IC North Pole Express
Passengers take a round-trip train ride featuring conductor-led games, Christmas carol singing, letter writing to Santa, and a reading of The Night Before Christmas. Each guest receives a Christmas cookie on board and visits from holiday characters including Rudolph, Frosty, elves, and Santa himself. At the station, riders can explore the Polar Village for character photo opportunities and treats from Mrs. Claus' Bakery.
What to Expect
A festive train journey featuring holiday carols, characters, and Santa Claus.
Event Details
Duration
The journey is 45–50 minutes.
Ages
All ages (children under 1 year old do not need a ticket and must sit on a parent's lap)
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Immaculate Conception School
Food & Drink
Each guest is served a Christmas cookie onboard, and Mrs. Claus' Bakery sells additional homemade goodies.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and magical
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 9:30 am; 11:30 am; 1:30 pm; 3:30 pm; 5:30 pm. Train times are approximate and may be adjusted; departures will be within 30 minutes of the listed times.
- Parking: Parking is included in the ticket price. Parking locations depend on the train time.
- Accessibility: Designated handicap accessible areas are available on the train by contacting organizers in advance.
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets on Eventbrite as soon as sales open, using a credit card, because there are no refunds and very few waitlisted people have ever gotten tickets.
- Check in 30 to 60 minutes before your departure so your QR code can be scanned and everyone gets the wristband they need to board.
- Line up with your whole party, since seats aren't reserved and groups only end up in the same car if they board together.
- Leave strollers and car seats in the car, as neither is allowed on the train and all bags must be stored in the overhead racks.
- Watch your email, including the spam folder, because ticket confirmations and any MBTA schedule changes go to the address you bought tickets with.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a baby need a ticket?
Children under 1 don't need a ticket, but they must sit on a parent's lap.
Can I bring a stroller or car seat?
No. Strollers and car seats aren't allowed on the train. Nothing can be left in the aisles, and all bags go in the overhead racks.
Can our group sit together?
Seats aren't reserved and you can't save them. Line up together and the platform managers will take your whole party to the same car.
Will we see Santa?
Yes. Santa and his elves get on at the North Pole and walk through every car on the trip back to Newburyport.
Can you help with food allergies?
The ingredient list for the cookie served on board is available. For anything sold at Mrs. Claus' Bakery, ask the volunteers working there.
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