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5 Fun Pigeon Forge Easter Events for the Whole Family

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March 11, 2024

Are you planning on spending Easter in Pigeon Forge? There are so many great activities and events happening in the area to celebrate the holiday! From Easter egg hunts to sunrise services, there’s no shortage of events that the whole family can enjoy together. Here’s a list of can’t-miss Pigeon Forge Easter events that you’ll want to add to your family’s vacation itinerary.

1. Easter Egg Hunt at Wear Farm City Park

Each year on the Saturday before Easter, an annual Easter Egg Hunt is held at Wear Farm City Park. This Pigeon Forge Easter event will stagger-start for different age groups. Each of the four baseball fields at Wear Farm City Park is designated for a specific age group so kids can enjoy an age-appropriate egg hunt. This is the perfect way for the whole family to have some Easter fun during your Pigeon Forge vacation!

2. Easter Dinner at Mama’s Farmhouse

Mama's Farmhouse in Pigeon Forge

If you’re looking for a great Pigeon Forge Easter meal, stop by Mama's Farmhouse on Easter Sunday. Enjoy a traditional supper of honey baked ham, turkey and dressing, deviled eggs, fried chicken, summer salad, and all the fixin’s, then choose between banana pudding or peach cobbler for dessert! In the afternoon, there will be an Easter egg hunt at the restaurant, and your family can get a picture taken with the Easter Bunny when he makes an appearance.

3. Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show

During your Pigeon Forge Easter vacation, you can take a short drive to nearby Gatlinburg to visit the Great Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show. This craft show will take place Easter weekend at the Gatlinburg Convention Center starting Thursday until Saturday. Stop by throughout the day to explore unique handcrafted gifts and products made by local artisans. This event is free to attend and is a great place to find the perfect gift to bring back home!

4. Brunch with the Easter Bunny at The Pottery House Cafe

Pottery House Cafe in Pigeon Forge

Are you looking for a festive way to celebrate Easter in Pigeon Forge? On the Saturday before Easter, you can choose between breakfast or brunch with the Easter Bunny at The Pottery House Cafe. Make cherished memories with your family as you enjoy delicious food such as pancakes or quiche and snap photos with the Easter Bunny! Reservations are required for a spot at the table. After your meal, you can have more family fun with free egg dying, games, and crafts at the activity tent on the lawn.

5. Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Mountain

Make your way over to neighboring Gatlinburg on Easter morning for Ober Mountain's Annual Easter Sunrise Service. For more than 20 years, locals and visitors alike have been invited to enjoy the beauty of the Smoky Mountains at this memorable mountaintop worship service. Starting early in the morning, you can take a complimentary Aerial Tram ride up to Ober Mountain before the service begins. If you’d rather drive up, you can park for free at the top. This is a unique Easter experience your family will treasure forever!

Where to Stay for Your Pigeon Forge Easter Vacation

There are so many fun things to do during your Pigeon Forge Easter vacation that the whole family can enjoy! Now that you know what to do, it’s time to decide where to stay. The Inn on the River has been voted Pigeon Forge’s #1 hotel and is conveniently located in the heart of all the action. You won’t need to travel far to reach any of these Easter events. Our hotel offers plenty more ways for your family to enjoy your trip, too, including an indoor and outdoor pool, family-sized hot tub, complimentary breakfast, picnic areas, and more! Take a look at our selection of comfortable Pigeon Forge hotel rooms and book your stay today!