Through December 29
Edaville Express (Carver | Wednesdays and Thursdays)
Join Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves at the Edaville boarding station as they embark on a 45-minute interactive train ride adventure to find Santa, all while enjoying chocolate milk, HOOD eggnog, and cookies. Fueled by Christmas cheer, the train ride includes singalongs to your favorite Christmas songs, dancing elves who give out shiny bells, and lots of bright lights that twinkle in the night! Each guest receives a special present.
November 17–January 1
The Polar Express 4-D Experience at Jordan’s Furniture (Avon)
Even though you don’t technically go anywhere on this train ride, the Polar Express experience is not to be missed! You will be right there in the action as a moving seat takes you aboard the train. Melting snow will tickle your skin, and the vivid smells of rich hot chocolate will liven your ride on the Polar Express.
November 24–December 22
The Train to Christmas Town (Buzzards Bay)
The music begins as passengers depart the station, while elves dance in the aisles, leading singalongs to other favorite Christmas carols. There are cookies, hot chocolate, and a special gift from Santa. When arriving at Christmas Town, gather together to share the views from the window of the magical lighted town. Wave to Santa and his elves before they climb aboard to greet each boy and girl. All guests can enjoy other activities and games on board as they interact with the cast and crew. Kids are able to play a game of I-Spy as they look for animal friends hidden throughout the car like the gentle snowy owls and Bubble and Squeek the chatty mice that frequent the train.
December 1
ICS’s Polar Express Ride (Newburyport | 11 a.m.–8 p.m.)
The annual ICS North Pole Express will leave the Newburyport train station for the North Pole with a 70-minute roundtrip adventure, including cocoa and treats, a visit from Mr. C and his elves, and a silver bell presented to each child during a reading of “’Twas The Night Before Christmas” by local storytellers. Come in your pajamas or as you are for a truly magical experience for children and parents alike. Remember to bring your camera!
December 8–9
Ride With Santa on the Amtrack Downeaster (Haverhill)
Ride with Santa and start a new family tradition this holiday season! Mr. Claus will travel along with the Amtrak Downeaster Trains 690/691 on Saturday, December 8, and Trains 692/693 on Sunday, December 9, to extend special greetings to passengers! These Downeaster trains will be decked out in holiday style to welcome their special guest and create magical holiday moments for riders. Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visits with Santa are available at no extra cost to Downeaster passengers.
December 9
Scituate North Pole Express (Scituate)
The spirit of the holiday will descend upon the quaint village of Scituate as children embark on a magical train ride to the North Pole. This 60-90 minute train ride departing from the Greenbush Commuter Rail Station (247 Old Driftway) to the North Pole will delight children and adults alike. Children will be entertained with the reading of this classic story of “The Polar Express,” have milk and cookies, sing Christmas carols, and be visited by Santa’s Elves, Frosty, Rudolph, and the big man in red, Santa, and Mrs. Claus. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas to get into the spirit of the event.
December 9
The Jolly Jingle Express (Woburn)
Get in the holiday spirit as you board the Jolly Jingle Express, a roundtrip train ride starting and finishing at the Anderson RTC in Woburn. The train travels into Boston, where it will stop briefly before it returns to Woburn.
