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7 Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Displays In Missouri The Whole Family Can Enjoy

The Christmas season just might be the most beautiful time of the year in Missouri. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the coldest times, sometimes making it uncomfortable to head to outdoor attractions over the holiday season! The solution? Drive-thru displays! These seven drive-thru displays of Christmas lights in Missouri allow you to stay warm and toasty as you get into the holiday spirit.

1. Let There Be Lights – Branson
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Tune your radio to 106.9 K-KLAUS as you wind your way through the Let There Be Lights Drive-Thru Light Show in Branson. The two-mile lights display boasts countless shimmering Christmas lights. It also bills itself as the largest drive-thru Christmas lights display in the Ozarks. If you're still in the mood for some Christmas fun after your drive, opt for Santa's VIP Safari Tram Tour that will take you on a tour of Promised Land Zoo, which includes the chance to feed some of the animals. For more information, visit the event's website for dates, hours, and admission prices.
Let There Be Lights - Drive Thru Christmas Lights Display, 2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson, MO 65616, USA
2. Enchanted Village of Lights – Laurie
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Drive through the spectacular Enchanted Village of Lights in Laurie. The mid-Missouri lights display has set a goal of becoming the area's largest drive-thru Christmas lights display. Admission is free. However, donations are accepted. Go here for more information and to plan your visit.
Enchanted Village of Lights, 269 N Fairgrounds Rd, Gravois Mills, MO 65037, USA
3. Celebration of Lights – O’Fallon
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Stay toasty in your car as you wind your way through the one-mile Celebration of Lights at Fort Zumwalt Park. If you'd prefer someone else do the driving, make a reservation to see the sensational lights display on the train or on a horse-drawn carriage. Celebration of Lights also features select dates that allow guests to stroll through the Christmas attraction. Visit the event website for dates and times for the current season.
Fort Zumwalt Park, 1000 Jessup Dr W, O'Fallon, MO 63366, USA
4. Christmas in the Park – Lees Summit
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Drink in the shimmering beauty of more than 300,000 Christmas lights as you slowly drive through Christmas in the Park in Lees Summit. Longview Lake Park, in fact, transforms into a winter wonderland with more than 175 lit Christmas displays. Check out the event's website for more information.
Christmas in the Park, 3901 SW Longview Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64081, USA
5. Lights of Joy – Branson
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Slowly wind your way through the one-mile Joy of Lights, which boasts shimmering lights displays on both sides of the road. However, that's just the beginning of your holiday fun. After you drive through, get out of the car for a visit and a photo with Santa. Don't forget to grab a delicious cup of hot chocolate, too. Visit the official website of Branson's Lights of Joy.
Lights of Joy Christmas Drive-Thru, 700 Expressway Ln, Branson, MO 65616, USA
6. Santa’s Magical Kingdom – Pacific
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Join Santa at his Magical Kingdom at Jellystone Park, which transforms into a Christmas wonderland each holiday season. Drive through the lights displays, which boasts millions of lights, before stopping for a visit at Kringle's Store. If you'd rather someone else do the driving, reserve seats on either the train or the open-air wagon. (Just make sure you bundle up if it's cold.) Visit the official website of Santa's Magical Kingdom.
Santa's Magical Kingdom, 5300 Fox Crk Rd, Pacific, MO 63069, USA
7. The Shepherd of the Hills – Branson
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Turn up the Christmas carols for your drive through The Trail of Lights at The Shepherd of the Hills in Branson. Your journey will take you along 160 acres, shimmering in millions of colorful, twinkling lights. The annual Christmas attraction also features animated lights displays. Click here for more information, including other Christmas activities at Shepherd of the Hills.
The Shepherd of the Hills, 5583 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616, USA

What are your favorite drive-thru Christmas lights in Missouri? Join the conversation in the comments below! And if you are feeling up for a bit more adventure this holiday season, why not take a holiday road trip around the state to check out the best Christmas lights in Missouri?

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Christmas light displays in Missouri

October 22, 2021
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What are some fun things to do during the holidays in Missouri?

In addition to amazing holiday lights, one of our favorite things to do during the holidays in Missouri is hop aboard the Polar Express (yes -- like the popular children's book!) Bring the whole family along, and awaken your inner child, with a ride aboard the Polar Express with the Branson Scenic Railway. Step aboard the Polar Express in Missouri in your comfiest flannel jammies for a one-of-a-kind train ride that includes cookies, hot chocolate, and readings of the eponymous book. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be along for the ride and to meet and pose for photos with passengers. Tickets for the hugely popular Polar Express generally go on sale in the spring, so make sure you get your tickets early. Don't miss out on this beloved holiday activity in Missouri!

What's the best Christmas town in Missouri?

Do you wish you could step into the set of a real-life Hallmark holiday movie? (Don't we all!) You can in Saint Charles, Missouri! Arguably one of the state's most charming villages any time of the year, Saint Charles transforms into a magical wonderland during the holiday season. Its quaint shops and charming restaurants make it perfect for Christmas shopping and enjoying a delicious meal. Decked out in classic holiday decorations, the enchanting village hosts holiday events where visitors can roast chestnuts over an open fire, listen to classic Christmas tunes sung by carolers, and climb aboard an old-fashioned, horse-drawn carriage for a tour of the village. The fun lasts through Christmas Eve, and when you visit Saint Charles, you'll be immersed in pure, unadulterated holiday spirit!

What are some epic Christmas lights displays in Missouri?

The above list of drive-thru Christmas lights displays in Missouri is just the tip of the seasonal iceberg. A treasured holiday tradition for many Missourians is going to see the Christmas lights at one of the many drive-thru or walk-thru Christmas lights displays. The annual Celebration of Lights in O’Fallon is one of our favorites; this seasonal event attracts visitors from all over the Midwest with its dazzling lights displays. If you’re up for a stroll in the crisp winter air, stop by Zoo Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo, or visit an Old-Time Christmas at Branson’s Silver Dollar City. Be sure to add Candy Cane Lane in St. Louis to your holiday bucket list, too -- just be sure to bundle up and grab some hot cocoa!