The Polar Express Train Ride (Western Maryland Scenic Railroad)

Fri Nov 21, 2025 - Tue Dec 23, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Fridays, and Saturdays through December 23, 2025.
Also on December 22, 2025; December 23, 2025.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: $40 and up; (2 and under) Free
Location:
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
301-876-2887
13 Canal Street, Cumberland , MD, 21502
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The beloved children's book comes alive on this hour-long train ride to the North Pole, for which passengers are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas. Listen to the original movie soundtrack while eating cookies and sipping hot chocolate. There is also a reading of the book and singing and dancing to Christmas favorites. Santa makes an appearance and gives each passenger a silver sleigh bell, which—if you know the story—can only be heard by those who believe.

Departures are at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, and 9pm.

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