Many events take place in the towns of Smokey Mountains. Coordinating a visit with them adds more fun. Events like Pigeon Forge Community Chorus, Gatlinburg's Festival of Trees, Great Smoky Arts & Crafts, Winter Magic Tunes & Tales, Dollywood's Christmas Festival and of course New Years Bash events are all celebrated with gusto.

The best event is Smoky Mountain Winterfest celebrated each year from November to February in multiple locations including Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. These quaint mountain towns get transformed into a wonderland of lights and magnificent shows. Enjoy food, displays and entertainment along with marvelous mountain air.

The singular event drawing thousands of people to Smoky Mountains is the Fall Foliage Event in autumn. The marvelous colors of autumn in the Smokies for seven weeks or more turn the mountain-scape aflame in yellow, orange and red, spectacularly visible from many vantage points. This spectacular natural event is awaited eagerly.

Good places to observe fall colors are Newfound Gap Road from Alum Cave Trailhead to Kephart Prong Trailhead, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Foothills Parkway East & West, and Heintooga Ridge Road.