Fun Things to Do in Branson with Kids

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🎢 Fun Things to Do in Branson with Kids 12 and Under

A giant upside-down building full of science exhibits, physical challenges, virtual reality games, and a glow-in-the-dark ropes course designed for kids.

🎡 2. The Branson Ferris Wheel & Track Family Fun Parks (Passport)

Take a ride on the iconic Branson Ferris Wheel (great views!) or visit the multiple go-kart tracks, bumper boats, mini golf, laser tag, and arcades.

🎠 3. Silver Dollar City

An award-winning 1880s-style theme park filled with rides, live shows, crafts, food, and fun! Kids will love:

Fireman’s Landing (perfect for younger kids)
The Grand Exposition (mini-rides for little ones)
Play areas and water rides in summer
Seasonal festivals like Pumpkin Nights and Christmas lights

🦋 4. The Butterfly Palace

A peaceful and magical experience. Walk through a tropical rainforest filled with thousands of live butterflies. Also includes a mirror maze and a critter center.

🎡 5. The Branson Ferris Wheel & Track Family Fun Parks (Passport)

Take a ride on the iconic Branson Ferris Wheel (great views!) or visit the multiple go-kart tracks, bumper boats, mini golf, laser tag, and arcades.

🧙 6. Fritz’s Adventure

Indoor adventure park where kids can climb, crawl, and explore ropes courses, slides, tunnels, and more — even a suspended airplane! Plan to spend the day!

🐠 7. Aquarium at the Boardwalk

Walk through underwater tunnels, see jellyfish, touch starfish, and even meet a mermaid during special events! Fun, educational, and interactive for all ages.

🎤 8. Kid-Friendly Live Shows, just a few! Most shows are kid friendly

Once Upon A Fairytale – A Disney inspired show for all ages. Cadenza Majestic Theatre (Summer months) (Passport) Children under 12 are FREE!!)
Mansion of Dream Rick Thomas – Mind-blowing magic and illusions that wow the whole family. Grand Shanghai Theatre
Pets and Giggles– Adorable trained animals, comedy, and fun! Grand Country Theatre (Passport)
Buckets N Boards – Hilarious music and rhythm-based show with comedy and physical humor.
The Baldknobbers – One of the longest shows running in Branson (Passport)
Re-Vibe – Energetic Show at the Hughes Brothers
Hamners’ Unbelievable – Great variety show magic, music and more! (Passport)
Pets & Giggles – Grand Country Resort An interactive and engaging journey of age-appropriate skits and competitive games to tickle the funny bone, sharpen the mind, and stimulate the imagination. (Passport)

🧊 9. Snowflex Tubing Hill at Wolfe Mountain

Kids can go snow tubing any time of year — even in the summer — thanks to the synthetic Snowflex surface!

🛍️ 10. Branson Landing Fountain Show + Playground

A great spot for shopping, dining, and fun. Kids love the hourly water-and-fire fountain show and the riverside playground. Zipline is also at the Landing.

🐯 11. National Tiger Sanctuary - An unforgettable up-close experience with tigers, lions, leopards, and other rescued big cats. Educational and exciting for animal lovers of all ages.

⛳ 12. Mini Golf Mania! - Branson has some of the best-themed mini golf courses in the country:

🏴‍☠️ Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf – Waterfalls, caves, and pirates!
🐉 Grand Country Mini Golf – Indoor and outdoor fun near the kids’ theater.
🦖 Lost Treasure Golf & Dinosaur Canyon – A prehistoric adventure with dinos!

🎣 13. Mountain Springs Trout Park (Walnut Shade, just north of Branson)

A family-friendly fishing spot where kids can catch rainbow trout in a private spring-fed stream — no license needed!

🛻 14. Top of the Rock Golf Cart Tour - Take a scenic golf cart ride through waterfalls, caves, and overlooks at Top of the Rock. A calm, awe-inspiring adventure the whole family will love.

🍕 15. Eat at Kid-Friendly Restaurants and Treats

Mel’s Hard Luck Diner – Singing waiters and a fun 50s vibe (Passport)
Grand Country Buffet – Great selection of food for all ages (Get the corn fritters)
Local Flavor – Great food and entertainment some times
Side Chick – Perfect for those who love chicken and the corn on the cob!!
Pizza Ranch – Kids eat free on Tuesday Nights (Try the fried chicken)
Billy Bobs Dairyland – Cool diner with great hamburgers!
Cakes and Cream – Fun food, ice cream and a small arcade
Andy’s Frozen Custard – Creamy shakes, concretes, sundaes

🧩 16. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! & Branson Odditorium

Interactive, weird, and wonderful! A great place to explore quirky exhibits and optical illusions.

🛻17. Worlds Largest Toy Museum – If it is a toy, they have it!! The World’s Largest Toy Museum Complex holds over one million toy attractions within 6 museums and multiple collections.

🎟️18. Immersive Disney Animation Branson - Suitable for all ages—families, kids, grandparents. It’s a hit with Disney fans of all generations.

🎄 19. Christmas in Branson (Seasonal)

Holiday lights, Santa visits, live Christmas shows, and parades make Branson a magical place during November and December. OMG so many lights!! So many Santas!!