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Welcome to Christmas Fun in Sevier County!
🎄 Welcome to Christmas in Sevier County!
Experience the magic of the holiday season in Sevier County, Tennessee! From sparkling Christmas lights to cozy mountain moments, this guide is your go-to source for family-friendly winter fun in the Smokies.
Whether you're a local family looking for weekend adventures or a visitor spending Christmas in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, or Sevierville, we’ve gathered the best holiday events, Christmas parades, winter festivals, and local deals—all in one place.
From Christmas light displays and winter festivals to can’t-miss shows, Santa visits, and snowy mountain adventures, you’ll find everything you need to make this season unforgettable. Discover holiday shopping spots, festive attractions, scenic winter hikes, and special discounts for Sevier County locals that make celebrating even sweeter.
✨Bookmark this page and check back often!
We’re updating it all season long with new events, insider tips, and local holiday fun happening across Sevier County and the Great Smoky Mountains.
🎄 Christmas at the Courthouse Returns 🎄
Free Family Event in Sevier County
Christmas at the Courthouse is returning for its 5th annual celebration, and this year’s event promises to be bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever! This free holiday gathering on the Sevier County Courthouse lawn brings our community together to celebrate the season through lights, music, activities, vendors, and festive family fun.
Ice Skating in Sevierville
Ice Skating is back in Sevierville- and Better than Ever! ✨
The holiday magic is officially returning to Wilderness at the Smokies… and trust us, you’re going to want this on your family’s winter bucket list! 😍 Starting November 7–9, then daily November 14–January 4, and again January 9–11, the resort is transforming 3,200 sq. ft. of their outdoor wave pool into a REAL ice skating rink, complete with lights, music, snacks, and nonstop winter fun! 🎄💫
And the best part? You don’t have to stay at the resort to enjoy the rink. Locals, visitors, day guests— everyone’s invited to join the frosty fun! ❄️
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR:
✨ Real Ice Rink with twinkling lights & holiday vibes
🎅 Santa on Ice (select dates!)
🙌 DJ Dance Nights + Glow Nights every Friday & Saturday
⛸ Dazzling Ice Performances from The Ice Chalet
❄️ Beginner-Friendly Youth Skate with Monty & Molly
🎁 Skate for a Cause benefiting Second Harvest
🏒 Youth Hockey Games on December 6
🌮 Tacolicious Taco Truck, hot cocoa, s’mores & more
🧊 Public Admission: $18.99 + tax (includes skate rental)
🎟 Soaky Mountain Season Pass Holders: $10.99 + tax
🎄 LOCAL DAYS ARE BACK! 💙
December 1-4 & Decembre 8-11
Show a valid Sevier County ID (or pay stub + ID) & Skate for just $5 + tax!
🕒 GENERAL SKATE HOURS:
Mon–Thurs: 4–9 PM
Fri: 4–10:30 PM
Sat: 10 AM–10:30 PM
Sun: 10 AM–9 PM
🎉 Holiday Weeks (Nov 22–29 & Dec 20–Jan 3): 10 AM–10:30 PM
(Hours may vary; be sure to double-check!)
DIY Salt Dough Ornaments
The perfect Christmas DIY project to do with kids! 🎅
Salt-dough ornaments are one of the sweetest ways to capture those tiny hands before they grow. These Santa-shaped handprint ornaments are simple, kid-friendly, and make meaningful gifts for grandparents and loved ones. Below you'll find the salt dough recipe, step-by-step instructions, painting tips, and optional materials for adding personal touches.
Gatlinburg's Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade
Gatlinburg’s 50th Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade Names Hunter Hayes as Grand Marshal ✨
Gatlinburg is turning up the holiday cheer! 🎄 The City just announced that GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist Hunter Hayes will serve as Grand Marshal for the 50th Annual Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade, presented by Ole Smoky Distillery.
This beloved, award-winning event will illuminate the Parkway on Friday, December 5, at 7:30 PM, bringing together thousands of families for one of the most anticipated holiday celebrations in the Smokies. The parade features festive floats, joyful marching bands, larger-than-life holiday balloons, and over one million LED lights shining throughout downtown Gatlinburg as part of the city’s Winter Magic Celebration.
🎟️ Grandstand seating is available now for $50, including bleacher seating, a commemorative Santa hat, and prime viewing at Traffic Light #3 (TV Zone) or the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Tickets can be purchased here: bit.ly/3MfPra7
📍 Parade Route: Begins at Baskins Creek Bypass and East Parkway, turns south onto the Parkway at Traffic Light #3, and ends at Traffic Light #10.
🚗 Plan Ahead: Lane closures begin at 4:30 PM, and parade route traffic will close around 7 PM; arrive early to secure parking and enjoy the festivities!
✨ Can’t make it in person? The parade will also air on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Credit: Visit Gatlinburg
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