to aviation and aerospace. The public is invited. Black-tie optional. Reservations are required.
Toll-Free: (866) AV MUSEUM.
www.tnairmuseum.com
November (Thanksgiving week)
Arts & Crafts Community Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show
The Arts & Crafts Community Easter Arts & Crafts Show displays unique handcrafted wares made by members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
Daily
Ghost Walk of Gatlinburg
"Ghostwalk of Gatlinburg" is a walking night-time tour of Gatlinburg's most historic and "haunted" places which takes about one hour, and is approximately one mile in length. The walk is lantern-led and guided by a local storyteller dressed in costume. "Ghostwalk" is not a haunted-house tour. It is a storytelling experience with a twist of murder and mayhem. We get your attention, but we don't chase you around with chainsaws. The stories feature a combination of local legends, history, superstition, folk tales and fiction. The tour's purpose is to revisit many historic and forgotten stories of murder and chaos that took place during the past 100 years in Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Tours leave nightly at 9, 10:30 and midnight. Reservations required. 865-556-0674
www.ghostwalkofgatlinburg.com
