Trip Ideas

Get your costumes and bags ready…cause it’s almost time for all the monsters and princesses (or K-Pop Demon Hunters) to satisfy a sweet tooth! It’s time for the 19th Annual Safe Trick or Treat on The Branson Landing! Jeepers creepers, keep those peepers…peeled for businesses along the promenade with PUMPKIN signs in their windows! That means they have candy! If you see a teal pumpkin in the window, that’s a business with allergy safe treats! Nobody has to miss out on free candy day! So join everyone in the dash to grab the treats from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, October 31st! Sparky can’t wait to see everyone’s costumes as he delivers you from the many parking locations to the Landing.

Every November, Branson comes alive with patriotic pride as our community gathers to honor the brave men and women who've served our country with an entire week of activities Nov. 5 - Nov. 11. Whether you're a veteran, a military family member, or simply someone who wants to show gratitude, Veterans Week and Veterans Day in Downtown Branson offers meaningful ways to celebrate—and RideSparky makes it easier than ever to experience it all. Veterans Week Highlights Nov. 5 – 10, 2025 BVTF Veterans VillageBallparks of America, Bldgs 2 & 31000 Pat Nash Dr.Open Daily from 9:00AM – 4:00PMVeterans Village is visited by thousands of military veterans, active troops, first responders and other patriots and their families during Veterans Week annually November 5-10. It includes a mess hall (11:30AM – 1:30PM…

Q: Is the RideSparky trolley stroller-friendly? Absolutely! Fold up the stroller and bring it aboard. If you have a really large one, our trolleys are equipped with wheelchair lifts, which work perfectly for strollers too—even those big double strollers. Q: How much does it cost to ride with my kids? It’s completely free! That’s right—you, your kids, grandma, the stroller, the diaper bag, all of it—no charge. We’re here to make exploring downtown Branson easy and budget-friendly for families. Tips are appreciated if you’d like to show some love to our drivers, but there’s absolutely no pressure or requirement. Q: How often do the trolleys come? Will we be waiting forever with restless kids? Our trolleys run on a continuous loop, so you typically won’t wait more than 15-20 minutes…

It's finally Fall and the first ever Branson Fall Fest is happening Oct. 3 & 4, 2025, throughout Historic Downtown Branson. Join us from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. each day for FREE music and entertainment, a pumpkin scavenger hunt, face painting for the kids, balloon art and other fun activities! Stroll through streets filled with pumpkins and fall décor, enjoy exclusive store specials and sidewalk sales, take part in a pumpkin scavenger hunt for fun prizes, and snap photos at our cozy seasonal photo ops. With face painting, warm cider, it's the perfect way to welcome fall this year and support your favorite local businesses! Entertainment Schedule FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3rd 10 amSTEPHANIE CALLAHAN (Main & Veterans)10:30 amBALDRIDGE BROTHERS (Main & Commercial near Dick’s & Patricia House)11 amMOTOWN: Eddie Stovall,…

One of the more unique things to come to Branson in recent years is celebrity linked restaurants at Branson Landing. Read on to learn more about how you can sample these famous offerings! Paula Deen's Family Kitchen 545 Branson Landing Blvd, Branson MO 65616417-320-5127North end of Branson Landing If you love Southern-Style home cooking (if you don't, we need to talk!), there's no better place to go than Paula Deen's Family Kitchen on the north side of Branson Landing, right next to Trolley Stop #6. This is one of only four Paula Deen Family Kitchen restaurants in the country run in conjunction with her celebrity culinary sons Jamie and Bobby Deen. This HUGE eatery has 300 seats and is the perfect spot to enjoy a home-cooked meal with friends and…

Labor Day is fast approaching, which means the end of summer. School is back in session but that doesn’t mean the end of the fun for the family! Check out the amazing stuff to see and do in Downtown Branson! Meet the Blue Angels Pilots Friday, August 29th at 7 pm - 9 pm Join us at the fountains at Branson Landing for Wings of Pride - Meet the Blue Angel Pilots, Navy Band Concert, and fireworks to complete the night. This is a city event presented by the City of Branson. Last Concert of the Summer Concert Series Saturday, August 30, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Join us at Branson Landing to rock the night away for the last time in the 2025 Summer Concert Series. The Beer Garden…

As the days are getting shorter, and the air a little cooler, it's a great time to rediscover Branson's amazing city parks, many of which are within walking or driving distance of Historic Downtown. Here are some of the best parks in Downtown Branson ... most conveniently located within walking distance of Sparky stops. Each one features something unique: fountains, bathrooms, disc golf, outdoor stages and more. Pack a picnic, bring the pup and enjoy some natural relaxation! North Beach Park, 401 Eastlake St. Located about 200 yards from Trolley Stop #6 A total of 4.2 acres featuring walking paths, horseshoe pits, lake access, two fishing docks, picnic tables, and BBQ grills. Epps Park, 201 Long St. Located across Veterans Blvd from Trolley Stop #4 At only 0.1 acre, this…

School is just around the corner yet again! And Downtown Branson, home to dozens of unique and convenient shops, is a great one-stop destination for all the latest fashions. Don’t forget about Missouri’s annual Back-to-School State Tax-Free Weekend that happens every year on the first full weekend in August. The 2025 tax holiday is slated August 1 – 3.  Here are a few of the many great downtown shops where you can outfit your kiddos and college-bound students. And don’t forget that the free Sparky Trolleys can help you get around, serving 13 stops around downtown every day from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.! Historic Downtown Alex & Alaina’s Treasure Chest Alex & Alaina’s Treasure Chest is a small shop with many one-of-a-kind, handmade and old-world items. You’ll find handmade moccasins,…

It’s no secret that Branson is the heart of the Ozarks for fun, family oriented adventures! And Downtown Branson is the center for it all! But what if you’re working with a tight budget? Well here’s a quick list of great things to do in Downtown. Whether you’re wanting fun, first date ideas, or just need to get out of the house with the family for a bit, Downtown has tons to offer! Feeding/Watching the Wildlife along Lake Taneycomo Running alongside the Landing is the famously chill Lake Taneycomo. With a smooth paved walking/jogging trail and plenty of benches, you can enjoy the early morning, before the heat sets in, watching the plethora of wildlife that inhabits the lake. Follow the path and you’ll come to the Landing where you…

Celebrate America’s Independence early on Thursday, July 3rd. It's time for the 18th annual Liberty Light Up, hosted by Branson Landing. There's plenty of places you can see the fireworks over Lake Taneycomo from all over Downtown Branson (they kick off around 9:20 p.m. or so). But the best seat is in front the Branson Landing Fountains, where you will also be treated to free concerts. The Beer Garden opens at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by Wil Fischer Budweiser. Bring a lawn chair and come early to pick out your spot to enjoy Damsel, starting at 6:30 p.m. Then stay for The Dirty Saints, performing at 8 p.m. and then again at 10:30 p.m. after the fireworks. The Dirty Saints were voted Best Cover Band by the readers of 417 Magazine.…