Sip hot cocoa, cozy up by the fire and enjoy the sparkling lights and memories with loved ones. Big Cedar Lodge goes all out for the holiday season with activities like ice skating, visits from Santa himself, holiday tram tours, and of course, over 4 million holiday lights on display all around the property. There’s no place like Home for the Holidays at Big Cedar.

Recognized as one of the best theme park holiday events in the country, Christmas at Silver Dollar City, known as An Old Time Christmas, transforms the park into a winter wonderland with over 6.5 million lights, Broadway-style shows, and seasonal food and shopping. Highlights include Rudolph's Holly Jolly Christmas Light Parade, the Frisco Singalong Steam Train, live shows like A Dickens Carol, and Christmas in Midtown's illuminated displays.

Head to Shepherd of the Hills in Branson for an unforgettable Christmas extravaganza! Dive into the holiday spirit with the North Pole Adventure, where twinkling lights, a jolly Santa visit, and a magical hayride spark pure joy. Zoom through the iconic Trail of Lights, a dazzling drive-thru bursting with millions of vibrant, animated displays that’ll leave you starry-eyed. Savor a mouthwatering turkey dinner at A Shepherd’s Christmas Carol Dinner Show or laugh out loud at A Christmas Story Dinner Show in the cozy Playhouse Theatre. Craving some Wild West flair? The Old Trail Christmas Dinner Show serves up cowboy tunes, dueling fiddles, and hilarious antics—plus Trail of Lights access! Solve a side-splitting mystery with a festive feast at the WhoDunnit Hoedown – A Christmas Mystery. And for a romantic touch, snuggle up on a horse-drawn Carriage Ride through a glowing winter wonderland. (be sure to purchase tickets in advance!)