If it’s not the holidays without ice skating or snow tubing, check out these spots for family fun in the Branson and Springfield areas.
Real Ice Skating & Tubing at Big Cedar Lodge
For 2025, Big Cedar is introducing an all-new ice rink and tubing experience. In past years this was a synthetic ice rink, but it’s now real ice! The rink is nestled among several beautifully decorated Christmas trees. It’s open to all ages.
LOCATION: 190 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale, Missouri 65739
DATES: Open daily Nov. 7 through Jan. 12, 2026 from 4 to 10 p.m.
PRICE: $30 per person for the public or $25 for overnight hotel guests, which includes skate rental.
MORE INFO: bigcedar.com
Snow Tubing at Wolfe Mountain
The Branson Zip Lines and Canopy Tours is home to Wolfe Mountain, a Snowflex synthetic snow tubing hill. The year-round attraction is nestled in the natural beauty of the Ozark Mountains yet just a few miles north of the city along Highway 65. The 400-foot-long slope allows up to six tubes to run down simultaneously and is open to ages 3 and up.
LOCATION: 2339 US Hwy 65, Walnut Shade, MO 65771
DATES: Open daily through Jan. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last reservation at 4 p.m.)
PRICE: $32.99 per person for one-hour tubing pass
MORE INFO: Reservations available here
SEE ALSO: Branson Christmas Attractions & Activities
Skating at Cassidy Station in Ozark/Nixa
Located 30 minutes north of Branson, Cassidy Station at Estes Farms will have a synthetic ice skating rink, as well as a Christmas tree lot, The Tipsy Reindeer cocktail bar, holiday mercantile shopping at Kringle Crossing, fire pits, s’mores, hot cocoa, and more.
Cassidy Station is also hosting a special Christmas Kickoff event on Nov. 28 & 29, featuring their Christmas store, holiday drinks, wagon rides, s’mores, live music, a drone show, a visit from Santa, food trucks, vendors, and more.
LOCATION: 5176 N Fremont Rd., Nixa, MO 65714
DATES: Open daily Nov. 13 – Dec. 31. Hours are 2-8 p.m. Mon-Wed, 2-9 p.m. Thurs-Sat, and 12-6pm Sundays.
PRICE: $12 for a 30-minute session
MORE INFO: Tickets can be purchased in person. Visit their Facebook page or event listing for more info.
Ice Skating at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield
New for 2025, Bass Pro Shops in Springfield has added a “Santa’s Wonderland Ice Rink” in the front parking lot of the flagship store. The event is open to the public and includes a custom ice rink, fire pits with s’more service, holiday decor, food and beverage service, photo opportunities, and more.
Note this is only available at the Springfield, MO location (45-60 minutes north of Branson), but it is along the way for many folks traveling to/from Branson. The onsite Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium is also very popular — they are presenting a new “Sea of Lights Enchanted Christmas” experience this year.
LOCATION: 1 Bass Pro Drive, Springfield, MO 65807
DATES: Open daily Nov. 3 through Jan. 4, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
PRICE: $25 per person, which includes skate rental
MORE INFO: Tickets can be purchased in person. Call 417-887-7334 for more info.
Indoor Ice Skating in Springfield
Brightspeed Ice Park is operated by the Springfield-Greene Country Park Board and is the most affordable option for skating on real ice. The indoor ice park is open year-round.
LOCATION: 635 E Trafficway St, Springfield, MO 65806
DATES: Open year-round. Public skating times vary. See schedule for details.
PRICE: Adults $7, Students/Seniors/Youth $6 for a one-hour session. Skate rental is an additional $3 (or bring your own skates).
MORE INFO: parkboard.org
