Seasonal Festivals

Cheers to the Season

We’ve almost always got something festive going on—45 whole weeks of the year, in fact. From celebrating spring’s beauty to kicking things up a few notches for the holidays, we love to celebrate with seasonal festivals hosted throughout the year and extra special opportunities for fun scattered around the resort. We have a feeling you’ll enjoy celebrating, too.  

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Christmas in the Cove

November 4 - January 15 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! What better way to spend it than in a Smoky Mountain winter wonderland, complete with over 100,000 festive lights, fully decked-out Christmas trees, and a 17,000 sq. ft. ice skating rink? Enjoy Christmas crafts, warm up with s’mores by the fire, and enjoy the festivity of the season. Plus, our holly jolly Christmas condos add an extra layer of Santa-approved festivity to the season.

Activity Schedule

Stay in a Christmas Condo
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Art in the Cove

March 9 - May 12

Get ready for an unforgettable Spring at The Resorts Art in the Cove Festival! From March until May, Firefly Cove will be transformed into a vibrant celebration of creativity and Appalachian heritage complete with intricate quilts and larger-than-life mosaic bears. Spin art and tie-dye activities bring out the inner artist in all of our Camp Firefly campers, while our scavenger hunt for hidden treasure invites you to embrace your adventurous side. 

Activity Schedule

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Butterfly Experience

May 25 - September 3 

Featuring more than 1,000 “Painted Ladies” fluttering around our all-new butterfly aviary, the Butterfly Experience rings in spring in style! Learn about the wonderful winged creatures, chat with education specialists who have the answers to all your questions, experience the incredible transformation process at the metamorphosis station, and color your favorite plants and butterflies at the Butterfly Experience!

Activity Schedule

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Harvest Festival

September 14 - October 27

During the fall, Firefly Cove transforms into a fall festival complete with a pumpkin patch, festival games, glow-in-the-dark carved pumpkins, and a one-night-only special trick-or-treat trail during Halloween week! Join in on all the harvest fun with crafts, s’mores, candy, and more.

Trick or Treat Trail

Activity Schedule

Get in the Spirit

a wheelbarrow with christmas decorations
a garden with lights
a group of christmas trees with lights
a fire pit with christmas trees and chairs
a greenhouse with many pots of flowers
a group of pumpkins on hay
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a bridge with lights and pumpkins

Special One-Day Event | October 26, 2024

Join us for Halloween fun on October 26, 2024! It's good old-fashioned family fun that will have you dressing up, laughing, and trick-or-treating all evening long. Come in your best costume and compete in our exciting costume contest!

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM: Paint by Number, Coloring Contest, and Pumpkin Painting
Kick off the evening at the 'pumpkin patch' in firefly cove! Dive into a creative session featuring paint by number, a coloring contest, and pumpkin painting. Whether you prefer coloring or crafting the perfect pumpkin, it's all about showing off your Halloween artistry!

6:15 PM - 7:15 PM: Trick or Treat Trail
Put on your best costume and join the Trick or Treat Trail throughout Firefly Cove. Staff will be waiting with plenty of treats, so make sure to bring your bag and enjoy the spooky fun!

7:15 PM - 7:30 PM: Announce Coloring/Costume Contest Winners | Prizes
It’s time to reveal the winners of the Coloring Contest and Costume Contest! Gather around as we hand out prizes to those who have showcased their Halloween spirit in the most creative ways.

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Outdoor Movie - Hocus Pocus (Set-up starts at 7:00 PM)
As night falls, enjoy an outdoor screening of the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus. Popcorn and lawn chairs will be provided as you enjoy the movie under the stars with family and friends.

8:30 AM
Firefly Cove
Rise & Shine Family Yoga

9:00AM - 9:45AM
Firefly Cove
Good Morning Butterfly

10 AM - 11 AM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Build-A-Buddy $

11:15 AM - Noon
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Craft Craze

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Gaming!

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Firefly Cove
A Butterfly Sky

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Outdoor Pool
Popsicle Patrol

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Gaming!

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Coloring Club

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Giant Games

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Build-A-Buddy $

4 PM - 4:45 PM
Firefly Cove
Butterfly House

5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Coloring Magic!

7 PM - 9 PM
Firefly Cove
Movie (Tues, Thurs, & Sat)

7 PM - 9 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Gaming (Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri)

9:15 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Pajama Storytime

*Times, locations, and activities are subject to change. In the event of inclement weather for an outdoor activity, please contact the front desk for updated schedule information.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Firefly Cove
Rise & Shine Yoga

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Build-A-Buddy

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Craft Craze

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Gaming

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Indoor/Outdoor Waterpark
Popsicle Patrol

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Firefly Cove Activity Spot
Redeem Scavenger Hunt for Prize

Art in the Cove Activities
Make Your Own Windsock
Garden Games
Coloring Club
Chalk Walk
Spin Art Flying Disk $
Tie Dye Backpack $

8:30 AM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Rise & Shine Yoga

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Christmas Ornaments

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Build-A-Buddy $

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Gaming

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Make a Christmas Pillow $

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Activity Books

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Indoor Waterpark
Popsicle Patrol

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Coloring Club

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Giant Games

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Gaming

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Build-A-Buddy $

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Craft Craze

5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Coloring Magic

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Make-A-Christmas Pillow

7:30 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Pajama Storytime

7:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Postcards to Santa & Reindeer Games

9:15 PM
Firefly Hangout Building 3 First Floor
Pajama Storytime

Ice Skating
Only $10 | Includes Skates
Daily 1PM - 9PM
Firefly Cove

*Times, locations, and activities are subject to change. In the event of inclement weather for an outdoor activity, please contact the front desk for updated schedule information.