Other announcements included a sneak preview of the upcoming Christmas parade, “Stars, Lights & Christmas Nights,” with new friends and old—don’t worry, Rudolph isn’t going away!

As families are making tough choices about where their dollars go, we want them to know we're listening.

Miner’s Mountain Express is located in Daredevil Pass, a newly-created section of the park connecting thrill rides Wildfire, PowderKeg, and The American Plunge.

Hensley was in her 50s when she went to work at Silver Dollar City. Through the years, Hensley's music and her stories were enjoyed by many, and multiple generations came to know and love Violet.

Progress continues on the promised Silver Dollar City Resort. Now set for a 2027 opening, the first theme park resort in the region will boast more than 260 rooms, amazing indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a full-service restaurant that will be open to the public, an expansive two-story tall lobby, and an unprecedented amount of meeting space for indoor and outdoor events. Outside space will feature fire pits, grills and amazing scenic views for the enjoyment of resort gue

Longtime Silver Dollar City master candy maker June Ward relayed many of the details on how the Wilderness Church came to be a part of Silver Dollar City.

The Mini Miners Crew invites kids ages 5–12 to apply to become members of a special team tasked with sharing ideas for future rides, food and experiences at the park in the Heart of the Ozarks.

Blending hometown talent with all-American pride, the special concert marks the start of a season filled with patriotic entertainment, nostalgic summer traditions and family moments worth celebrating.

Following the celebratory remarks, all eyes turned to the giant crane as it lifted the tower roof, positioned it and lowered it into place, followed by celebratory fireworks.

This season unfolds with Ozark adventure in every direction, including record-breaking rides and attractions, award-winning festivals and a star-spangled salute to America’s 250th birthday.

Brandei Clifton is the Senior Publicity Manager for Silver Dollar City Parks and Resorts.

To kick off the celebration of heroes, the Silver Dollar City Cinnamon Bread Brigade stopped by area schools, hospitals and law enforcement offices with fresh-baked loaves.

The hiring event will be held at Silver Dollar City’s Red Gold Heritage Hall on Friday, Feb. 13, and Saturday, Feb. 14, starting at 9 a.m.

Allen's true love was gospel music and his renditions of "How Great Thou Art" always brought about standing ovations. That song, along with "In the Garden" was included in each of Allen's performances in Branson and beyond.

Filmed after the park’s season officially ended, Silver Dollar City is extending its world-famous Christmas décor into January, keeping millions of lights glowing to transform the park into a real-life holiday movie set.

Great American Media is partnering with the City of Branson and Silver Dollar City to produce a new, original Christmas movie. "An Ozark Mountain Christmas" will debut as part of the Great American Christmas 2026 on Great American Family TV, Great American Pure Flix and GFAM+. Produced by Nicely Entertainment, the holiday movie will star Brianna Cohen and Jonathan Stoddard. Auditions have already begun locally for additional featured parts and extras in the film. The made

Each fall, the team meets with mansion staff to dream up that year’s theme—sometimes elegant, sometimes nostalgic, always meaningful. Together, they imagine the kind of Christmas that invites every visitor to stop in the doorway and whisper, “Wow.”

Rau was the head of Public Relations of the area's largest attraction throughout the Branson Boom, when the area received tremendous national acclaim, and she played a key role in making Silver Dollar City the internationally known entity it is today.

In recent years, Branson has become known as America's Christmas Tree City, with businesses displaying a wide variety of beautifully and creatively decorated trees for the enjoyment of our area residents and visitors.