North Pole Adventure in Branson | The Shepherd of the Hills

Open November 16th - December 28th!

Branson's Favorite Family Christmas Tradition!

Celebrate this holiday season from November 16-December 28th (calendar below) at The Shepherd of the Hills North Pole Adventure. This magical walk through experience takes you on a journey through thousands of Christmas lights, a visit with Santa Claus, Christmas family activities, and an extended hayride through a portion of the park and North Pole Adventure. Make it a family tradition this Christmas season at the North Pole Adventure, only at Shepherd of the Hills.

Visit on Friday-Sunday & select dates below!

Prices start at Ages 4+. Kids 3 and under are FREE for General Admission! Flash Sale Tickets are good for any day. Tickets are non-refundable. Scroll down the page for the Calendar Dates & Times.

For the best experience at the North Pole Adventure in Branson, we suggest getting there before dark to enjoy all the activities outside, especially the, Tower, Ropes Course and Playland. Hours and dates vary depending on weather.

Santas Hours: 3PM-CLOSE. Santa is located in the workshop. You are welcome to bring your own cameras to take photos with Santa. Santa is gone after Dec 23rd.

Last ticket sold is one hour before closing. Super Pass activities (ropes course & coaster) close an hour before closing. Guests with a Santa’s Super Pass will need to sign a waiver before entry. North Pole Adventure is a rain or shine event and no refunds will be issued due to any closure for inclement weather, though a rain check will be granted if it rains more than 90 minutes from when you enter the park.

Christmas Light Hayride Hours: 5PM-CLOSE. Hayride is NOT through Trail of Lights but an extended portion of the farm and North Pole Adventure. The Trail of Lights is not included with the North Pole Adventure.

General Activities

Over 30+ Family Activities Included!

Santa's Super Ticket Activities

BIG ELVES ROPES COURSE

For all ages! Adventure awaits for families or solo-explorers on our all-new Ropes Course. This outdoor structure stands tall next to the iconic Inspiration Tower and boasts the same incredible views coupled with an exciting ascent. (Included in Santa’s Super Pass)

COPPERHEAD MOUNTAIN COASTER

One Ride included in Santa’s Super Pass! Branson’s longest downhill Mountain Coaster snakes through riveting loops, drops and curves in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. (Included in Santa’s Super Pass)

North Pole Calendar & Times

Tickets are date-specific. Calendar subject to change without notice. Super Pass activities (Ropes Course & Coaster) close an hour before closing.

North Pole Adventure Map

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Invitation from Santa

Download this special letter written from Santa, personally inviting your little one to the North Pole!

Download Santa Letter