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 3 - November 1
Dollywood's National Music & Harvest Celebration
Four weeks of free Southern gospel concerts, visiting crafters, beautiful autumn décor and fantastic foods all add up to one thing—Dollywood’s National Gospel & Harvest Celebration. Enjoy the splendor of fall in the Smoky Mountains with the sounds of Southern gospel music's biggest names including The McKameys, Gold City, Karen Peck & New River, the Florida Boys and many, many more! (Closed Thursdays) - 1-800-DOLLYWOOD

October 31 - November 2
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 8 - January 3
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.

Special Features at Smoky Mountain Christmas:

Christmas Pyramid
Marvel at the country’s tallest German Christmas pyramid as it towers 45 feet above Dollywood revealing intricate carvings depicting the Nativity. Situated at the entrance of Craftsman’s Valley, the Christmas pyramid symbolizes a cherished holiday...

Parade of Lights
Everyone loves a parade, especially Dollywood’s daily Parade of Lights featuring Christmas floats adorned with brightly colored lights. Holiday characters add to the excitement as the parade makes its way, bringing holiday fun to everyone.

Tinker the Talking Christmas Tree
Tinker the Talking Christmas Tree makes a triumphant holiday return as the star of Christmas Karaoke at the Valley Theatre. Choose from a variety of holiday favorites and gather ‘round the microphone as you sing along with Tinker for a Christmas...

Appalachian Christmas
Celebrate an acoustic Christmas at the Back Porch Theatre with Appalachian Christmas. Let the beautiful sound of the music take you back to a simpler time.

Carol of the Trees
Each night thousands of lights and pyrotechnics synchronize with holiday music to transform our Rivertown Lake into a "seasonal symphony for the senses."

Christmas in the Smokies
Dollywood’s musical Christmas tradition features a 12-member cast and seven-piece band performing hometown holiday favorites that celebrate the joy of the season. (Free general seating tickets distributed daily.) Tickets: Free seating ticket...

Christmas with the Kingdom Heirs
Celebrate a Southern Gospel Christmas as the Kingdom Heirs keep your spirits high with your favorite Christmas hymns and songs.

Dolly's Christmas Chapel
The Robert F. Thomas Chapel presents guest performances by area choral groups throughout each day.

Dollywood's Babes in Toyland
It’s Dollywood’s most elaborate stage show ever—Dollywood’s Babes in Toyland! Featuring a cast of 20 performers and a fully-orchestrated musical score, this family classic follows “Alan” and “Jane” on...

Miss Lillian (Character)
Dollywood’s Miss Lillian, proprietress of Miss Lillian’s Chicken House, makes the tastiest fried chicken you’ll find anywhere, and she serves it up with a rousing song sure to get the entire family singing along. And be on the lookout...

O Holy Night
A little girl looks for an angel; three shepherds follow a star. They all find their way to the heart of “The Christmas Story.”

Scrooge
Ebenezer Scrooge—During Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas, you’re sure to encounter one of Charles Dickens’ most enduring characters, Ebenezer Scrooge, as he spreads his own brand of Christmas cheer throughout the park.

Victorian Melodies
Outfitted in period costumes, this quartet strolls throughout Dollywood performing holiday music true to the Victorian era.