Christmas in Branson
There is nothing like Christmas in Branson. When you visit America’s Christmas Tree City during the holiday season, it’s an unforgettable experience.
For more than a quarter century, Branson has made its holiday lineup of events a treasured tradition. Celebrations run from the beginning of November through New Year’s Day – there’s no waiting for Thanksgiving to kick-off the holidays here!

The Haygoods Christmas Show
Christmas Shows
Branson is known for world-class live shows and performers. It’s not called the Live Music Show Capital of the World for nothing! With an amazing lineup of special performances and themed shows, a Christmas show in Branson is unlike any others.

Christmas light tunnel at Silver Dollar City
Christmas Lights
Christmas light displays can be found all throughout the Branson area. Driving tours such as Let There Be Lights!, Branson's Lights of Joy and Trail of Lights are all great to explore. During the Christmas season, visitors can even experience light displays while walking down the Branson Landing. Silver Dollar City is home to the largest Christmas light display in this area during An Old Time Christmas. With Christmas in Midtown, you can find around 6.5 million lights across the park.
Drive Through Light Displays
Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City
An Old Time Christmas
Everyone can experience the wonder of Silver Dollar City during An Old Time Christmas festival. The child in everyone will come alive when they see the millions of lights covering the city. Live Christmas shows, 1,000 decorated Christmas trees, an eight-story Christmas tree with special effects and the Holly Jolly Christmas Light Parade are part of the park’s amazing holiday lineup.
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Christmas Shopping at Grand Village Shops
Christmas Shopping
Looking for the perfect gifts for your loved ones? In Branson, you can enjoy Christmas traditions and get all your Christmas shopping done! Specialty shops, outlet malls and unique-to-Branson experiences await, just be sure to bring your full shopping list.
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Branson Ferris Wheel

Special Events
The holidays in Branson wouldn’t be complete without several special events. Among them is the annual Veterans Homecoming Week, one of the largest events of its type in the U.S. Another not-to-be-missed event is the annual Adoration Parade, which celebrates the true meaning of Christmas. The event includes the lighting of the Adoration Scene (displayed on Mt. Branson) and a parade. See all the exciting events in Branson!
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All Aboard the Polar Express
What better way to see the snowy Ozark Mountains than taking a ride on the train? The Branson Scenic Railway’s Polar Express Train Ride, based on “The Polar Express” film, will bring a warm smile to your face. Like the original story, hot chocolate and cookies are given out to each passenger. Santa will be there reading parts of the book during the train ride!
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Big Cedar Lodge
Places to Stay
Branson’s lodging options provide warm, comfortable environs to rest your head at night. Many hotels and resorts pull out all the stops during the holidays, to include visits with Santa, special activities for younger guests and, of course, lots of sweet treats!
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