Plan an Ozark Mountain Christmas trip.

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Holiday shows, millions of lights and the Branson stops worth reserving before the best dates disappear.

An Old Time Christmas

Silver Dollar City's 2026 celebration runs November 7 through January 2 with more than 6.5 million lights, an eight-story tree, a parade and seasonal stage productions.

Official festival page

Miracle of Christmas

Sight & Sound's large-scale Nativity production combines a wraparound stage, live animals and reserved seating. Book earlier for December weekends.

Branson show schedule

Citywide lights and shows

Branson's wider Christmas season begins around November 1. Use the official Ozark Mountain Christmas Pass and event listings to compare displays and seasonal stops.

Official Christmas Pass

A realistic two-night plan

Use arrival night for a drive-through display or Landing walk, reserve one full Silver Dollar City day, and anchor the final afternoon with a Christmas matinee before heading home.

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Book in this order: lodging, the show you care about most, then Silver Dollar City. Leave smaller light displays flexible in case weather changes.