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A water park at night glowing with vibrant neon and colored lights during an after-hours event, with guests enjoying illuminated slides and pools against a dark Smoky Mountain sky.

Dollywood Splash Country Neon Nights 2026: Dates, Tickets & What to Expect

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.

A water park at night glowing with vibrant neon and colored lights during an after-hours event, with guests enjoying illuminated slides and pools against a dark Smoky Mountain sky.

Dollywood Splash Country Neon Nights 2026: Dates, Tickets & What to Expect

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.

A log cabin deck in the Smoky Mountains overlooks a valley view with Fourth of July fireworks bursting in the distance at twilight, with rocking chairs and string lights on the porch.

Best Cabins for 4th of July Weekend in the Smoky Mountains 2026

July 4th weekend is one of the busiest — and best — times to visit the Smoky Mountains, especially in 2026 when America's 250th brings two major celebrations to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The right cabin turns a crowded holiday weekend into a comfortable base camp for the whole thing. Here's what to look for and how to plan it.

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