Nov 14 Friday
Learn all about how this Smoky Mountain staple was grown, harvested, and preserved with these live demonstrations. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranger-led program. Cable Mill Historic Area at Cades Cove, Tenn. Free. 10am-5pm each day. Info: nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/calendar.htm or 865-436-1200.
We are excited to announce our annual Big Tiny Show is back! This show is a national juried exhibition of small 2D works, opening Friday, November 14, 2025. The Big Tiny Show will include works from established and emerging artists, in a variety of subject matter, media, and expression.
The focus of the Big Tiny Show is to celebrate the power of delightfully tiny original art. Each authentic work of art has a unique story that we’re excited to share with our clients. It is our aim to make these tiny, but mighty, original works accessible to anyone and everyone.
Nov 15 Saturday
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.
Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!
Most locations are available daylight hours every day.
Nov 16 Sunday
Nov 17 Monday
Nov 18 Tuesday
Become a sparrow sleuth while exploring the fields and forest edges of Cades Cove. Smokies Life CEO, Jacqueline Harp, will share insights into your impact as a Park Keeper, and how the work of Smokies Life supports Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Smokies Life Branch Out event. Cades Cove Orientation Shelter, Townsend, Tenn. Cost: For Park Keepers, $45; To join and attend, $85 (Park Keeper basic membership $40 + event registration $45). Info – SmokiesLife.org/branch-out-events/ or email: membership@smokieslife.org.
Nov 19 Wednesday