
LIghts of Joy Christmas Light Drive-Thru
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September 2026
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3.7/5
Based on 25 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is LIghts of Joy Christmas Light Drive-Thru worth booking?
LIghts of Joy Christmas Light Drive-Thru is a 0.3-hour experience in Branson, United States, from $25 per person. It scores 41 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.7/5 rating across 25 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 41 / 100
- Rating
- 3.7/5 (25)
- Duration
- 0.3 hours
- From
- $25 per person
Discover all new displays in 2025 at the Best of Branson 2025 Gold Award Winner for Christmas Light Drive Thrus in Branson. The Lights of Joy Christmas Drive-Thru in Branson, Missouri packs more displays into our drive
What you get
About this experience
Discover all new displays in 2025 at the Best of Branson 2025 Gold Award Winner for Christmas Light Drive Thrus in Branson. The Lights of Joy Christmas Drive-Thru in Branson, Missouri packs more displays into our drive-thru than you can ever imagine: over a mile of brilliant LED light displays on both sides of the road, displays both traditional and whimsical. Santa is available on most Friday, Sat. and Sundays evenings starting at 6pm. Located just N. of Sight and Sound Theater. Open nightly from Nov 1st to Jan 4th, 2026 from 5pm till 11pm.
What's included
Included
- Single car load to Christmas light drive thru
What you'll see and do
The Lights of Joy Christmas Light Drive-Thru offers hundreds displays that are both traditional and whimsical in a mile long plus drive thru. The Lights of Joy Christmas Drive Thru has been voted the Best of Branson Gold Award Winner 5x in a row. We remember the true meaning of Christmas with our Nativity Scene plus 8 other new themed areas. Discover Candy Canes & Poinsettias, Christmas In NY, Christmas Gardens, North Pole, Safari Christmas, 12 Days of Christmas, Penguin Holiday and our digital light tunnel. Stop in to see Santa. Santa visits Lights of Joy most every weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings starting at 6pm till 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays till 9pm. You can also visit Santa's gift shop for those fun holiday items. Santa will visit a few other nights like Thanksgiving and prior to Christmas.
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Branson
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Motor Coach
Motor Coach
Single Car Entry -
Car, truck or minivan: passenger vehicle
Minibus or Limo
Minibus or Limo
Minibus or Limo: 2 times thru
2nd Trip Through: Want to double your fun? Take a second trip through the lights on the same night. Minibus or Limo
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Lights of Joy Christmas Drive Thru
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 25 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
25 verified traveler reviews for LIghts of Joy Christmas Light Drive-Thru. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Lights of hot light display
Was very disappointed with this display.. did not see Santa or any offering of hot chocolate check in was not friendly and did not offer any information. Was not work what we paid for this. Would have expected much better.
Response from the operator: We are so sorry you didn't have a great experience. Santa is there on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights as well as a few other select dates. We have our Santa schedule with times on our website at www.lightofjoydrivethru.com. The hot chocolate is free and located where Santa is. We also offer a free program that includes numerous coupons to theaters and restaurants. Call our office and we'll take care of you so you can get the experience you had hoped for. We look forward to hearing from you. Our number is 417-336-2744.
via Tripadvisor
A good holiday experience for the whole family!
We went on Sun. Nov. 2nd. It didn't start off great because the directions we got from the tickets was wrong; it took us to the end of the trail instead of the beginning. I did tell them once we checked in, so hopefully they got that straightened out. Once we were on our way we were very impressed with the drive thru light spectacular! Loved that they have both religious and secular light displays. The nativity was a favorite. Thought the monkey crawling across the roadway was very cute!
Response from the operator: Thanks for the great review. Glad you liked the variety. Many of the GPS systems do not know that we are a one way road in the evening. It can make it challenging. However we have added additional signage at the end to try and help guests navigate to our entrance.
via Tripadvisor
Couple trip
Fantastic!! N affordable love it more than sdc!did the trolley ride while it’s amazing the little bitty gkids are going in dec and would make it better with driving
Response from the operator: Thanks for the great review. We appreciate that. Hope to see you again soon!
via Tripadvisor
Cute displays
Went on a short girls trip and stumbled on this Christmas light drive-thru. Loved the themes. Beautiful light displays. My group enjoyed it very much. Staff were pleasant and handed out Branson material for other attractions. Felt 30$ a car seemed a little high. Would do the drive-thru again.
Response from the operator: Thanks for the great review. Glad you enjoyed our new displays and thanks for coming to Branson. We do offer value nights on Monday and Tuesdays for those who are more price sensitive but the good news is we haven't raised our prices on weekends for several years even though our costs have gone up. Our prices are tax inclusive as well. Thanks again for your review.
via Tripadvisor
Overall was worth what we saved but not worth the 30 bucks
Was nice but told us they had a local station with music but it wasn't matched to the lights and cut out a lot with commercials..it was just Christmas music
Response from the operator: Doug thanks for the feedback on the music. We offered an app in 2024 that had Christmas music but it was no sync'd to the lights. We offer numerous themed sections and many lights have their own animation so that would be hard to do. We also try to provide local stations and XM stations providing Christmas music as well. We'll keep working to fine tune the options. We offer numerous offers from area shows that if you used can make our drive thru basically free. Glad you were able to take advantage of some of those offers.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 0.3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $25 to $75
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 41
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
LIghts of Joy Christmas Light Drive-Thru: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Branson.
How much does LIghts of Joy Christmas Light Drive-Thru cost?
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Prices start at $25 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Branson usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does LIghts of Joy Christmas Light Drive-Thru take?
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Plan for about 0.3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Branson is not rushed.
Is LIghts of Joy Christmas Light Drive-Thru worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 41 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.7/5 across 25 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Branson, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule LIghts of Joy Christmas Light Drive-Thru?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is LIghts of Joy Christmas Light Drive-Thru suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book LIghts of Joy Christmas Light Drive-Thru?
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Around 9 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Branson can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Branson and add a light layer if any part of the 0.3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does LIghts of Joy Christmas Light Drive-Thru start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Branson within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Branson?
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Branson is show country: theatre productions, dinner cruises on Table Rock Lake, Silver Dollar City, Ozark cave tours and duck boat alternatives on the water. Show tickets vary in seating tier, so we weight listings that spell it out. On Outty we rank every Branson experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Haygoods: Branson's Most Popular Show, The Petersens at The Little Opry Theatre in Branson, Branson Murder Mystery- Branson's Original #1 Murder Mystery. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Branson?
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April to June and September to December for the Christmas season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Branson?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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