09/04/2026
🍂 October in the Smokies means golden leaves, cool mountain breezes, and fall magic everywhere you turn!
From colorful scenic drives and mountain overlooks to hot cider, caramel apples, and cozy evenings, October is one of those months that makes you want to slow down and soak it all in.
You'll find harvest festivals, fall celebrations, spooky fun, live music, and plenty of reasons to get out and explore. And, of course, there's nothing quite like coming back after a full day to a cozy evening in the mountains.
October is packed with things to do! Browse the list below or visit our events page for the full lineup: https://www.thomas.rentals/events
🐻 Bear-Varian Festival at Anakeesta
🍂 Gatlinburg Harvest Festival
🎡 Dollywood’s Harvest Festival
🍁 Autumn at The Island
🪓 Jack-tober Fest at Lumberjack Feud
🤠 Fall Feudin Fiasco at Hatfields & McCoys
🧟 Zombie Invasion at Rocky Top Mountain Coaster
🌽 Kyker Farms Korn Maze
👻 Redneck Comedy Bus Ghost Tour
🥨 Ober Mountain Oktoberfest
🧶 Rotary Club Fall Crafts Festival - through Oct 24th
🪵 Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair – Oct 8th through 28th
🍎 Apple Barn Apple Festival – Oct 2nd through 11th
🦇 Ripley’s Fright Nights begins Oct 2nd
🌄 Smoky Mountain Sunrise at SkyPark – Oct 3rd through 31st
🐧 Pancakes & Penguins at Ripley’s Aquarium – Oct 13th
🚗 Smoky Mountain F-Body Fest – Oct 15th through 17th
🏛️ History & Haunts in Downtown Sevierville – Oct 22nd
🎃 Harvey’s Boo Bash at Dollywood – Oct 16th through 30th
⚒️ Smoky Mountain Forging Festival – Oct 23rd through 24th
🍁 Wears Valley Fall Fest – Oct 16th through 18th
🎶 An Evening with Rodney Atkins at Country Tonite – Oct 23rd
🧙 Spooktacular Halloween Event – Oct 29th
🍬 Trick or Treat Kickoff Karnival at Ripley’s Aquarium – Oct 31st
🎡 Trick or Treat at The Island – Oct 31st