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Sparkling Spectacular: the Magic of a Silver Dollar City Christmas

Get set to rock around the Christmas tree with the ultimate family bash at the Silver Dollar City Christmas Festival, an Old Time Christmas. This holiday extravaganza is bound to sprinkle some magic into your festive plans.

Silver Dollar City Christmas lights covering buildings and Merry Christmas light banner.
399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO 65616

As you enter the park, the colossal Christmas tree steals the spotlight, bursting into life periodically with a captivating music and light show. It’s a mesmerizing spectacle that is sure to enchant all ages.

Giant Christmas tree covered in lights at Silver Dollar City at night.
Christmas Tree with Light Show

Imagine this: 6.5 million lights draped over everything in sight—trees, buildings, rides—the whole shebang! It’s like stepping into a dazzling fairytale, Ozark style. This theme park truly excels in creating a wonderland with its Christmas lights!

Tree covered in lights and a sleigh made of lights. Silver Dollar City Christmas lights covering buildings.

While you’re busy soaking in the glow, why not hop on some of your favorite rides? Roller coasters and twinkling lights—talk about a dynamic duo!

Globe made with lights. Buildings covered in Christmas lights at Silver Dollar City.

When your tummy starts singing carols, fear not! Silver Dollar City has got your back with a smorgasbord of holiday-themed treats. Think funnel cakes that taste like Christmas cheer and hot chocolate that’ll warm your soul.

Christmas cookies and green cinnamon rolls in a case at Silver Dollar City Christmas festival.
Bakery at the Entrance

Christmas Shows and Shopping

Not a thrill-seeker? No worries! There’s a sackful of Christmas shows that will have you singing along to your holiday favorites and ringing those jingle bells with joy! So many, in fact, you might need to channel Santa’s magical speed to catch ’em all!

Performers dancing on a stage in front of a large Christmas tree.
Coming Home for Christmas Show

While you soak in the festive cheer at Silver Dollar City, don’t miss the chance to explore the charming stalls and shops offering a treasure trove of handcrafted Christmas gifts.

Glass snowmen sitting on a shelf at the Silver Dollar City Christmas festival.
Snowmen Made in the Glass Blowing Shop

But wait, here’s the crown jewel—the Christmas Light Parade. Trust me, this parade isn’t just awesome; it’s Santa-level awesome. Picture your whole fam, eyes wide with wonder, as floats and lights weave their enchanting spell.

Float in a parade that is an engine of a train with a face on the front covered in Christmas Lights
Christmas Parade

For a holiday haven that’s family-friendly and festive to the max, the Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City is where it’s at! Get ready to unwrap memories that’ll twinkle in your hearts for a lifetime. Santa-approved, guaranteed!

Stage with performers in a Dickens Christmas Carol show at Silver Dollar City Christmas festival.
Dickens Christmas Carol Show

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