PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (August 8, 2024) – WonderWorks Pigeon Forge is hosting some special events that locals and visiting families alike will not want to miss out on. WonderWorks Pigeon Forge is hosting a Sensory Day event and multiple Homeschool Days in the coming weeks and months. These events give everyone a chance to experience all the fun this indoor amusement park for the mind has to offer, all while making it more comfortable for some and providing an excellent learning environment for all.
“Our upcoming Sensory Day event is a great opportunity for guests to experience our attraction without feeling overwhelmed. Many exhibits will be altered, but they’ll still be just as fun!” said Joe Baumgartner, general manager at WonderWorks Pigeon Forge.
WonderWorks will offer a special Sensory Day on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 2-6 pm. During this special event, the exhibits will be altered to provide limited stimulation for guests with special needs. The altered exhibits aim to make the facility more comfortable for everyone to interact with and participate in each activity without being overwhelmed. Admission tickets for Sensory Days are $15 per person, plus tax, and can be purchased upon arrival. To get more information about Sensory Days, visit the site at: https://www.wonderworksonline.com/pigeon-forge/sensory-nights/.
WonderWorks is also offering Homeschool Days during September and October 2024, on weekdays when school is in session, from open until 3 pm. Homeschool students, teachers, and their families can take advantage of tickets that are just $13.99, plus tax. Guests must show their homeschool ID or proof of homeschool affiliation at the admissions counter upon arrival to redeem this deal. Homeschool groups with 10 or more who make advanced reservations qualify for an even lower discounted rate of $11.99, plus tax, per ticket. The special homeschool rates are not available on holidays.
Homeschool families and groups can enhance their learning experience with classroom activities, lesson plans, scavenger hunt, and more. All of these options are available upon request. To get more information about homeschool tickets, visit the site at: https://www.wonderworksonline.com/pigeon-forge/homeschool/.
“We love celebrating homeschool families here at WonderWorks, so our whole team is very excited to kick off our fall Homeschool Days,” said Melanie Benson, education sales manager at WonderWorks Pigeon Forge. “Spice up your curriculum with a trip to everyone’s favorite amusement park for the mind!”
Like homeschool teachers, public and private school teachers looking for great field trip opportunities this school year should look no further than WonderWorks Pigeon Forge. With over 100 interactive exhibits, teachers are sure to find a fun way to engage students actively in learning. All exhibits are based on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). They create a fun, exciting, and memorable way for students to learn. Plus, school groups can engage students with an educational scavenger hunt, take a lunch break in a private room, and more. The amusement park for the mind offers discount ticket rates for groups on field trips with prior arrangements. To get more information about school field trips, visit the site at: https://www.wonderworksonline.com/pigeon-forge/groups/pigeon-forge-field-trips/.
Locals can also join in on the fun with the numerous birthday party options, team-building experiences, student contests, local appreciation deals, and more. With over 42,000 square feet of “edutainment,” there is a wealth of fun and engaging activities for guests to explore inside. The over 100 hands-on exhibits cover themes such as physical challenges, space discovery, natural disasters, light and sound, illusion art, and more. WonderWorks Pigeon Forge is open daily, 365 days a year. For more information, visit https://www.wonderworksonline.com/pigeon-forge/.
About WonderWorks
WonderWorks, a science-focused indoor amusement park, combines education and entertainment. With over 100 hands-on exhibits, there is something unique and challenging for all ages. Feel the power of 71 mph hurricane-force winds in the Hurricane Shack. Make giant, life-sized bubbles in the Bubble Lab. Get the NASA treatment in the Astronaut Training Gyro and experience zero gravity. Nail it by lying on the death-defying Bed of Nails. Conquer your fear of heights on the indoor Glow-In-The-Dark Ropes Course. To learn more, visit https://www.wonderworksonline.com/pigeon-forge.