Make a holiday memory your family will never forget with a drive through Branson’s dazzling Christmas light displays.
Grab some hot cocoa, gather the family, and enjoy the magic of an Ozark Mountain Christmas from the warmth of your vehicle! From animated light shows to colorful Christmas scenes throughout the Ozarks, these drive-through experiences offer a festive way to enjoy the season.
Branson's Lights of Joy
November 1, 2026–January 3, 2027 | 5–11 p.m. nightly
Branson’s Lights of Joy brings the holiday season to life with more than 250 Christmas displays along a 1.25-mile drive-through route. Enjoy colorful scenes, festive favorites, and a signature digital light tunnel as you make your way through the display at your own pace. Santa photos are available on select nights, and visitors can stop by Santa’s Gift Shop for additional holiday fun. Lights of Joy is open nightly throughout the season, weather permitting.
Trail of Lights at Shepherd of the Hills
November 3, 2026–January 2, 2027 | Dusk–10 p.m. Sunday–Thursday; dusk–11 p.m. Friday–Saturday
One of Branson’s longest-running Christmas traditions, the Trail of Lights at Shepherd of the Hills has been welcoming holiday visitors for more than 35 years. This drive-through experience winds through the historic Shepherd of the Hills Homestead, featuring millions of multicolored Christmas lights and themed, animated displays across the property. After your drive, stop by Aunt Mollie’s Mercantile for complimentary hot chocolate and an opportunity to support local charities with a donation.
Special hours: The Trail of Lights closes at 9 p.m. on December 31.
Let There Be Lights!
November 1, 2026–January 4, 2027 | 5–11 p.m.
Promised Land Zoo’s Let There Be Lights! combines Christmas lights with an opportunity to see animals up close. The two-mile animated drive-through features brilliant LED displays throughout the park. Admission also includes access to the exotic petting zoo, where animal feed is available for purchase. Visitors can also take photos with Santa and explore the complimentary Candyland Courtyard. Food trucks are available on-site, making it easy to add a festive treat to your visit.
Home for the Holidays Self-Guided Light Tour
November 14–December 30, 2026 | 6–9 p.m. daily
Experience the magic of the season at our Home for the Holidays Self-Guided Light Tour from the comfort of your vehicle. Journey through dazzling displays that bring the story of Christmas to life with more twinkling lights than ever before!
Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, grab a s’mores kit, and explore the property filled with a winter wonderland ice rink, snow tubing, and seasonal souvenirs.
Reservations are strongly recommended, as drive-up availability is limited and not guaranteed.
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