Deals This Week: Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge (Oct 28 – Nov 3)
Halloween weekend is here, and so is a fresh batch of deals we could actually verify. This week: a free costume carnival in Gatlinburg, an alpine coaster Groupon, two dinner-show coupons, a rainy-day museum pass and a go-kart discount, each with a link.
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Only deals we could confirm this week
We double-check official tourism, business and deal pages before we put anything here. Prices and codes change, so open the link and confirm the terms when you go. Tax and fees are usually extra.
Here’s what was live as of Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (for the week of Oct 28 – Nov 3).
Free event — Halloween Saturday
Gatlinburg
1. Trick-or-Treat Kickoff Carnival at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies — free
Before the evening candy run, Ripley’s Aquarium hosts a free Mermaids & Monsters carnival on Saturday, October 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 88 River Road. Expect live music, local vendors, family activities and a costume contest, so come dressed up.
It’s an easy midday stop in downtown Gatlinburg, and it leaves plenty of time to get back to the cabin for dinner before the evening festivities.
Ends: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (one day only)
Link: Chamber event listing
Groupon deal
Pigeon Forge / Wears Valley Road
2. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster — 2 tickets for $26 ($36 value)
Groupon is showing two alpine coaster tickets for $26 (regularly $36). It’s a rider-controlled ride of about 7–8 minutes, over a mile long, at 867 Wears Valley Road, just off the Parkway at traffic light #3. Groupon sometimes stacks a short-lived promo code on top, so look for one at checkout.
Good to know: the voucher expires 120 days after purchase, and you take it to the ticket window first to redeem your ride.
Ends: no end date posted for the deal; the voucher is good for 120 days after you buy it
Dinner-show discount
Pigeon Forge
3. Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Supper Show — $3 off show admission
MyPigeonForge coupon: $3 off show admission. Call 865-366-3330 to redeem or book online at lumberjackfeud.com with redemption code MYPF. Can’t be combined with other offers.
Ends: no date on the coupon page (Pigeon Forge’s 2026 coupons run through December 31, 2026 unless noted), so confirm when you book
Dinner-show discount
Pigeon Forge
4. Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show — $3 off adult admission
MyPigeonForge coupon: $3 off each adult ticket, for up to 6 people. Call 865-505-2469 to redeem and use code MYPF26. Not valid on preferred seating where applicable, and can’t be combined with other offers.
Ends: no date on the coupon page (Pigeon Forge’s 2026 coupons run through December 31, 2026 unless noted), so confirm when you book
Attraction discount
Pigeon Forge
5. Hollywood Wax Museum All Access Pass — $3 off
Four attractions on one ticket, open 365 days a year, which makes it a solid rainy-day pick. The MyPigeonForge coupon takes $3 off the All Access Pass with coupon 4048, for up to six admissions per coupon. Not valid with another offer.
Ends: no date on the coupon page (Pigeon Forge’s 2026 coupons run through December 31, 2026 unless noted), so confirm when you book
Family fun discount
Pigeon Forge
6. The Track — $10 off $50+ online
Go-karts, mini golf, kids’ rides and arcade: enter code SAVE+10 at funatthetrack.com for $10 off any purchase of $50 or more. Online only, so buy before you head over.
Ends: no date on the coupon page (Pigeon Forge’s 2026 coupons run through December 31, 2026 unless noted), so confirm when you book
Link: The Track $10-off coupon
Duster’s tip: the clocks fall back Sunday 🐻
“Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1, and sunset in Gatlinburg jumps from about 6:40 to about 5:40. If you’re booking a dinner show for next week, plan on driving home in the dark, and ride the alpine coaster earlier in the afternoon if you want the mountain views. Halloween weekend also packs the Parkway, so save the Pigeon Forge coupons for a weekday if your trip allows.”
A quick note: We verified these from official, tourism and Groupon pages on October 28, 2026. Businesses can change or end offers without notice, so always check the linked page (and call ahead if you’re unsure) before you buy.
Until next time
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