Downtown Christmas Light Display
Get ready to be spellbound in Bryson City during the Christmas holiday season. The…
Ice Skating at The Yard
During the holiday and winter season, The Yard is transformed into a synthetic ice…
Letters to Santa, Hot Cocoa and Cookies
Write your letter to Santa and mail it at the Swain County Visitor Center. All…
Smoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular - Drive Thru Light Show
All new for 2024, the Drive-Thru Smoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular in Bryson…
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is a 1¼ hour round-trip…
The Holiday Market
Back for the holiday season, the very talented crafters of our Smoky Mountain Farmers…
Christmas Wonderland
Wed-Sat Evenings in November and December. It's a Christmas Wonderland at Darnell…
Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us at the Visitor Center and Heritage Museum for our downtown Tree Lighting…
Santa's Workshop
Join us on November 30th for a festive evening at Santa’s Workshop! Get into the…
Downtown Bryson City Christmas Parade
Join us as we celebrate the holidays with the Annual Bryson City Christmas Parade…
Merry Market
Celebrate the season with us at the Merry Market on December 7th from 8 AM to 2 PM at…
Cherokee Christmas Parade
Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Cherokee Christmas Parade in…
Celebrate the Season of Holiday Magic in Bryson City
Experience a true holiday wonderland in Bryson City, North Carolina. TH E POLAR EXPRESS ™ Train Ride comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit to the North…
Visit the North Pole in the Heart of Smokies on the Polar Express
Nothing truly marks the start of the holiday season in Bryson City quite like that first night that the Polar Express pulls into the train station. A beloved Christmas tradition, this special Great Smoky Mountain Railroads ride is the only…