PBR Thunder Days
2022-09-23 08:00 - 2022-09-25 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, 1901 State Hwy 86, Ridgedale, MO, 65739, United States
Experience the best of the best in Professional Bull Riding at this action-packed weekend. With activities and action for fans of all ages, don’t miss this incredible event, featuring the top bull riders in the world.

GARTH BROOKS LIVE IN CONCERT
2022-09-30 - 2022-10-02 | Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, 1901 State Hwy 86, Ridgedale, MO, 65739, United States
From THUNDER RIDGE NATURE ARENA, Bass Pro Shops is proud to present Garth Brooks live in concert! This is sure to be the biggest party the Ozarks has ever seen. Don’t miss your chance to get tickets!

PHIL WALDREP MINISTRIES - WOMEN'S CONFERENCE (WOMEN OF JOY)
2022-09-30 - 2022-10-02 | Branson Convention Center, 200 Sycamore Street, Branson MO, 65616, United States
Share a few days with Women of Joy – a ministry that has been changing the lives of women since 1994. Based in Decatur, AL and lead by Phil and Debbie Waldrep, these weekends serve and minister women at each event.

Hollister's Grape & Fall Festival
2022-10-08 | Hollister, Hollister
The Hollister Grape and Fall Festival returns to Downtown Hollister October 8, 2022! Enjoy live entertainment, a grape stomp, a Color Me Grape 5K, petting zoo, street dance and more, all in Historic Downtown Hollister.

BRANSON COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
2022-10-14 - 2022-10-15 | Branson Convention Center, 200 Sycamore Street, Branson MO, 65616, United States
The Branson Auction has been producing high-class collector car auctions for 40 years. Our goal is to provide not only the largest collection of collectible automobiles under one roof twice a year, but also a superior customer experience and tremendous value for our customers. Jim and Kathy Cox own and operate one of the most long-standing and well-respected collector car auction houses in the country. For 40 years, they have been supplying collectors with some of the best collector cars in the world. This tradition continues twice a year, every April and October.

Crappie Expo & Mr. Crappie $300K Invitational Crappie Classic Tournament
2022-10-20 - 2022-10-22 | Branson Convention Center, 200 Sycamore Street, Branson MO, 65616, United States
This exciting 2022 event will feature boat and tackle manufacturers showing and selling their products, tackle dealers offering the latest and greatest fishing gear, expert instruction from top fishing pros, daily music concerts and seminars, the World’s Largest Crappie Fry and the sport’s most prestigious tournament.
There will be one drawing each day for $10,000 cash on Friday, October 21st and Saturday, October 22nd at 5:00pm at the Branson Convention Center.
The World’s Largest Crappie Fry will be on Saturday, October 22nd (11:00a.m. – 2:30p.m.).
There will be over 100 vendors from all around the nation present at the expo, and the sport’s best of the best competing in the tournament.
For more information visit CrappieExpo.com or email at info@crappieexpo.com.
Adults = $10.00 per day
Kids = Free (15 and under)

Shepherd of the Hills Trail of Lights
2022-11-01 - 2023-01-01 | Shepherd of the Hills, 5586 State Hwy 376, Branson, MO, 65616, United States
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

Branson's Lights of Joy
2022-11-01 - 2023-01-02 | 700 Expressway Lane, 700 Expressway Lane, Branson, MO, 65616, United States
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.

Let There Be Lights! Christmas Drive-Thru Display
2022-11-01 - 2023-01-07 | Branson Promise Land Zoo, 2751 Shepherd of the Hills Parkway, Branson, MO, 65616, United States
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
2022-11-05 - 2022-12-30 | Silver Dollar City, 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO, 65616, United States
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.

Branson Landing's Winter Wonderlanding
2022-11-05 - 2022-12-31 | Branson Landing, 100 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, MO, 65616, United States
ranson Landing transforms into Winter WonderLanding for the Holidays

BRANSON LANDING’S CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
2022-11-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Branson Landing, 100 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, MO, 65616, United States
We invite you to join us at 7:30 pm for our 2022 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony! All are invited to join this FREE event emceed by Tom Trtan, with KOLR10. Adding to the merriment will be Hot Cocoa and treats from Kilwins, Christmas Dancers from Sonshine Dance, Candy Canes, you might even see an elf or two, and finally… Santa & Mrs. Claus! We’ll also have Tracy Deskin, a hearing impaired and deaf sign language translator for the event. Our Branson Landing Tree is Sponsored by The Bank of Missouri!

Ozark Mountain Christmas
2022-11-08 - 2023-01-07 | Branson, Branson, MO, 65616, United States
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.

JURASSIC QUEST
2022-11-11 - 2022-11-13 | Branson Convention Center, 200 Sycamore Street, Branson MO, 65616, United States
North America’s most popular interactive dinosaur experience is BACK, BIGGER and BETTER than EVER! Branson-area families can walk among the nation’s biggest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs when Jurassic Quest® makes its first visit to the Branson Convention Center for a limited run Nov. 11-13, 2022.
Jurassic Quest opens its doors with its most beloved and unique experiences for the whole family including life-like dinosaurs, some of the largest rideable dinosaurs in North America, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities including a fossil dig and real fossils like T-Rex teeth, a triceratops horn and life-size dino skull, a “Triceratots” soft play area for our littlest explorers, bounce houses and inflatable attractions, photo opportunities, and more.
Loved by millions, only Jurassic Quest can bring families memories this BIG! Walk through 165 million years of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to learn about the creatures that ruled on land, and “deep dive” into the “Ancient Oceans” exhibit to come face to face with the largest apex predator that ever existed – a moving, life-size, 50-foot-long megalodon! Meet the babies, hatched only at Jurassic Quest: Cammie the Camarasaurus, Tyson the T-Rex and Trixie the Triceratops – and, you may even catch one of our star dino trainers: Safari Sarah, Dino Dustin, Prehistoric Nick or Park Ranger Marty!
The Jurassic Quest herd of animatronic dinos – from the largest predators to playful baby dinos – are displayed in realistic scenes with some that move and roar, allowing guests to experience them as they were when they roamed the earth billions of years ago. Jurassic Quest works in collaboration with leading paleontologists to ensure each dinosaur is painstakingly replicated in every detail, from coloration to teeth size, to textured skin, fur or feathers, drawing on the latest research about how we understand dinosaurs and ancient giants of the sea looked and moved.
Year-round Dino Fun Wherever You Are!
Even after the dino herd moves out of town, you can find anytime dinosaur fun at home at with Jurassic Quest virtual resources. Join the Jurassic Quest dino trainers as they celebrate Dino Day, Fossil Day and more Dino-tastic days with activities such as Dino Storytime, Show & Tell, fossil lessons and more HERE. Families also can access craft activities, word searches, coloring pages and more provided for free HERE. And, the Jurassic Quest theme song HERE is newly remastered with captions so families can sing along!

North Pole Adventure at Shepherd of the Hills
2022-11-11 - 2022-12-31 | Shepherd of the Hills, 5586 State Hwy 376, Branson, MO, 65616, United States
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!

Annual Veterans Day Parade
2022-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Branson, Branson, MO, United States
90th Annual Veterans Day Parade, Downtown Branson, hosted by Branson Veterans of America 913. Starts at 11:00 am. For more information, contact Bob Sarver 417-294-0728

Branson Market Days
2022-11-18 08:00 - 2022-11-20 17:00 | Branson Convention Center, 200 Sycamore Street, Branson MO, 65616, United States
Come shop over 125 booths inside the Branson Convention Center at the Annual Branson Market Days!
This show brings in happy colors, fun treats, awesome new clothing, smell goods Christmas gifts and decor, and so much more. You will want to bring your besties, mama, or the hubby to share in all the FUN!
It is truly magical as you shop unique, one-of-a-kind items from vendors that are from literally….all over the country!

TURKEY TROT 5K BRANSON
2022-11-24 | Branson Landing, 100 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, MO, 65616, United States
The Annual Turkey Trot is brought to you by the Ozarks Running Club. This flat and scenic course at the Branson Landing is a great family-friendly venue to either join in as a family to participate or watch your family as they participate in the Turkey Trot. The Branson Turkey Trot is truly a family event to kick off your Thanksgiving holiday and build memories as well as a tradition for years to come. For more info: ozarksrunningclub.com

Adoration Parade
2022-12-04 17:00 - 18:00 | MO
Nothing celebrates the holidays quite like a parade. The Branson is host to several Christmas parades each year, held in Branson and the surrounding communities.
DATE/TIME: Sun., Dec. 4, 2022 at 5 p.m.LOCATION: Downtown Branson
The Branson Adoration Parade begins with the annual lighting of the largest area nativity scene overlooking Lake Taneycomo at dusk (known as the “Adoration Scene”) and culminates with a community gathering like no other.
Celebrating the non-commercial, true meaning of Christmas, the parade features performances by local high school marching bands, a variety of floats created by community organizations from several states, and an appearance from St. Nick himself.

XTREME CONFERENCES 2022
2022-12-27 - 2022-12-29 | Branson Convention Center, 200 Sycamore Street, Branson MO, 65616, United States
Xtreme Conferences hosts the largest Christian Youth Conferences in the nation ft. top artists & speakers! For event info or tickets – http://xtremeconferences.com

Summer Celebration at Silver Dollar City
2023-06-03 - 2023-07-16 | Silver Dollar City, 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO, 65616, United States
“Join us for family fun during our NEW Summer Celebration when Nik Wallenda’s Zirkus makes a triumphant return to the stage and The City’s streets are filled with NEW adventures from the Rainmaker and picture-perfect canopy skies to oversized family games and so much more!”
You’ll experience fresh summertime flavors and enjoy colorfully mesmerizing “trail stops & photo ops” throughout the park, Rainmaker street performers, the Silver Dollar Saloon comedy act and musical performances from The Rivertown Ramblers and more! Don’t forget, you’ll want to take one last ride on Fire In The Hole, the world’s most historic indoor roller coaster!

Branson Market Days
2023-06-09 10:00 - 2023-06-10 16:00 | Branson Convention Center, 200 Sycamore Street, Branson MO, 65616, United States
Come shop over 125 booths inside the Branson Convention Center at the Annual Branson Market Days!
This show brings in happy colors, fun treats, awesome new clothing, smell goods Christmas gifts and decor, and so much more. You will want to bring your besties, mama, or the hubby to share in all the FUN!
It is truly magical as you shop unique, one-of-a-kind items from vendors that are from literally…all over the country!
Admission: $5 ages 13 & up – 12 & under are free!

Powerboat Nationals - Branson Grand Prix of Missouri
2023-06-24 - 2023-06-25 | Branson Landing, 100 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, MO, 65616, United States
Powerboat Nationals is an entertaining Championship Event filled with a minimum of 10 of the world’s newest, fastest, sleekest inshore powerboats. The watercraft look like fighter jets on the water. These pilots race on a high-speed oval course and maintain top speeds as they enter into and maneuver around the turns without letting up, fighting each other for the win.
Don’t miss the Powerboat National’s Branson Grand Prix of Missouri on Lake Taneycomo at Branson Landing.

Honor America at College of the Ozarks
2023-06-25 18:00 - 22:00 | College of the Ozarks, 100 Opportunity Ave, Point Lookout, MO, 65726, United States
College of the Ozarks will host its 34th annual Honor America Celebration on the College campus Sunday, June 25. The public is invited to attend this free event and may bring blankets and lawn chairs for a picnic on the grounds. The fireworks display will take place at sunset.

Schedule of events

6 p.m. – Festivities Begin

There will be food available from Parlor Doughnuts, Weber’s Blazin’ Cattle, and London Calling. Other refreshments for sale will include fresh-squeezed lemonade, old fashioned sodas, and student-made products. Food service closes promptly at 8:30 p.m. for the patriotic program.

Children’s activities will include face painting, bounce houses, basketball, and a craft area where guests can make thank-you cards for Veterans.

Musical acts take the stage and feature some of the area’s best acts. Featured entertainment will include the music of The Hunt Family Band, Jason Pritchett, and Aftershock, 135th Army Band.

8:45 p.m. – The patriotic program is a well-loved tradition. The Hard Work U. Concert Band will perform a patriotic program and provide the musical backdrop for the fireworks display that concludes the event.

For additional information, contact Public Relations Director Valorie Coleman at (417) 690-2212.

Branson Landing's 16th Annual Liberty Light Up Concert & Fireworks Featuring Damsel & The Dirty Saints
2023-07-03 18:30 - 22:00 | Branson Landing, 100 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, MO, 65616, United States
Join us for Branson Landing’s 16th Annual Liberty Light Up – and celebrate Independence Day – in a BIG way a day early! The Liberty Light Up Concert will feature Damsel, then The Dirty Saints, and be followed by an amazing, choreographed Fireworks Display that will fill the skies over Lake Taneycomo and highlight a spectacular celebration of America’s Independence that will leave you in awe! Beer Garden opens at 6:30 pm, sponsored by Wil Fischer Budweiser. Damsel with open for The Dirty Saints.
The Dirty Saints were voted best cover band by 417 Magazine. They play a vast selection of 80’s rock from Journey, Van Halen, Styx, Foreigner, Whitesnake, and many other artists.

Summer Nights at Silver Dollar City
2023-07-15 - 2023-07-30 | Silver Dollar City, 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO, 65616, United States
“The final 16 days of summer ends with a bang during All-New Summer Nights, featuring late-night dance parties, rides into the night during extended ride hours and a nightly fireworks spectacular!”
Ride late into the night and catch performances like Big Blitz, a high-energy saxophone and drum trio, ABBA Tribute: Dancing Dream, and the Magic of Peter Gossamer! Each night will end with a spectacular fireworks show over The City!

Branson Championship Experience - Pickleball Tournament
2023-08-04 - 2023-08-06 | Branson Convention Center, 200 Sycamore Street, Branson MO, 65616, United States
Come watch hundreds of pickleball players compete at the Branson Convention Center this summer! Admission is free for spectators.
Divisions: Men and Women’s Singles, Men and Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles events.
Open Play starts at 5:00 PM.

Southern Gospel Picnic at Silver Dollar City
2023-08-24 - 2023-09-04 | Silver Dollar City, 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO, 65616, United States
How sweet the sound of Southern Gospel music!
Southern Gospel Picnic is one of America’s Premier Southern Gospel events.
For 11 days and nights, you’ll see back-to-back concerts from chart-topping and award-winning artists. Between shows, savor southern cooking at its finest at an all-you-care-to-eat feast at The House of Chicken & Fixin’s and explore one of America’s top theme parks.
From the sound of sweet harmonies to the smell of fried chicken wafting through the air, you’ll feel like you’re back on grandpa’s front porch listening to the family sing hymn after hymn.

Country Music Days at Silver Dollar City
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-10 | Silver Dollar City, 399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO, 65616, United States
Head to Silver Dollar City in September for 3 days of back-to-back concerts featuring country music stars on the park’s outdoor stages and in the 5000-seat Echo Hollow Amphitheater with stars like Mark Wills, The Frontmen and more! Plus, enjoy over 40 rides and attractions open each day.

Shepherd's PumpkinFest
2023-09-22 - 2023-10-29 | Shepherd of the Hills, 5586 State Hwy 376, Branson, MO, 65616, United States
Come visit for a whole new experience during fall weekends with Shepherd’s PumpkinFest. If you’re looking for a fun, daytime location to take your family this fall to pick out pumpkins, build a scarecrow or take a jeep hayride, you’ve found the right place. A corn pit, petting zoo, hay-bale maze, pumpkin bowling, mini golf, bounce houses, Rock Climbing Wall, yard games, and a duck water race are included in the general entry. 3-story ropes course, Copperhead Mountain Coaster and Inspiration Tower are included in the other packages. Kids 3 and under are free!
