11/14/2026 to 01/04/2027
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Enchanted Christmas at Anakeesta
Event Dates: November 13, 2026–January 3, 2027
Time: During regular Anakeesta operating hours; hours vary by date
Location: Anakeesta
Event Type: Christmas Lights, Holiday Entertainment, Family-Friendly Event
Admission: Anakeesta general admission is required. Ticket prices vary by date.
Enchanted Christmas at Anakeesta - Gatlinburg Holiday Light Festival
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year high above downtown Gatlinburg during Enchanted Christmas at Anakeesta. From November 13, 2026, through January 3, 2027, the mountaintop adventure park transforms into a dazzling holiday destination filled with sparkling lights, festive decorations and Christmas magic for the entire family.
Stroll beneath more than one million twinkling lights while exploring Anakeesta’s beautifully decorated villages and scenic pathways. Warm up beside a cozy fire pit, enjoy seasonal food and sweet holiday treats, or take part in the popular Hot Cocoa Crawl featuring creative cocoa flavors throughout the park. Guests who complete the crawl can receive a souvenir mug ornament to remember their holiday adventure.
Live entertainment brings even more cheer to the mountain with Christmas carols, country music, playful elf performances and family-friendly holiday shows. Between performances, visitors can browse the shops, enjoy mountaintop dining and take in sweeping winter views of downtown Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains.
Whether you are planning a festive family outing, a romantic holiday evening or a memorable addition to your Smoky Mountain Christmas vacation, Enchanted Christmas at Anakeesta offers a magical way to celebrate the season.