As we journey into the final months of the year, we enter a season of thankfulness and observance. It's a time to remember what is truly important and seek out the light that brings us all closer together. It's a time for family and the love we share. A traditional Christmas in the Smoky Mountains is just what is needed. We at Dollywood Parks & Resorts can't wait to see all the memories you'll make. To see and do it all, we recommend a resort package which combines day tickets to our award-winning parks with an overnight stay at one of our well-appointed onsite resorts.
Explore PackagesStay at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa or Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort for exclusive perks and benefits while you explore the Great Smoky Mountains. Dollywood theme park is nestled in the Smokies, so you’ll always have a great view of the mountains while you enjoy world-class roller coasters, festivals, delicious culinary offerings, and live entertainment.
Nov. 1, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026
The spirit of the season shines brightest during America's Best Christmas Event. Here, the skies dance with the glimmer of more than 6 million twinkling lights, the sounds of our award-winning shows fill the air with Christmas cheer, and family memories are made beneath star-lit mountain skies.
Explore The FestivalDollywood Parks & Resorts are nestled in the heart of the Smokies and full of exciting things to do around every corner. A theme park, water park and two resort hotels make up Dollywood’s destination experience in and around the mountains. From unique dining, entertainment, and shopping to rides, slides, and attractions for every age, you'll never tire of things to do.
Dollywood Parks & Resorts are conveniently located just half-a-days drive from most of the eastern U.S. in scenic Pigeon Forge, TN at the gateway of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Additionally, McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville offers flights from across the country. and is located less than an hour away. Make yourself right at home, even before you arrive!
Map ItThe Smokies are home to a number of outdoor festivals, shows, family entertainment options, inviting hotel stays, and cabins, drawing visitors from all over the world every season to the towns of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Visitors will get a glimpse of the Great Smoky Mountains from wherever they stay. A few minutes’ drive separates secluded mountain experiences from the hustle and bustle of the heart of town, where visitors and locals alike enjoy the comfort of Southern cuisine and genuine mountain culture.
See Dolly Parton’s Stampede where 32 magnificent horses and a cast of top-notch riders take you on a thrilling family-friendly adventure. Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show invites you to join the most famous pirate, Blackbeard, and his quartermaster, Calico Jack, as they lead their crews in a battle on land, on deck, in water and high above full-sized pirate ships in an indoor hideaway lagoon! Both shows include a fabulous four-course feast!
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