Here at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort, it seems as if we blinked and suddenly the season had changed! Vibrant leaf colors in the Smokies, relaxing hikes in the afternoon sun, and Pumpkin Spice everything has signaled that Fall is here. Next stop: holiday fun! Check out these special Smoky Mountains events that will get you in the mood for cooler days, quiet nights, and special times with the ones you love.
What: Townsend Grains & Grits Festival
When: November 5, 2022
Where: Townsend, TN
Experience the best of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail all in one place during Townsend’s popular Grains & Grits Festival featuring live entertainment and gourmet food.
What: Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas
When: November 5, 2022 – January 1, 2023
Where: Pigeon Forge, TN
Savor delicious treats, enjoy holiday-themed entertainment, and marvel at the park and resort decked out in Christmas decorations and over 6 million twinkling lights.
What: Pigeon Forge Winterfest
When: November 10, 2022 – February 19, 2023
Where: Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville, TN
A jam-packed calendar of festivities awaits including light displays, Christmas-themed shows and attractions, and Gatlinburg’s world-famous Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade.
What: Wonders of Light Christmas Village
When: November 10-12, 18-19, 25-26, 2022
Where: Pigeon Forge, TN
A brand new part of Pigeon Forge’s Winterfest celebration, the Wonders of Light Christmas Village features more than 35 local artisans offering handmade gifts and seasonal items.
What: Christmas in the Village
When: November 25-26, December 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 2022
Where: Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, Townsend, TN
Enjoy craft demonstrations, warm seasonal refreshments, and listening to living history interpreters tell the stories of early Appalachian Christmas traditions.
What: Townsend Christmas Parade
When: December 4, 2022
Where: Townsend, TN
Be on the lookout for Santa as you take part in of one of Townsend’s largest events that attracts thousands to the Peaceful Side of the Smokies.
No matter which way you choose to enjoy the special events in beautiful Townsend, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville, we hope you’ll make Little Arrow Outdoor Resort your home base. With accommodations to suit every taste including tiny homes, glamping tents, spacious vacation houses, and fully-appointed RV spots, we offer the perfect place to unwind as you celebrate the seasons in East Tennessee!
