Polar Express Storytime
Guests enter through the grand lobby of the historic depot to enjoy cookies and hot cocoa before gathering for storytime inside the Duncan Hines Diner Rail Car. Visitors then exit through the Presidential Railcar for a brief visit and photo opportunity with Santa. The event also features a photo booth and a gift shop stocked with Polar Express merchandise.
What to Expect
Holiday storytime inside the Duncan Hines Diner Rail Car with Santa.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Historic RailPark & Train Museum
Food & Drink
Cookies and hot cocoa are available in the grand lobby.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Cozy and festive
Energy Level
Low
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Tickets are free to the community. RailPark Members get advance ticket registration. Membership levels listed: Train Master—2 Polar Express Storytime tickets for $35.00; Yard Master—4 tickets for $65.00; Engineer—6 tickets for $100.00; Conductor—8 tickets for $150.00.
- Hours: 4:30 pm; 5:00 pm; 5:30 pm; 6:00 pm; 6:30 pm; 7:00 pm.
Tips & Advice
- Put the kids in Christmas pajamas, or match the whole family, since everyone is encouraged to wear holiday clothes and many families do.
- Register as soon as booking opens, or become a RailPark Member to get early registration, because tickets are free but you must reserve them.
- Get on the railcar promptly when your storytime starts, because seats in the Duncan Hines Diner Railcar are first come, first served.
- Have your camera ready as you leave through the Presidential Railcar, because the Santa visit is brief and photos with him are allowed.
- Stop by the gift shop early in your visit, since the Polar Express merchandise, including the robes, comes in limited quantities.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: storytime takes place in the Duncan Hines Diner Rail Car.
- New in the gift shop: a limited supply of Polar Express merchandise, including Polar Express robes.
- RailPark Members get early ticket registration before it opens to the general public.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What should we wear?
Everyone is encouraged to wear Christmas clothes, pajamas included. Lots of families come in matching pajamas.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. When you come in through the main front doors, you'll find hot cocoa and cookies in the grand lobby of the historic L&N Depot.
How does seating work for the story?
Storytime is in the Duncan Hines Diner Railcar. Seats are first come, first served once you step aboard.
Can we see Santa and take pictures?
Yes. You leave through the Presidential Railcar, where you get a short visit with Santa, and photos with him are allowed. There's also a photo booth.
How do we get tickets?
Tickets are free for the community but you have to register for them. RailPark Members can register before the general public.
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