The Island in Pigeon Forge switches on its Winterfest season on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 131 The Island Drive, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. Santa photos start at 5 p.m., a free holiday concert goes on at 7 p.m., and the 40-foot tree lights up at 8 p.m. Admission and parking are both free. Once the season opens, choreographed light-and-fountain shows run nightly on the hour at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. through January 31, 2027. The whole plaza is paved and flat, so strollers and wheelchairs roll fine, and dozens of restaurants on site mean you do not need to pack food. Get there before 4:30 p.m. — the parking garage fills ahead of the tree lighting. More info: https://islandinpigeonforge.com/winterfest