Silver Dollar City: An Old Time Christmas 2025

🌟 An Old Time Christmas® at Silver Dollar City 2025

An Old Time Christmas® is the signature holiday festival at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, transforming the park into one of the world's most illuminated and celebrated Christmas destinations. The festival is a 7-Time Winner of America's Best Holiday Event and runs from November 1, 2025, through January 4, 2026. Visitors are immersed in the spirit of the season through spectacular light displays, acclaimed live shows, and classic Ozark charm.

Essential Event Details

Detail Information

Location Silver Dollar City, Branson, Missouri

Commencement Date Saturday, November 1, 2025

Final Date Sunday, January 4, 2026

Typical Hours Generally open Thursday through Monday, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (check the park's mobile app for the exact daily schedule).

Admission Separate ticket purchase is required for park entry.

Spectacular Lights & New 2025 Attractions

The park shines with over 6.5 million lights, earning Silver Dollar City the title of "The Most Illuminated Park On Earth!" The light displays are the star of the event:

• NEW Grand Fir in The Plaza: New for 2025 is the centerpiece in the newly expanded Plaza: a majestic, four-story-tall live Grand Shasta Fir tree covered with over 30,000 lights. A special, Rockefeller-style Living Tree Lighting Ceremony is held three times nightly (approx. 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:30 PM).

• Joy On Town Square: The original 8-story animated Christmas tree, which delights visitors every 15 minutes with a light and music show synchronized to classic carols.

• Christmas In Midtown®: The park's most concentrated display, featuring 1.5 million lights stretching over towering structures, light tunnels, and flying angels.

Entertainment and Parades

The festival offers a wealth of live, Broadway-style entertainment, all included with park admission:

• Acclaimed Stage Shows: Catch the long-running, spectacular production of A Dicken's Christmas Carol, celebrating its 25th year. Also, see the beautiful presentation of The Living Nativity.

• NEW Heart of Christmas Show: This all-new stage production features different talent throughout the season, starring the popular group Lindley Creek through November 26th, followed by the "Queen of Bluegrass" Rhonda Vincent from after Thanksgiving through January 4th.

• FINAL YEAR Parade: Don't miss the Rudolph's Holly Jolly™ Christmas Light Parade, a nightly spectacle of colorful floats and costumed characters. This 2025 season is the final chance to see the parade in its current form before a new version debuts in 2026.

Dining, Shopping & Visitor Tips

• Festive Feasts: Enjoy homestyle cooking and seasonal treats, including the Holiday Harvest Buffet and a Smoked Prime Rib Feast. Visitors can sample five different tasting-sized holiday items with the purchase of a Christmas Tasting Passport (recommended for foodies).

• Meet Santa: Santa is available for meet-and-greets at his cottage, and the park offers a Lunch With Santa buffet on select dates.

• Handcrafted Gifts: Complete your Christmas list by shopping for handcrafted heirlooms made by the park's resident Master Craftsmen and exploring over 60 unique shops. The annual After Thanksgiving Sale runs November 28th and 29th.

• Show Tips: Shows are free with park admission, but seats fill quickly. Consider purchasing a Show Lovers Pass or arriving early to guarantee seating for the most popular productions.

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