An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City in Branson runs Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027, with over 6.5 million lights, a new parade twice as long as before and an 8-story animated tree. The park is open select days, mostly 1 to 9 p.m., and closed Nov 1 to 6. Read on silverdollarcity.com on 2026-10-20.
Hours by date
| Dates | Theme park hours |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 14, 21, 27, 28; Dec 5, 12, 19, 26; Jan 2 | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 1 | 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving) | 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Every other open date: Nov 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30; Dec 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20 to 23, 27 to 31 | 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Closed: Nov 1 to 6, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24; Dec 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 24, 25; Jan 3 onward | Park closed |
Hours are from Silver Dollar City’s operating calendar and can change. Open the calendar the day before you go.
What is new and what is back
- Stars, Lights & Christmas Nights Parade: new for 2026 and double in length, with all-new floats, characters and costumes.
- Grand Fir in the Plaza: a real tree with a Rockefeller-style lighting ceremony.
- Joy On Town Square: an 8-story animated tree synchronized with music and lights.
- Christmas In Midtown Light Spectacular: 1.5 million lights on towering structures and light tunnels.
- Frisco Sing-Along Steam Train: a holiday train ride with songs.
Shows
- A Dickens’ Christmas Carol: a Broadway-style production celebrating 25 years this Christmas.
- Heart of Christmas: bluegrass and gospel-flavored holiday songs and stories, with guests on select dates including Lindley Creek, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Triumphant Quartet, The Isaacs and Rhonda Vincent.
- The Living Nativity, A Timeless Story with Spoken 4, Tinker Junior’s Toy Shop and Frontier Fa-La-La Follies in the Saloon.
- Showtimes and venues are on the daily schedule and in the Silver Dollar City app. Reserved seating is sold for select performances.
Food and tickets
- Meals: a Holiday Harvest Buffet in Molly’s Mill, a Slow Smoked Prime Rib Buffet in Reunion Hall, plus walking tacos, mashed potato bowls, soups and skillets.
- Christmas Tasting Ticket: five tasting-sized items from the limited-time menu, valid Nov 7 to Jan 2, $38 plus tax. An All-Day Mug with unlimited fountain drink refills that day is $17 plus tax.
- Parade VIP Experience: $45 plus tax, with a Rudolph and Friends meet-and-greet and reserved parade seating.
- Passes: new 2027 Season Passholders get a one-day ticket for $47.50 plus tax to visit this Christmas (not valid Saturdays or Nov 22).
- Merry Mondays: a limited-time deal day. A one-day ticket on Nov 9, 16, 23 or 30 is $79 plus tax, per the festival page.
- Lunch With Santa: $24.99 plus tax for ages 12 and up and $19.99 plus tax for ages 11 and under. Park admission is separate.
- Reserved show seating: for select Christmas performances, starting at $15 plus tax. 2026 Diamond Pass holders save 25% on it and on the VIP parade experience.
Still unconfirmed
- Whether the ticket prices on Silver Dollar City’s tickets page include tax (the page does not say).
- The date of the Grand Fir tree lighting ceremony.
- Parking prices and shuttle details.
Not yet announced here. We check Silver Dollar City’s pages weekly and update this guide when anything changes.
Plan the trip
Silver Dollar City is in the Ozarks near Branson. For lodging, shows and other events nearby see Branson and Table Rock Lake events, and for drive times from Kansas City, St. Louis and Springfield see Missouri drive times.
Frequently asked questions
When is An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City in 2026?
From Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 through Saturday, Jan 2, 2027, according to Silver Dollar City. The park is open on select days, not every day, so check the date against the operating calendar.
What are the hours?
Most open days run 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and a few holiday dates open at 11 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26, is 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The park is closed on several Tuesdays and Wednesdays and on Dec 24 and 25.
What is new in 2026?
Silver Dollar City lists a new Stars, Lights & Christmas Nights Parade that doubles in length with new floats, characters and costumes, and a Grand Fir in the Plaza with a Rockefeller-style tree lighting ceremony.
How many lights are there?
Silver Dollar City says over 6.5 million lights, including Christmas in Midtown with 1.5 million lights on towering structures and light tunnels, and Joy On Town Square with an 8-story animated tree synchronized to music.
How much is the parade VIP experience?
$45 plus tax per person, which includes a Rudolph and Friends meet-and-greet, reserved seating in a viewing area, hot chocolate and a bag of kettle corn. Children under 3 are free if they share a seat and snacks with a parent.
Is there a discount?
Silver Dollar City offers new 2027 Season Passholders a one-day ticket for $47.50 plus tax to visit this Christmas, excluding all Saturdays and Nov 22. Current 2026 passholders renewing for 2027 can share a visit with a friend.
When is the Grand Fir tree lighting?
Not yet announced on the festival page. We check weekly and will add the date when Silver Dollar City posts it.
How much are Silver Dollar City Christmas tickets?
A one-day ticket is as low as $79 on select days when you buy online at least 24 hours ahead, and $95 for the flexible ticket that works any one operating day through January 2, 2027. A second day costs $20 more on either ticket. Those are the prices on Silver Dollar City’s tickets page on Oct 29, 2026, which does not say whether tax is added. Merry Mondays and passholder deals are below.
Is there a cheaper day to visit?
Merry Mondays: a one-day ticket on Nov 9, 16, 23 or 30 is $79 plus tax, according to the festival page we read on Oct 27, 2026. New 2027 Season Passholders can also get a $47.50 plus tax one-day ticket to this Christmas, excluding Saturdays and Nov 22.
Sources
- Silver Dollar City, An Old Time Christmas, checked 2026-10-20
- Silver Dollar City, 2026 festivals, checked 2026-10-20
- Silver Dollar City, calendar and hours, checked 2026-10-20
- Silver Dollar City, tickets and passes, checked 2026-10-29
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Straight-line distance from the centre of Branson, not driving miles. Events within 40 miles. Dates come from our checked events list and may change; confirm with the organizer.
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