Nov21to Dec 24
Santa's Paradise Express
Strasburg Rail Road · Strasburg, PA · about 55 miles away
- Time
- Weekends Nov 21–Dec 20, plus Nov 27 and Dec 21–24
- Ages
- All ages
- Price
- $47.70 adults, $37.10 children
Christmas trains 2026Baltimore · Charm City
Christmas train rides near Baltimore, 2026.
We found eight Christmas trains within a drive of Baltimore with 2026 dates posted: one Polar Express ride and seven Santa trains. The closest, THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride, is in Baltimore. Each card has the dates, times, the ages it suits, the price as the operator lists it and whether you need to book ahead.
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21NovSatSanta's Paradise Express
Santa train · to Dec 24 · Strasburg, PA · about 55 miles away28NovSatBreakfast with Santa trainSanta train · to Dec 20 · Woodstown, NJ · about 75 miles away28NovSatCandy Cane ExpressSanta train · to Dec 20 · Stewartstown, PA · about 30 miles away28NovSatHolly TrolleyFestSanta train · to Dec 23 · Colesville, MD · about 25 miles away28NovSatSanta TrainsSanta train · to Dec 20 · Kutztown, PA · about 95 miles away28NovSatTHE POLAR EXPRESS Train RidePolar Express · to Dec 22 · Baltimore, MD5DecSatSanta Claus ExpressSanta train · to Dec 6 · Kempton, PA · about 100 miles away7DecMonSanta Railway Express to Old Town ManassasSanta train · to Dec 21 · Alexandria, VA · about 40 miles away
Santa train · to Dec 24 · Strasburg, PA · about 55 miles away28NovSatBreakfast with Santa trainSanta train · to Dec 20 · Woodstown, NJ · about 75 miles away28NovSatCandy Cane ExpressSanta train · to Dec 20 · Stewartstown, PA · about 30 miles away28NovSatHolly TrolleyFestSanta train · to Dec 23 · Colesville, MD · about 25 miles away28NovSatSanta TrainsSanta train · to Dec 20 · Kutztown, PA · about 95 miles away28NovSatTHE POLAR EXPRESS Train RidePolar Express · to Dec 22 · Baltimore, MD5DecSatSanta Claus ExpressSanta train · to Dec 6 · Kempton, PA · about 100 miles away7DecMonSanta Railway Express to Old Town ManassasSanta train · to Dec 21 · Alexandria, VA · about 40 miles awayNothing matches that filter yet.
Train rides
Polar Express, Santa and lights trains near Baltimore
Dates, ages, price and booking notes come from each railroad, zoo or park’s own page. The area line shows where you board.
Nov28to Dec 20
Breakfast with Santa train
Woodstown Central Railroad · Woodstown, NJ · about 75 miles away
- Time
- Saturdays and Sundays
- Ages
- Not listed
- Price
- $245 per table for four
Nov28to Dec 20
Candy Cane Express
Stewartstown Railroad · Stewartstown, PA · about 30 miles away
- Time
- Daytime trains; evening trains Dec 5 and 20
- Ages
- Not listed
- Price
- $19–$67
Nov28to Dec 23
Holly TrolleyFest
National Capital Trolley Museum · Colesville, MD · about 25 miles away
- Time
- Saturdays and Sundays
- Ages
- Child rate for ages 2–13
- Price
- $15 per person
Good to know: Santa and Mrs. Claus visit; trolley rides included
Nov28to Dec 20
Santa Trains
Allentown & Auburn Railroad · Kutztown, PA · about 95 miles away
- Time
- Not listed
- Ages
- Not listed
- Price
- Not listed
Nov28to Dec 22
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
B&O Railroad Museum (National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation) · Baltimore, MD
- Time
- Trains between 2:30 and 9:30 p.m.; about two hours with the North Pole stop
- Ages
- Everyone 2 and up needs a ticket; under 2 ride as lap infants
- Price
- Bronze $60–$70 adult, $50–$60 child; Silver $80–$95; Gold $105–$125
- Tickets
- Tickets on sale now; non-refundable
Dec5to 6
Santa Claus Express
Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad · Kempton, PA · about 100 miles away
- Time
- Not listed
- Ages
- Ages 2 and under $2
- Price
- $18 adults and children 3–11
- Tickets
- Reservations required
Dec7to 21
Santa Railway Express to Old Town Manassas
Whistle Stop Hobbies · Alexandria, VA · about 40 miles away
- Time
- Not listed
- Ages
- Not listed
- Price
- $29.99 per ticket
Before you go
Three things that make train day easier
TicketsBook as soon as you canPolar Express and Santa trains often sell out weeks ahead, weekend evenings first.
DressPajamas are part of itMany Polar Express rides invite kids to come in pajamas. Bring a warm layer for the platform.
TimingPick a ride before bedtimeEarly departures are easier with toddlers. Late lights trains are better for older kids.Keep planning
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Christmas markets in BaltimoreChristkindlmarkts and winter wonderlands with hours
Christmas break in BaltimoreWhat’s open on Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 1
This week in BaltimoreDated outings for ages 0–6, checked every ThursdayGood questions
Christmas trains near Baltimore: the FAQ
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Baltimore, MD: Next: Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Sat Dec 5, Sun Dec 6 and 6 more. Price: Bronze $60–$70 adult, $50–$60 child; Silver $80–$95; Gold $105–$125.
Santa's Paradise Express (Strasburg, PA · about 55 miles away): Nov 21 – Dec 24. Breakfast with Santa train (Woodstown, NJ · about 75 miles away): Nov 28 – Dec 20. Candy Cane Express (Stewartstown, PA · about 30 miles away): Next: Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Sat Dec 5, Sun Dec 6 and 1 more. Holly TrolleyFest (Colesville, MD · about 25 miles away): Nov 28 – Dec 23. Plus three more on this page.
Many do. One of the eight here asks you to book ahead or warns that seats sell out. Each card says what the operator posts about tickets.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.
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One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Baltimore that weekend, holiday trains included.
