Christmas time in Branson is a magical time. The lights, shows and excitement make it an amazing time to visit this family-friendly city.
Indulge your senses with the sights, sounds, and smells that only Christmas can bring. From An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City to the Lights of Joy Christmas Drive-thru, there are countless ways to get into the Christmas spirit in Branson.
Here are just a few things to do in Branson this Christmas with kids!
Go To A Christmas Show
You don’t want to miss out on all the great Christmas shows in Branson this wonderful time of the year! Additionally, your favorite, well-known Branson shows begin transforming their regular performances into Christmas magic starting November 1st.
BEST Kid-Friendly Shows
- Shanghai Circus
- Dolly Parton’s Stampede
- Hughes Brothers Christmas Show
- Pets & Giggles
- Phil Dalton: Theater of Illusion
- A Christmas Story Dinner Show
Walk the Branson Landing
Whether it’s the spectacular animated 63′ Christmas Tree in Town Square or the magical holiday lights, music, and décor, Branson Landing is magically transformed into winter wonder Landing during the holidays. You and the family can also enjoy spectacular performances of the Branson Landing Fountains starting at noon daily and every hour until 10 PM.
Visit Silver Dollar City For An Old Time Christmas
Experience over 6.5 million Christmas lights at Silver Dollar City and 70,000 square feet of breathtaking holiday scenes. You will see animated reindeer, stars, snowflakes, three light tunnels, two 40-foot moving trains, and a 90-foot Christmas tree illuminated at Christmas in Midtown. Every night during the festival, Rudolph’s Holly Jolly Christmas Light Parade floats through the park.
Drive Thru Christmas Light Displays
There is nothing better than seeing the Christmas lights in Branson. From the warmth of your car, drive through one of Branson’s magnificent Christmas light displays including the Trail of Lights at Shepherd of the Hills and the Lights of Joy Christmas Drive-Thru!
Ice Skate under Branson’s Famous Ferris Wheel
One of Branson’s newest attractions this holiday season, The Holidays On Ice, is at the Track Family Fun Park under the Branson Ferris Wheel. Get your family together and enjoy ice skating outdoors during the Christmas season.
Visit Santa
In Branson, Santa is not difficult to find, even though it can be very busy this time of year. We aim to help you discover where you can see Santa Claus this Christmas.
Best Places to Find Santa in Branson
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- Silver Dollar City
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- North Pole Adventure
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- Let There Be Lights / Promised Land Zoo
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- Lights of Joy
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- Bass Pro Shops
Branson at Christmas is full of magical things to do with kids. Don’t forget to get a yummy Christmas treat at Andy B’s! For more information on things to do in Branson, click here.
