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Enjoy Lights & Sights During Sevierville’s Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration
Holiday fun and family adventures glow bright in the Smoky Mountains with millions of twinkling lights and special holiday attractions and happenings. Share in the holiday cheer at the 36th Annual Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration in Sevierville, Tennessee (November 7, 2025 – February 16, 2026).
> Experience the World’s Largest Drive Through Light Show
Be amazed at Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland (November 21 – January 4) at Soaky Mountain Waterpark. Billed as one of the world’s largest drive-thru light displays, this 1.5-mile LED light show is perfectly synchronized to music played on your car stereo. Drive through a super-sized 12 Days of Christmas with humorous displays designed and crafted in-house for a one-of-a-kind show! Afterwards, visit Snowy Mountain Village inside the waterpark for kid’s rides, crafts, holiday treats, and visits with Santa.
> Christmas Shopping
Sevierville stores are treasure troves—and during the holidays, shopping is an attraction all by itself. Tanger Sevierville has over 100 high end designer outlet stores to explore while Sevierville’s antique stores, boutiques, and galleries offer eclectic gift ideas. Shop gifts for adventure-lovers at stores like Bass Pro and Huk or browse locally crafted goods and handmade items from purveyors like Ogle Brothers General Store and the Apple Barn. Make plans to visit historic downtown Sevierville to enjoy lunch or dinner at new chef-driven restaurants like Buffalo Breakfast Co., Seasons 101, and The Appalachian. Then take a picture with the Dolly Parton statue and shop cool boutiques like Beyond 436.
> Ice Skating & Holiday Fun
Wilderness at the Smokies Waterpark Resort celebrates the holidays with a towering Christmas tree in the lobby and special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. The outdoor ice rink is a favorite guest activity and is also open to the public with daily tickets available starting in late November. Pack the swimsuits, too—Wilderness is home to Tennessee’s largest indoor waterpark, The Wild WaterDome, featuring thrilling waterslides, a multistory water coaster, and the Kaleidoscope Kavern lazy river.
For more fun things to see and do this holiday season, check out other festive events like Christmas at the Courthouse featuring a traditional tree lighting in downtown (December 5), Sevierville’s 63rd Annual Christmas Parade (December 6), and SkyLand Ranch’s Festival of Lights at the Ranch presented by Food City (November 7 – January 4)!
Learn more about everything Sevierville has to offer during Smoky Mountain Winterfest and start planning your vacation now at VisitSevierville.com/Winterfest.
Take in the sights, sounds and fun of Sevierville this year.
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