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15+ Places to See Santa in Branson, MO

November 30, 2019

Looking for the perfect time to grab a picture with Santa? Here are some easy chances to grab a few minutes with Saint Nick himself!


1. Breakfast with Santa at Branson RecPlex

Location: Branson RecPlex (1501 Branson Hills Pkwy, Branson, MO 65616)

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2019

Time: 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30 AM

Price: $5 per person

For more information & tickets click here.


2. Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro

Location: Bass Pro Shops (1 Bass Pro Drive, Branson, MO 65616)

Dates: Saturday, November 16, 2019 - Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Time: Times vary by date, see the full schedule at the link below

Price: Free

For more information click here.


3. Santa and Pancakes (and show) at Shepherd of the Hills

Location: Shepherd of the Hills (5586 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616)

Dates: Saturday, November 16, November 23, and every Saturday in December 2019 

Time: Breakfast 8:30, Showtime 9:00

Price: Child (4-6) $24.75 + tax     Adult $34.75 + tax

For more information click here.


4. Branson's Lights of Joy

Location: 700 Expressway Lane, Branson, MO 65616

Dates: Friday, November 1, 2019 - Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Time: Light trail is open 5:00 - 11:00 PM, check the link below for Santa's schedule

Price: Light trail cost is $20, donations are welcomed for Selfies with Santa, proceeds benefit KLIFE ministries

For more information click here.


5. Breakfast with Santa at Chateau on the Lake

Location: Chateau on the Lake (415 State Highway 265, Branson, MO 65616)

Date: Saturday, December 21, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 12: 00 PM

Price: Adults - $16 / Children 4-12 - $10 / Children 0-3 are Free

For more information and ticket purchase click here.


6. Santa's Pancake and PJ's Cruise

Location: Showboat Branson Belle (4800 Highway 165, Branson, MO 65616)

Dates: Saturday, November 9, 2019 - Sunday, December 22, 2019

Time: Times vary, check the link below for show times

Price: Prices starting at $31 + tax

For more information click here.


7. Santa Train

Location: Hollister Train Depot (312 Esplanade Dr, Hollister, MO 65672

Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM 

Price: Free

For more information click here.


8. Lunch with Santa at Silver Dollar City

Location: Silver Dollar City (399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO 65616)

Dates: Dates vary, visit the link below for exact dates.

Time: Times vary, visit the link below for exact times.

Price: Prices vary, visit the link below for exact pricing.

For more information click here.


9. Kringle's Christmas Shop

Location: 2800 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616

Dates: Most days in December

Time: Most days Santa will arrive by 11:00 AM, call ahead to confirm daily hours

Price: Free


10. Let There Be Lights at Branson's Promised Land Zoo

Location: Promised Land Zoo (2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson, MO 65616)

Dates: November & December 2019

Time: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Price: Pricing depends on package choice.

For more information click here.


11. Breakfast with Santa at Grand Country Buffet

Location: Grand Country Buffet (1945 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616)

Dates: December 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, and 22nd, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Price: Regular buffet pricing applies.

For more information click here.


12. Photos and Cookies with Santa

Location: 417 Vintage Market & Supply Co. (114 N. Commercial St. Suite 100, Branson MO 65616

Date: Sunday, December 1, 2019 

Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Price: Free

For more information click here.


13. The Polar Express

Location: 206 E Main St, Branson MO 65616

Dates & Times: Dates and times vary, check the link below for exact dates/times.

Price: Pricing varies by seat choice.

For more information click here.


14. Branson Hills Walmart

Location: Branson Hills Walmart (1101 Branson Hills Pkwy, Branson MO 65616)

Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019

Time: 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Price: Free


15. Breakfast with Santa at Joe's Crab Shack

Location: Joe's Crab Shack (717 Branson Landing, Branson, MO 65616)

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2019

Time: 8:00 - 11:00 AM 

Price: $8 - $15 + tax, gratuity for server is not included

For more information & tickets click here.


16. Supper with Santa at McDonald's

Location, Date, Time: Branson West - Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 6:00 PM

                                      Branson Hills - Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Price: $6 per child

More Information: Each child will receive a hamburger, small fries, small drink, a goodie bag and a chance for a photo with Santa. Advanced reservations/payment are required. Please reserve your spot at the store where you would like to attend. If you have questions, contact Rhonda Hall at 417-336-8268.


17. Cookies & Milk with Santa at Branson Bank

Location, Date, Time: Forsyth (15514 U.S. Hwy 160, Forsyth, MO) - Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 5:30 PM

                                      Branson (4675 Gretna Rd., Branson, MO) - Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 5:30 PM

Price: Free

For more information click here.


18. Breakfast with Santa at Paula Deen's Family Kitchen

Location: Paula Deen's Family Kitchen (54 Branson Landing, Branson, MO 65616)

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2019

Time: You can choose between the 8:00 AM or 10:00 AM seating

Price: Children - $8.99   Adults - $14.99

For more information click here.


19. Pancakes with Santa at McFarlain's

Location: McFarlain's Family Restaurant (3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson, MO 65616)

Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019

Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Price: This is a ticketed event, photos with Santa are $5

For more information click here.


20. First Friday - Christmas in Downtown

Location: Liberty Plaza (off Pacific St. in Downtown Branson)

Date: Friday, December 6th, 2019

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Price: Free

For more information click here.


21. Visit Santa at Pizza By The Chef

Location: Pizza By The Chef (18050 Business 13 Unit B, Branson West, MO 65737

Date: Friday, December 13, 2019

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Price: Cost of Food

For more information click here.


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