Santa's North Pole Express
Visitors board decorated vintage train coaches to enjoy Christmas carols and sing-alongs led by Santa's elves Holly and Frosty, along with a special visit from Santa Claus. Before boarding, guests can meet Mrs. Claus for holiday songs and stop by the General Store for a keepsake photo with Santa. Excursions include festive treats such as homemade chocolate chip cookies, chocolate snow milk served in a keepsake mug, and a silver bell for each child.
What to Expect
Vintage train ride featuring Santa, elf sing-alongs, and holiday treats.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Historic Cotton Belt District
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau
Food & Drink
Tickets include Mrs. Claus’ homemade chocolate chip cookie and Frosty Chocolate Snow Milk served in a souvenir memory mug.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive, nostalgic, cozy
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $45–$50 per person, or $90–$100 per bench seating two people; price varies by day and time. Tickets are required for anyone age two and older. Lap Rider tickets are $6 for children who have not turned two. A 3% Reimbursement Service Fee is added to all ticket purchases. The experience includes a souvenir ticket, meeting Mrs. Claus and singing before boarding, a Christmas train excursion with Santa and elves, a silver “We Believe Bell” for all children, a cookie, chocolate snow milk in a keepsake mug, and one keepsake photo with Santa per family. – Get tickets
- Parking: The page recommends arriving 90 minutes before the ticketed time on weekends and one hour before the ticketed time during the week to allow time to find parking and enjoy Christmas Capital of Texas. Historic Main Street is closed to traffic Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during Christmas Capital of Texas.
- Accessibility: For ADA seating, call 817.410.3557.
Tips & Advice
- The Grapevine visitors bureau suggests arriving about 90 minutes early on weekends and an hour early on weekdays to park and enjoy the Christmas village.
- Check in at least 30 minutes before departure, because doors close five minutes ahead, trains don't wait for latecomers and missed trains aren't refunded.
- Book all your benches in one order, since seats are sold as two-person benches and you can buy up to 10 at a time.
- Buy only through the official Grapevine websites or Ticketline, because tickets from third-party resellers such as Facebook Marketplace may be invalid or fraudulent.
- Check your spam folder for the confirmation email and for the reminder email that arrives 24 to 36 hours before your ride.
Special Events & Promotions
- Extra photos with Santa can be bought at the General Store.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included with a ticket?
You get a souvenir ticket and a sing-along with Mrs. Claus before boarding. Then there's the train ride with Santa and his elves Holly and Frosty. Every child gets a silver "We Believe" bell. Everyone gets Mrs. Claus' homemade chocolate chip cookie and Frosty Chocolate Snow Milk in a keepsake mug. Each family also gets one 4x6 photo with Santa.
Where do we get our photo with Santa?
It's taken in the General Store in the Grapevine Christmas Village, before or after your ride. Extra photos are available to buy.
How does seating work?
Seats are sold by the bench so families and groups can sit together. Each bench holds two people, and you can buy up to 10 benches at a time.
Do babies and toddlers need a ticket?
Anyone two or older needs a regular ticket. Children who haven't turned two need a Lap Rider ticket. Anyone under 18 must ride with a parent or legal guardian.
What happens if we're running late?
Check in at least 30 minutes before departure. Train doors close five minutes before departure and trains don't wait for latecomers. Missed trains aren't refunded.
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