Halloween Happenings
Get ready for a spellbinding Halloween adventure at Wilderness at the Smokies! Halloween is one of the most exciting times of year to visit, and we’re brewing up a cauldron full of guest-exclusive activities for all our little ghosts, goblins, witches, and monsters. From sweet treats to spooky surprises, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
OCTOBER EVENTS
AT WILDERNESS AT THE SMOKIES
Moonshine Run: Pumpkin Putt
Pumpkins have taken over Moonshine Run inside Adventure Forest! Step into Moonshine Run: Pumpkin Putt, a family-friendly blacklight mini golf adventure filled with glowing pumpkins, colorful jack-o’-lanterns, and plenty of Halloween fun. Putt your way through the pumpkin-filled course as Moonshine Run transforms into a glowing fall adventure the whole family can enjoy. Whether you’re here for the pumpkins, the putting, or just a little Halloween fun, Pumpkin Putt is the perfect way to celebrate the season!
Monty and Molly’s Monster Mash
Get ready to shake, rattle & roll! Join Monty and Molly the Moose, and our Activities Team, for a monstrous dance party on Saturday, October 31, from 6:30P – 8P at the Peak Rooftop. Expect monster-sized fun with lively tunes, creepy crafts, and tasty treats to keep you dancing like the undead.
Fright Night at Peak
Double, double, toil and trouble—join us at the Peak Rooftop Bar & Eatery on Friday, October 30 at 8P for witches’ brews and a showing of a cult-classic Halloween movie! Grown-up ghouls welcome.
Trick or Treat Trail
Guests staying over on Saturday, October 31, don’t forget to grab your Trick or Treat bag at check-in! From 6P-9P, costumed kiddos can haunt spooky stops along the trail to collect sweet treats and toys. The perfect way to add some extra boo to your stay!
Coloring Contest
Calling all mini-monsters! Guests arriving Friday, October 30 can pick up a Halloween coloring sheet and crayons at check-in.
Drop off your little one’s masterpiece at the River Lodge Front Desk in the designated entry box by noon on Sunday, November 1.
One lucky little artist will be announced on our social media on Monday, November 2, and win a Wilderness gift card!
Costume Contest
Saturday, October 31
Creep it real at our spook-tacular Costume Parade & Contest at the Peak!
Parade begins at 6 pm from the River Lodge Lobby
Judging at 6:30 pm at Peak Rooftop Bar & Eatery
Categories include:
- Tiny Terrors (Ages 0–5)
- Little Ghouls and Goblins (Ages 6–11)
- Teen Screams (Ages 12–18)
- Grown-Up Ghouls (Ages 19+)
- Family/Group Get-Ups (No age or group size limit—the more, the scarier!)
Winners in each category will receive hauntingly awesome prizes—and bragging rights from beyond the grave! 👑
*Reminder: costumes must be family-friendly. Think spooky, not nightmare-fuel.
Jack-O-Lantern Showdown
Stroll through Camp Social and check out the spook-tacular jack-o-lanterns carved by our talented staff!
Vote for your favorite carved creation from 12 pm Friday, October 30 through Saturday, October 31 at 9P.
The winning pumpkin will be crowned (well…stemmed) and announced on our social media on Monday, November 2.
