Tennessee's Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day falls on Saturday, June 6, 2026 — letting anyone fish the state's public waters without a license, with kids 15 and under fishing free through June 12. The Smokies happen to be one of the best places in the country to take advantage of it. Here's where to go, what to know, and how to make a morning of it.
Jurassic Adventure at The Island in Pigeon Forge is a larger-than-life free experience running now through September 13, 2026, featuring 22 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs positioned throughout the 23-acre property — each one moving, roaring, and equipped with a QR code scavenger hunt that ends in a free gift. No tickets, no wristbands, just show up. Here's everything you need to know before your visit.
Neon Nights is Dollywood's Splash Country's brand-new after-hours event for 2026 — running select Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. with neon lights, immersive glow experiences, live music, and lighter crowds across the full 35-acre water park. Tickets start at $39.99, with 14 event nights scheduled between June 19 and August 1. Here's everything you need to plan your visit.
Neon Nights is Dollywood's Splash Country's brand-new after-hours event for 2026 — running select Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. with neon lights, immersive glow experiences, live music, and lighter crowds across the full 35-acre water park. Tickets start at $39.99, with 14 event nights scheduled between June 19 and August 1. Here's everything you need to plan your visit.
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