Time Warp Express - A Jolly Trolley Adventure to Save Santa!
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Time Warp Express - A Jolly Trolley Adventure to Save Santa!

We have just released the final round of tickets! Once those are sold out, you will have to wait until next year! Time Warp Express is a totally unique world of timeless holiday magic waiting for you at Volo Museum in Volo, Illinois. When? All Fridays and Saturdays through December Special After-Christmas Show - One weekend only! Friday 12/26-Sunday 12/28 How Much? November 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, $24.95 - SOLD OUT November 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th, $29.95 - SOLD OUT All of December, $31.95 ​ Special After-Christmas Show, $31.95 - One weekend only! All children 4 and under are free but must ride on a guardian’s lap during the trolley ride. All paying customers get a free hot chocolate and cookie. Lap riders can purchase a hot chocolate and cookie for a $3.95 Add-On. Combine Time Warp Express with our Museum Experience! Volo Museum & Time Warp Express Combo: Starts at $31.10 Jurassic Gardens & Time Warp Express Combo: $34.40 Gold Pass, Volo Museum & Jurassic & Time Warp Express Combo: Starts at $50.85 Volo Museum & Jurassic Gardens Will Stay Open Late! For the first time, we will be keeping Volo Museum and Jurassic Gardens open past 5pm and will remain open until the start of the last show time (6pm or 7pm) Box office closes at 4, only people with online tickets will be able to enter the museum 'after hours'. During this time, guests will not be using the main entrance. Please enter through the Pop-Up Entrance at Jurassic Gardens Park, just look for the large white tent! Food & Refreshments Your free hot chocolate and cookie are just the beginning… Our Ice Cream & Coffee Parlor will be serving freshly made, homemade treats that are simply irresistible — decadent desserts you won’t find anywhere else. From rich, indulgent sweets to limited fresh pizza slices, hot dogs, and refreshing drinks, there’s something to satisfy every craving. And for the perfect finishing touch, elevate your evening with one of our signature adult beverages. All food and drinks are welcome aboard the Time Warp Express, so don't hold back! What to Expect Time Warp Express is quickly becoming a new holiday family tradition. It is an experience filled with all of your favorite traditional holiday activities while adding an adventurous trolley ride to save Santa filled with fun and unexpected surprises. Begin your adventure in charming Grams Central Station, where you'll enjoy a hot chocolate and cookie on us! For those who crave more, our decadent homemade treats and crafted adult beverages are offered for purchase to make your night unforgettable. You will then be greeted by Santa and his joyful elves! Professional improv actors play each character to entertain and interact with every adventure seeker. The elves will lead holiday song sing-alongs while children share their wish list with Santa. Each magical moment will be captured with a complimentary photo session. Something shocking happens, leading you to board the Time Warp Express, a beautiful, fully enclosed, and decorated trolley, to save Santa. Though they are enclosed, please dress for the weather! Hilarious elves will guide you on an interactive journey through a wide array of time periods. The tour is elaborately decorated with hundreds of up-lit trees, massive animated Christmas light displays, and many more incredible surprises you won't see anywhere else.

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Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: $$$ – Get tickets
  • Parking: Parking is free!
  • Pets: No pets allowed

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Budget

$$$

Weather Sensitivity

Rain or shine

Location

Volo Museum
27582 Volo Village Rd.
Volo, IL
60073

Event Details

Duration

75 minutes

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Volo

Timed Entry

Yes

Organizer

Volo Museum

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Tips & Advice

  • Arrive 30 minutes early
  • Dress for the weather, as a small portion of the experience is outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the event last?

75 minutes

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Last Updated: Nov 27, 2025
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team

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