Events
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Parties on the Plaza
Featured Parties on the PlazaSummer fun starts here! Join us for FREE Parties on the Plaza at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies! Enjoy music, games, face painting, animal ambassadors, and so much more-perfect for the whole family! When: Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays Dates: June 10-August 1, 2026 Time: 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. No purchase necessary. Weather-dependent.
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BBQ Benefit Fundraiser
Rhonda, a single mother, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in February after months of unexplained fatigue. She has been undergoing aggressive chemotherapy and is now preparing for a […]
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Appalachian Relief Fund
FeaturedSinging Benefit Concert Location: Sims Chapel Baptist Church 3325 Sims Rd Sevierville, TN 37876 Date: August 1st, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Featuring: Peyton Cathey and New Generation Isaac's Well Foothills […]
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Day Out With Thomas the Train
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is bringing the magic back this summer… and Thomas is leading the way! Day Out With Thomas™: a limited-time event packed with music, movement, and nonstop […]
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Showdown in the Valley
Showdown in the Valley - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, Saturday 8 am - 5 pm, Sunday 8 am - 5 pm. Open Car & Truck show. Parts Vendors, […]
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Kid-Friendly Fly-Tying Craft
Featured Kid-Friendly Fly-Tying CraftKid-Friendly Fly-Tying CraftSaturday, 10am–1pm Join our awesome staff for a kid-friendly fly-tying craft! Using safe, colorful materials — no sharp hooks here — kids can design their own “flies” inspired by real aquatic insects. Whether your child wants to dive into the science behind fly fishing or just make something cool and buggy, this hands-on activity is […]
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Carolina Shine Moonshine Experience
Featured Carolina Shine Moonshine ExperienceGreat Smoky Mountain Railroad 45 Mitchell St., Bryson City, NC, United States“Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving handcrafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the smoothest tasting moonshine in the Carolinas! Offered on the Nantahala Gorge excursion, this shine and dine experience begins in a […]
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Eastside Sunday Market
Featured Eastside Sunday MarketCheck out Eastside Sunday Market for fresh local produce and community, Sunday afternoons, 1-4pm at Dr. Walter Hardy Park. City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation
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Tennessee’s Largest Halloween & Horror Convention
Three Days of Thrills, Chills & Community From celebrity meet-and-greets and spine-tingling photo ops to live performances, film screenings, and a vendor hall packed with horror treasures — CreepyCon 2026 delivers an experience unlike anything else in the Southeast. Whether you are a casual fan or a die-hard collector, there is something here for every […]
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrel
Escape to the glamorous French Riviera with HART Theatre's production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrel, a laugh-out-loud romp packed with dazzling dance numbers, outrageous comedy, and twists that keep the audience […]
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Quilt Camp
Calling all creative 4-H’ers! Quilt Camp is coming June 23–25, 2026 at the Clyde Austin 4-H Camp in Greeneville, TN Open to grades 7–12, this camp is perfect for youth who love sewing, creativity, and hands-on learning. Campers will build skills, learn quilting techniques, and create something special to take home—all while enjoying the 4-H […]
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Blooms & Bushels Festival
Featured Blooms & Bushels FestivalCelebrate the best of the season at Pinnacle Farms' Blooms & Bushels Festival! Stroll the fields and pick fresh flowers for just $25 a cup. Walk right across the road to enjoy the seasonal opening of the iconic Barber Orchards Fruit Stand! Stock up on Ginger Gold apples, peaches, fresh-picked produce, and homemade baked goods […]