Holidays are brighter with area lighting displays

One of the most exciting parts of the holiday season is the festive and beautiful lighting displays.  The Branson area is home to three unique drive-through lighting displays, running throughout the Christmas season.

Lights of Joy, located on Branson's Expressway Lane, is one mile full of bright and beautiful lights, most of which are new every year. The more than 250 vivid displays thrill visitors. Highlights are the 12 Days of Christmas, the Nativity display and the amazing RGB Digital Tunnel.  You are invited to tune your car radio in to Christmas music on a select station to make your visit even more memorable. 

Lights of Joy is open every night of the 2026 holiday season, from 5 to 11 p.m. A $30 fee covers everyone in the car Tuesday through Sunday, with a special rate of $25 on most Mondays.

Let There Be Lights is the fascinating drive-through lighting display offered at Branson's Promised Land Zoo, on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. Open from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. nightly, Let There Be Lights is a one-of-a-kind experience that includes two miles of animated LED lights and captivating displays throughout the 74-acre park. In addition, guests enjoy walking through the lighted displays of the Candyland Courtyard and seeing the animals up close in the petting zoo at no extra charge. A visit to the Animal Adventure Building is also included in the admission price. Santa will be onsite each day, as well. Let There be Lights is just $35 per vehicle of six or fewer people, and $45 for seven or more. The display can be enjoyed nightly through January 4.

The area's longest running drive-through Christmas lighting displays is the Trail of Lights, helping visitors celebrate Christmas for more than 35 years. The 160-acre Shepherd of the Hills Homestead is transformed each holiday season with spectacular themed and animated displays that are enjoyed by all ages.  The Trail of Lights is open from dusk until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and dusk until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings, through January 2. Tickets may be purchased at the entrance to the Trail of Lights, at 6021 West 76 Country Boulevard.  

Be sure to make Branson's drive-through lighting displays a part of your holiday season!