Submitted by Laurie Rein on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 10:00am Christmas Trains in and Around NJ: Polar Express in Whippany, Santa TrainEvery year, New Jersey's railroads get decked out in their holiday best to offer special Christmas train rides for the whole family. Wait—Christmas? We know, it's a bit early to start hauling out the holly, but these Christmas trains are a popular holiday tradition, and they sell out fast! Though these trains don't go all the way to the North Pole, most include a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with treats, caroling, and stories. The popular Polar Express in Whippany invites kids to wear their pajamas and hear a classic Christmas story read aloud on the rails, while another ferries passengers to a Christmas tree farm. Read on to find out where to take a Christmas train ride with Santa, and book your tickets as soon as possible. Then you can put Christmas aside for a while and get back to your fall fun. Christmas Trains in New Jersey DiDonato's Magical Holiday Express November 8 – December 30, 2019 – Hammonton The Polar Express November 16 – December 30, 2019 – Whippany North Pole ExpressNovember 23 – December 28, 2019 – Flemington The Christmas Express with Santa ClausNovember 29 – December 22, 2019 – Wall Township The Polar ExpressNovember 29 – December 22, 2019 – Phillipsburg Santa Train December 14, 2019 – Wayne Christmas Trains in Pennsylvania North Pole Express November 9 – December 24, 2019 – New Hope, PA Santa’s Paradise ExpressNovember 23 – December 22, 2019 – Ronks, PA Christmas Tree TrainNovember 23 – December 22, 2019 – Ronks, PA The Night Before Christmas TrainDecember 5-23, 2019 – Ronks, PA Christmas/HanukkahHolidaysTrains, Dinos & HeroesNew Jersey
