Drive Through Christmas Light Tour in Branson

With temperatures dropping to chilly lows, now is the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of an Ozark Mountain Christmas from the warmth of your car! Check out these drive-through light tours in Branson:

Branson's Lights of Joy

November 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 | 5pm - 11pm

Get ready to light up your holiday season with the Lights of Joy Drive-Thru! This one-mile extravaganza features over 250 dazzling displays and thousands of twinkling lights—all from the comfort of your car. Stop by on weekends for some hot cocoa and selfies with Santa, and don’t miss the Santa Claus Gift Shop for fun, quirky finds like reindeer snot. Plus, enjoy your Program Book with $150 in savings on local shows. Best of all, your visit helps support the community through KLIFE donations!

Trail of Lights at Shepherd of the Hills

November 1, 2025 - January 3, 2025 | 5pm - 10pm

One of Branson's most treasured holiday traditions will be back again this Christmas. The Trail of Lights is celebrating over 30 years as Branson’s longest running and favorite drive-thru! This attraction is filled with millions of multi-colored animated and themed Christmas lights and historic displays, winding its way through part of the beautiful Shepherd of the Hills Farm. Displays from Under the Sea to Santa & his Reindeer will have your whole family in the Christmas Spirit as you drive through the trail. The Travel Channel calls the Shepherd of the Hills Trail of Lights, "One of the Most Dazzling Christmas Spots in America." 

Let There Be Lights!

November 1, 2025 - January 4, 2025 | 5pm - 11pm

A unique display will be illuminating Branson again this Christmas. Promised Land Zoo's Let There Be Lights! is a two-mile drive-thru Christmas tour filled with LED lights and views of animals in the zoo. You'll also see a Christmas village with a living nativity scene and Santa with his real reindeer team. You can even venture onto Santa's Safari, a VIP guided tram tour, and complete your journey with a snack of cookies and hot chocolate.

Home for the Holidays Self-Guided Light Tour

November 8, 2025 - December 31, 2025 | 5pm - 10pm

Join us on our Home for the Holidays self-guided drive through light experience at Big Cedar Lodge! Featuring a record number of twinkling Christmas lights, these festive displays are sure to add cheer to the season. Guests will take a journey in their vehicles through the story of Christmas and down to the Big Cedar property. Hot chocolate, walking s'mores pop, and twinkling souvenirs are available for purchase. Reservations are highly recommended as drive-up availability is not guaranteed.

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