We were in Branson/Springfield area for most of Nov 2015. Branson has a wonderful veterans day celebration, i.e. large parade, vet's eat free in many locations, some show are free. However, it can get rather chilly (freezing at night) and chilly during the day. It's well worth the trip and you will enjoy. I highly recommend you visit the College of the Ozarks Museum, and see the AYO show at the Mickey Gilley theatre, They are the kids that were on Americas Got Talent that their mother was in a coma for 9 months after a car wreck and they sang to her while she was in the hospital. Great show!!!