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Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Trains Near Houston in 2025

Christmas trains near Houston 2025. Photo courtesy of The Polar Express Train Ride at the Texas State Railroad
Christmas trains near Houston 2025. Photo courtesy of The Polar Express Train Ride at the Texas State Railroad
10/24/25 - By Rachael Cherry

Looking for Christmas trains in Houston this holiday season? There are still plenty of tickets for Polar Express train rides near Houston.

If you have a little train lover in your life, going on a Christmas train near Houston might just be at the top of the list for Santa this year. Help make kids' dreams come true by celebrating the holiday season on a Polar Express train ride in Houston at one of many festive venues in the area. Many Christmas trains even feature a visit from the big guy himself! 

For those of you prepping early for the holiday season, check out our list of our 10 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes, or maybe this list of 50 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

 

 

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Try a Polar Express train ride this holiday season 2025. Photo courtesy of The Christmas Train in Alvin
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Polar Express and Christmas Trains Near Houston in 2025

The Polar Express at the Galveston Railroad Museum

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Friday, November 14 through Sunday, December 21, 2025 (Select Dates)
The adventure comes to life on this round-trip journey to the North Pole led by a cast of talented actors. Passengers relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a one-hour trip to meet Santa. READ MORE

Santa's Wonderland in College Station

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Friday, November 14 - Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Experience Santa's magical world at the biggest Christmas attraction in the state of Texas. Enjoy hayride tours, train rides, live music, shopping, horse and carriage tours, a food village, campfires, and more. READ MORE

The Polar Express Train Ride at the Texas State Railroad

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Friday, November 14 - Sunday, December 28, 2025 (Select Dates)
The captivating story The Polar Express comes to life the minute the train departs the Palestine Depot for the journey to the North Pole. READ MORE

Christmas at Old Time Christmas Tree Farm

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Saturday, November 2 - Friday, December 19, 2025 (Weekends)
In addition to finding and cutting your own Christmas tree, you can enjoy a variety of seasonal fun at the farm. Activities include train rides, a petting zoo, a giant slide, and a bounce house and pictures with Santa. READ MORE

A Berry Merry Christmas at Dewberry Farm

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Saturday, November 22 - Sunday, December 28, 2025 (Select dates)
This Christmas you don't have to drive far and spend your entire budget for a little holiday magic—Get into the spirit of the season and make magical holiday memories at Dewberry Farm! READ MORE

Holiday Train at Hermann Park

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2025 Dates to be Announced
Enjoy festive lights and holiday music on the Hermann Park Train during the holiday season!   READ MORE

Holidays at Moody Gardens

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Saturday, November 22, 2025 - Saturday, January 3, 2026
Head down to Moody Gardens for an unparalleled holiday experience that includes the Festival of Lights, ice skating rink, artic slides, train rides, pictures with Santa, and more.  READ MORE

The Christmas Train in Alvin

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Come enjoy an old-fashioned train ride in open-air coaches while experiencing hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights and displays.  READ MORE

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