As of September 27, 2026: 5 events near Knoxville list 2026 dates that include this weekend, September 25–27. Pumpkin patches and family events come first, haunted houses last.
Hours vary, so check each event before you go.
Corn maze
915 Bethel Church Rd, Jefferson City, TN
Dairy farm with more than 15 acres of farm-themed corn mazes, a kids maze, hayrides with a pumpkin, a playground and a discovery barn, open late on weekends.
- 3 large corn mazes
- kids maze
- hayride
- playground
- discovery barn
- When
- Wed–Sun, Sept 12–Nov 1, 2026
- Hours
- Wed–Thu 1–8pm; Fri 1–11pm; Sat 10am–11pm; Sun 1–8pm
- Price
- $20 general admission; $25 The Works (adds hayride with pumpkin)
- Age note
- Under 13 must be with an adult
Pumpkin patch
938 Alder Branch Rd, Sevierville, TN
Ninth-generation century farm near Pigeon Forge with four corn mazes, hayrides out to the pumpkin patch and farm play areas; admission includes a pumpkin.
- corn maze
- hayride
- pumpkin patch
- tunnel slides
- When
- Thu–Sun, Sept 26–Oct 31, 2026
- Hours
- Thu–Fri 4–7pm; Sat 10am–7pm; Sun 1–7pm
- Price
- $22.50 ages 6+; $15.50 ages 3–5; under 3 free (includes a pumpkin)
Theme park event
576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
Mountaintop park in Gatlinburg celebrates autumn Bavarian-style with fall decor, costumed street performers, seasonal food and a beer tasting pass for adults.
- fall festival
- beer tasting pass
- seasonal food
- live entertainment
- mountain views
- When
- Aug 28–Nov 1, 2026
Theme park event
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN
Dollywood's fall festival: gospel and bluegrass by day, then thousands of carved glowing pumpkins, a 40-foot pumpkin tree and a glowing owl hollow after dark.
- Great Pumpkin LumiNights
- carved pumpkin displays
- 40-foot pumpkin tree
- live music
- Candy Corn Country
- When
- Sept 14–Oct 31, 2026
- Price
- Included with park admission
Fall festival
Gatlinburg, TN
Downtown Gatlinburg's autumn celebration, with harvest decorations along the Parkway and seasonal happenings through the fall color season.
- fall decor
- seasonal events
- When
- Sept 23–Nov 1, 2026
- Price
- Free
