The holidays are approaching and we begin this season with Halloween! You may be surprised to know that there’s some great things to do for Halloween in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Sure, you can take the kids from house to house in the neighborhood, but imagine spending the holiday in The Great Smoky Mountains! To make your Halloween planning a little easier, we’ve put together the best events to attend for an unforgettable experience!
Spooktacular Halloween Event 
Where: Pigeon Forge Community Center
First, is an annual Halloween tradition that is a must for all families! It’s a non- scary and family friendly event for kids to go trick or treating. Local businesses will be in attendance and decorated for halloween with fun displays. The businesses in attendance will also be handing out candy for all trick or treaters. In addition to all the candy, your family can enjoy a costume contest, hayrides, and even a haunted maze! Be sure to head out to the Pigeon Forge Community Center on Thursday, October 25th, 2018 from 6- 9 pm.
Kick- Off Karnival 
Where: Ripley’s Aquarium of The Smokies
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is hosting a Halloween kickoff event on October 31st from 1 pm- 5 pm. You can expect costumes contests, games, face painting and so much more! Be sure to join the fun in Gatlinburg while loading up on candy and a presentation on trick or treat safety from the Fire Department!
Outbreak Dread The Undead in Pigeon Forge
Where: Hollywood Wax Museum
This new exhibit is a must see during the halloween season! As part of the force meant to stop a worldwide outbreak, you’ll make your way through the ransacked lab, ruined morgue, and rotting basement to assure the undead are contained. What happened here at Chemacorp, where the company was once the global leader in biotechnology? Their experimental DNA-altering Alpha Strain has gone terribly wrong. Unfortunately, it has turned soldiers into aggressive zombies. Now, the building is on lockdown and the only way out is through an emergency exit! Along the way, the sights, sounds, smells, and real live scares will keep you on your toes. It’s a thrill-a-second as you avoid being infected by the undead or exposed to the remaining aerosol doses of Alpha Strain. Contain your fear? No way!
Kyker Farms Corn Maze
Where: Kyker Farms
You’ll be “Kornfused” at this Smoky Mountain attraction! Kyker Farms is family owned and operated for 9 generations while providing fun for the whole family. You can enjoy activities such as: hayrides, slides, corn hole, and even a zip line! With 5 different mazes, there’s something for the whole family! Either try your luck at the “Kornfusing” mazes, or head to the patch for some fun pumpkin picking! Kyker farms is open Thursday- Sunday beginning September 29th- October 31st.
Ripley’s Fright Nights
Where: Ripley’s Haunted Adventure
Come out for the 20th annual Fright Nights event all October long. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday you can enjoy the frightening good time at Ripley’s Haunted Adventure. Additionally, you can pay regular admission price for new themes and ghouls hidden inside the haunted house! Shows start at 6 pm with a character parade to kick off the night. Fright Nights is an attraction geared towards children 12 and older, and all attendees must be at least 6 years of age to enter the haunted house. Can you handle this haunted adventure?
Great Pumpkin LumiNights
Where: Dollywood
Of course, we couldn’t forget about this one! Witness thousands of pumpkins fill the park for Dollywood’s popular event, The Great Pumpkin LumiNights! Meet friendly characters, learn how to carve the perfect pumpkin, and also enjoy glow in the dark face painting from the friendly faces at Dollywood. Family friendly pumpkins and scenes will fill Timber Canyon for the beloved festival. The Great Pumpkin LumiNights will go from September 28th through November 3rd every night! No only will you find fall inspired treats, but also photo opportunities, and characters. Additionally, you can experience the fall decorations, pumpkins, delicious foods, and of course, the thrilling rides at Dollywood!
Mysterious Mansion Haunted House
Where: Gatlinburg’s Mysterious Mansion
Get ready for a new show this season! This famous haunted house is ready for endless cares, scream, and suspense! This unguided tour through the house allows you and some friends to explore down corridors, winding staircases, and also creepy chambers. If you dare to enter, prepare to experience horror fro what lives within!
Sevier County Sheriff’s Office 3rd Annual Spooktacular Block Party
Where: Sevier County Sheriff’s Office (Downtown Sevierville)
Lastly, this Halloween, The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is back to offer a free and safe environment for the youth of Sevier County to spend their Halloween! This year’s Spooktacular Block Party will be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 from 5:00pm-9:00pm in Downtown Sevierville. Additionally, children will have the opportunity to trick or treat with local fire, police, EMS, and other government agencies that work within Sevier County.
