Come Home for the Holidays

Just like the finale of a fantastic show, Branson's Ozark Mountain Christmas (November and December) brings together a mix of world-class entertainment, recreation and holiday spirit to provide a truly exhilarating vacation experience. 2012 marks the 24th season for Ozark Mountain Christmas as Branson transforms into a holiday wonderland featuring spectacular lighting displays, shows celebrating Christmas, theme parks in all their holiday glory and seasonal special events.

In November, Branson honors veterans with the nation's largest homecoming celebration, Veterans Homecoming. Thousands of veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families attend more than 50 special events honoring their service and sacrifice, concluding with the November 11th Veterans Day parade in Historic Downtown Branson.

Branson Aglow!

Experience the magic of the season during the Branson Area Festival of Lights as all of Branson is aglow for the holidays. From fabulous shows and dazzling lights to spectacular shopping and breathtaking scenery, Branson is a special gift for everyone in your family during this special time of year.

The centerpiece, Branson Area Festival of Lights Drive-Through, will delight children of all ages. Your journey begins with a magical one-mile drive along a path illuminated with more than 175 displays. Conveniently located off Shepherd of the Hills Expressway and Roark Valley Road, this one of a kind family experience promises to be spectacular.

In 1948 the first Adoration Parade made its way through Historic Downtown Branson, bringing the community together to celebrate the true reason behind the season.

Shoppers' Paradise

Branson is a holiday shopper's paradise with three major outlet malls featuring more than 200 name brand shops. Hundreds of area boutique and specialty stores offer one-of-a-kind hand-made heirloom quality gift items.

Your family can discover Branson’s newest “Winter Wonder Landing” at the Branson Landing waterfront, featuring a promenade of trendy specialty shopping and dining establishments, and a brilliant water and fire spectacular that dances to the sounds of the season in the Town Square.

We look forward to seeing you in Branson. Our doors are always open. Come on in!

Ozark Mountain Christmas 2013 Shows

NOTE: Show schedules update frequently. Please check back for most current information.

2013 Ozark Mountain Christmas Calendar

Nov 1 - Jan 2	Branson Area Festival of Lights Dusk - 11 p.m.
Nov 1 - Jan 2	Shepherd of the Hills Trail of Lights
Nov 1 - Dec 31	Ozark Mountain Christmas at Chateau on the Lake
Nov 1 - Dec 31	Titanic Fantasy Princess
Nov 1 - Jan 15	White Flight at The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure Back by popular demand, The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure presents White Flight, Branson's newest holiday tradition! This unique exhibit returns exclusively for the holidays November 1 - January 15. Imagine thousands of white butterflies fluttering like living snowflakes... amid a rainforest sparkling with thousands of twinkling lights, hundreds of bright holiday flowers, living statues of angels, and fantastic holiday music to fill the soul. It's simply spectacular!
Nov 1 - Dec 24	Santa Arrives at Branson Landing! Daily- visit website for schedule Don't miss your chance to visit Santa in his very own 50' Christmas Treehouse, located in the middle of Branson Landing's Town Square.
Friday, Nov. 1	The Andy Williams Theatre First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting It's not Christmas until Andy Williams says it is...join us for the first annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Theatre and help us LIGHT up the strip!
Nov 2 - Dec 30	An Old Time Christmas One of the nation's most acclaimed Christmas festivals presents: two musicals, The Christmas on Main Street light & sound show, Holiday Light Parade and more.
Saturday, Nov. 2	David Frizzell & Shelly West in Concert 7 p.m.
Nov 5 - Nov 11	Veteran's Week
Tuesday, Nov. 5	Patriotic Welcome to Veterans Homecoming Week - Official Opening Ceremony 2-4:30 p.m. The official free opening ceremony at the Clay Cooper Theatre. For more information go to www.bransonveteransevents.com or call 417-230-2278.
Nov 5 - Nov 11	Remembering Our Fallen "Remembering Our Fallen" was created to honor those who made the Ultimate Sacrafice in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Its' legacy will be that these men and women will never be forgotten and that their names will be remembered. The display will be at the Branson Mall. For more information go to www.bransonveteransevents.com or call 417-230-2278.
Wednesday, Nov. 6	Veterans Spouses Luncheon 12:30-2:30 p.m. To honor the spouses of veterans who stayed behind and took care of the family while their loved ones were away defending our freedom. For more information go to www.bransonveteransevents.com or call 417-230-2278. RSVP required.
Thursday, Nov. 7	Persian Gulf War Veterans Mini Reunion 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. This is for those who served during Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Iraq, Afghanistan and Kosovo. Coordinated by Branson Veterans Events & Reunions, hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 913. For more information go to www.bransonveteransevents.com or call 417-230-2278.
Thursday, Nov. 7	Vietnam Veterans Mini Reunion 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. No RSVP required for this event. Hosted by Gatherings Plus.
Friday, Nov. 8	Women Veterans Mini Reunion 3-7 p.m. Dinner for the veterans and their spouses, entertainment, door prizes and a guest speaker. For more information go to www.bransonveteransevents.com or call 417-230-2278.
Friday, Nov. 8	Charlie Daniels 8 p.m. Charlie Daniels is partly Western and partly Southern. His signature “bullrider” hat and belt buckle, his lifestyle on the Twin Pines Ranch (a boyhood dream come true), his love of horses, cowboy lore and the heroes of championship rodeo, Western movies, and Louis L'Amour novels, identify him as a Westerner. The son of a lumberjack and a Southerner by birth, his music - rock, country, bluegrass, blues, gospel - isâ€¨quintessentially Southern.
Saturday, Nov. 9	17th Annual Military Gala & Banquet 5-11 p.m. 17th Annual Military Gala & Banquet, at Chateau on the Lake, is hosted by P.O.W. Network. All branches and wars welcome. Public invited. Branson's longest running miltary tribute ball. Reservations required.
Saturday, Nov. 9	Korean War Veterans Mini Reunion 12-3 p.m. Refreshments, entertainment, door prizes and a guest speaker. For more information go to www.bransonveteransevents.com or call 417-230-2278.
Saturday, Nov. 9	John Conlee & Bobby Bare in Concert 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10	Wal-Mart Tribute to Veterans 9 a.m. The Wal-Mart Supercenter at 1101 Branson Hills Parkway in association with Branson Veterans Events and Reunions will pay tribute to Veterans. Entertainment, speakers and lunch for the veterans and their families. All veterans in attendance will receive a lapel pin. For more information go to www.bransonveteransevents.com or call 417-230-2278.
Monday, Nov. 11	Veteran's Day Flag Ceremony
Monday, Nov. 11	Veteran's Day Parade 11 a.m.
Nov 15 - Nov 16	Johnny Mathis 8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 28	Chateau on the Lake Thanksgiving Day Brunch
Thursday, Nov. 28	Happy Thanksgiving Day at Branson Landing 11 a.m.-5p.m. Select Stores will be OPEN at Branson Landing.
Thursday, Nov. 28	Thanksgiving Day Cruise on the Landing Princess 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. Celebrate Thanksgiving with a "Dinner Cruise on the Landing Princess" including a Traditional Thanksgiving Menu.
Friday, Nov. 29	Gobble Wobble
Friday, Nov. 29	Branson Landing's Black Friday Blowout! 8:00 a.m. Experience Great Sales, Great Dining, Giveaways and More!
Saturday, Dec. 7	Tantone's Christmas Shopping Extravaganza Shop from local vendors, artists, crafters, small businesses and independent consultants. There will also be food and entertainment throughout the day. Tantone Industries is located at 1629 E State HWY 76.
Saturday, Dec. 7	Breakfast with Santa and Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec. 7	Victorian Homecoming Christmas Celebration
Saturday, Dec. 7	Pearl Harbor Remembrance Noon The Branson's Veteran's Task Force will hold a solemn ceremony, down by the Branson Landing Fountains.
Sunday, Dec. 8	Branson's 65th Annual Adoration Parade
Saturday, Dec. 14	Breakfast with Santa and Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec. 21	Breakfast with Santa and Tree Lighting
Tuesday, Dec. 24	Christmas Eve Service and Tree Lighting
Wednesday, Dec. 25	Christmas Day Brunch and Christmas Evening Dinner
Tuesday, Dec. 31	New Year's Eve Celebration
Tuesday, Dec. 31	New Year's Eve Celebration and Fireworks Display Festivities begin at 7:00 pm with hors d’ oeuvres and cocktail reception, followed by a spectacular four course menu prepared by our Executive Chef Doug Knopp and his culinary team. Dance the night away as Bob Anderson and his band take the stage with a Tribute to Andy Williams, friends and much more! As the clock strikes Midnight, celebrate with a champagne toast, party favors and balloon drop. End the night with taking in the first fireworks display of 2013! Overnight packages........starting at $429 inclusive/couple Packages include: One Night Accommodations (pricing based on the room type) Two drink tickets, per person, for cash bar Hors D’ Oeuvres Reception Spectacular Four Course Dinner Dancing with Live Entertainment Party favors and Balloon Drop Midnight Champagne Toast Fireworks just after Midnight 4:00 pm Check-out on January 1st Party Only Package includes Reception, Dinner and Dance.........$145 inclusive /person .........$290 inclusive /couple Dance Only Admission includes Party Favors, Champagne Toast and Balloon Drop from 9:00 pm – Midnight........$50/couple inclusive Drink Bracelets include unlimited beverage service from 8:00 pm – Midnight: Well Drinks, House Wine, Domestic Beers.......$35 inclusive/person Premium Drinks, House Wine, Domestic and Imported Beers......$40 inclusive/person Speak with our Reservations Team today to make your reservation for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve! 888-333-5253 Looking for a quieter and more intimate New Year’s Eve Celebration? Make dinner reservations in the award winning Chateau Grille, 417-243-1777. Enjoy a specially prepared five course bill of fare or order from our menu. After dining join DeVaughn Pershing for his upbeat piano entertainment in the Library Lounge. Party favors will be passed out at midnight...just in time for the fireworks!
Tuesday, Dec. 31	New Year's Eve Cruise on the Landing Princess 9 p.m. Ring in the New Year by joining us for this 3.5 hour New Year's Eve, Party, Celebrations and Dance Cruise including mouthwatering hors'd oeuvres, sinfully delicious dessert bar, complimentary party favors, a live DJ and dance floor, hula-hoop and limbo contests with fantastic prizes, raffle give-a-ways with awesome prizes, complimentary midnight champagne toast, a cash bar with end of the year drink specials, and a memorable cruise on Lake Taneycomo!


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