The Polar Express Train Ride at the Texas State Railroad

Fri Nov 14, 2025 - Sun Dec 28, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through December 28, 2025
Except November 18, 2025, November 27, 2025, December 9, 2025, December 18, 2025, December 25, 2025.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Tickets start at $30
Location:
Texas State Railroad
789 Park Road 70, Palestine, TX, 75801
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The captivating story The Polar Express comes to life the minute the train departs the Palestine Depot for the journey to the North Pole.

Enveloped by the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the tale as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™.  Once onboard, chefs serve hot chocolate and cookies as they recite the classic children’s book, The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. (Be sure to purchase a book along with your tickets so your child can read his/her own book along with the chefs.)

At the North Pole, Santa and his elves greet passengers and then board the train. St. Nick gives everyone the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell (only believers can hear ringing!). On the ride back to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ train depot, chefs lead passengers in singing joyous Christmas carols.

Wearing pajamas is encouraged. 

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