The school year is wrapping up, and Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of family summer fun in Branson. Jump-start your summer with a great weekend in Branson.
And the free Sparky trolleys are running all weekend long to help you get around Downtown Branson. So, if you’re looking to have fun and make great family memories, be sure to plan some time in our amazing downtown!
Here are some of the fun (and most are free) activities around the Branson area that you don’t want to miss:
Branson Landing Summer Concert Series
Branson Landing’s free Summer Concert Series kicks off in Downtown Branson Saturday, May 24, with music from Bad Mojo at 7:00 PM and Queen City Dad Bods at 8:30 PM. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and be prepared to sing along to all your favorites! The Beer Garden opens at 7:00 PM, sponsored by Wil Fischer Budweiser. No coolers allowed.
First Ever Rally Point Branson Event
This first-of-its-kind event, Rally Point Branson is a series of activities for active duty military, veterans and their families. Servicemembers and vets get special access to special social events, concert, go-karts and more, and of course they are honored throughout the city. More information is available at RallyPointBranson.com
Bluegrass & BBQ at Silver Dollar City
Memorial Day Weekend is the last opportunity in 2025 to see amazing Bluegrass artists like Authentic Unlimited, Joe Mullins & Radio Rambers and of course Rhonda Vincent and the Rage live at Silver Dollar City (paired with scrumptious BBQ!) See the full lineup here.
White Water Opens for the Summer
Branson’s largest water park opens over Memorial Day Weekend with 13 acres of slides, rides, and attractions like Splashaway Cay and Kalani Towers. Hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Big Cedar Lodge Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks
Head to the Grandview Conference Center Lawn Saturday, May 24th at 5 p.m., for inflatables, tie dye, face painting, balloon artists, live music, a flyover. The night ends with an impressive drone & fireworks show over Table Rock Lake!
Chateau on the Lake Celebration and Fireworks
Chateau on the Lake Resort is holding its Memorial Day Celebration by the Pool on Sunday, May 25th ($48 per person). Sunday’s festivities include a complimentary drink, live music, and food stations featuring American favorites like burgers, hotdogs, BBQ pulled pork, plus ice cream, candies, and desserts. And of course, Chateau’s Memorial Day fireworks are legendary (starts at 9 p.m.).
Memorials and Museums
While enjoying the start of summer, it’s also important to remember the reason for Memorial Day, honoring the men and women who have fought and continue to fight for our country.
At the Veterans Memorial Museum, not far from downtown, you will be reminded of the ultimate sacrifices that have been made over the last century. You’ll find war-time memorabilia dating back to World War I, the museum’s walls are lined with every known name of the fallen over the past 100 years. You can visit the museum Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Also at the start of the Highway 76 “Strip,” you can have a few moments of peace and serenity in the Veterans Memorial Garden. Beautiful sculptures, pieces of art, and floral arrangements signifying each soldiers’ willingness to serve are proudly displayed in the garden. This outdoor escape is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.