Events

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 Christmas lights, and themed and animated displays, winding its way through the 160-acre Shepherd of the Hills Homestead. Enjoy free hot chocolate after at the Snack Shack outside! Come enjoy a Branson favorite Christmas tradition! Please note: The drive-thru is completely separate from the North Pole Adventure. Single axle vehicles only. Dates: Runs Nov 1 – Jan 1 Entrance/Address: 6021 W. 76 Country Blvd Branson MO 65616 (In the parking lot of the Inspiration Tower) Trail Hours: Dusk till 10:00 PM Sunday – Thursday Dusk till 11:00 PM Friday – Saturday

Lights of Joy comes to life with millions of sparkling lights! This one of a kind drive through features hundreds of animated larger than life displays set in various themes. Some of the themes take guests on an imaginative trip to Christmas Safari, Santa's Village, and Penguin Holiday while the classics such as 12 Days of Christmas are reminiscent of the joy of the holidays. This Holiday journey features a spectacular RGB color changing tunnel along with all LED lighting throughout which creates a vibrant glow. Lights of Joy is located at 700 Expressway Lane, near the entrance to Sight and Sound Theatre.

Branson's new to tradition at Let There Be Lights! With a two-mile LED Christmas Lights Drive Thru Display, Santa and REAL live reindeer n display and available for photos, Christmas Village with Animal Adventure Building, Christmas Movies and fully stocked Stocking Stuffer Gift Shop.  The Candy Land Courtyard is filled with lighted musical trees and Cinderella's magical carriage. While driving thru, park your vehicle, cross the path to courtyard, grab some hot chocolate & enjoy the Christmas carols & brilliant lighting displays. Each admission includes many wonderful activities, but if you are looking to get closer to the animals & the Christmas Spirit, opt for Santa's Safari VIP Tram Tour where one of Santa's helpers takes you on a guided tour through the lights and animals, plus complimentary popcorn & cocoa! There are VIP+ encounters with sloths, lemurs, kittens, & owls available for those who want to experience even more!  Pre-book Santa's Safari space is limited.

An Old Time Christmas is brighter than ever in 2022! Silver Dollar City has a total of 6.5 million lights throughout the park, including 1.5 million in the Christmas In Midtown Light Spectacular. The festival presents 'Rudolph's Holly Jolly™ Christmas Light Parade' led by the most famous reindeer of all, with musical lighted floats and dozens of costumed characters. Voted the nation's "Best Theme Park Holiday Event" in a USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice poll, the park dazzles with "Joy on Town Square," a special effects Christmas tree and an encompassing light-and-sound show on the Square, plus new holiday foods every November and December.

Around here, it's called Ozark Mountain Christmas, an ongoing tradition for more than a quarter century. Celebrations run from Nov 1 through New Year's Day and on to Jan 7 – there's no waiting for Thanksgiving to kickoff the holidays here! Beginning Nov 1, Branson lights up with a glittering array of animated lighting displays, decorated Christmas trees, and cheerful holiday spirits. Best of all, the "live music show capital of the world" presents an awesome array of elaborate holiday productions from Branson's star performers. Discover the Stars of Branson during Ozark Mountain Christmas as we celebrate Faith, Flag, Family, and Fun! From our stars on stage to the glittering stars on our community Christmas tree, the whole town is shinning brightly.

Celebrate this season of Christmas at Shepherd's North Pole Adventure! This magical walk through experience takes you on a journey through thousands of twinkling lights. Visit Santa's and his Reindeer, head up to the Inspiration Tower, ride on Rudolph's Hayride, and much more. Make it a family tradition this Christmas season at the North Pole Adventure, only at Shepherd of the Hills. Prices start at $9.95 (Ages 4+) Kids 3 and under are FREE!