Nov6to Dec 20
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council · Woonsocket, RI · about 35 miles away
- Time
- Weekends
- Ages
- Not listed
- Price
- Not listed
Christmas trains 2026Boston · The Hub
Christmas train rides near Boston, 2026.
We found six Christmas trains within a drive of Boston with 2026 dates posted: two Polar Express rides, three Santa trains and one holiday lights train. The closest, THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Woonsocket, is about 35 miles out.
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6NovFriTHE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
Polar Express · to Dec 20 · Woonsocket, RI · about 35 miles away20NovFriNorth Pole ExpressSanta train · to Dec 23 · Essex, CT · about 100 miles away20NovFriTHE POLAR EXPRESS Train RidePolar Express · to Dec 23 · Buzzards Bay, MA · about 50 miles away27NovFriEdaville's Winter Wonderland train and lightsLights train · to Dec 27 · Carver, MA · about 35 miles away27NovFriThe TinselinerSanta train · to Dec 19 · Adams, MA · about 105 miles away28NovSatSanta's Magical Trolley RideSanta train · to Dec 10 · Kennebunkport, ME · about 75 miles away
Polar Express · to Dec 20 · Woonsocket, RI · about 35 miles away20NovFriNorth Pole ExpressSanta train · to Dec 23 · Essex, CT · about 100 miles away20NovFriTHE POLAR EXPRESS Train RidePolar Express · to Dec 23 · Buzzards Bay, MA · about 50 miles away27NovFriEdaville's Winter Wonderland train and lightsLights train · to Dec 27 · Carver, MA · about 35 miles away27NovFriThe TinselinerSanta train · to Dec 19 · Adams, MA · about 105 miles away28NovSatSanta's Magical Trolley RideSanta train · to Dec 10 · Kennebunkport, ME · about 75 miles awayNothing matches that filter yet.
Train rides
Polar Express, Santa and lights trains near Boston
Dates, ages, price and booking notes come from each railroad, zoo or park’s own page. The area line shows where you board.
Nov20to Dec 23
North Pole Express
Essex Steam Train · Essex, CT · about 100 miles away
- Time
- Fri–Sun Nov 20–22 and 27–29, Tue–Sun Dec 1–20, plus Dec 22–23; trains from 2 to 8 p.m.
- Ages
- All ages
- Price
- Not listed
- Tickets
- Sold online only; all sales final
Nov20to Dec 23
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
Cape Cod Central Railroad · Buzzards Bay, MA · about 50 miles away
- Time
- Usually 2 p.m. on weekends, plus 4:30 and 7 p.m.; about 90 minutes
- Ages
- Child fares for ages 3–12; lap babies ride with a paying adult
- Price
- Standard Class from $44 child / $54 adult; higher classes cost more
- Tickets
- 2026 tickets on sale now
Nov27to Dec 27
Edaville's Winter Wonderland train and lights
Edaville Family Theme Park · Carver, MA · about 35 miles away
- Time
- Fri–Sun evenings plus Dec 26–27; closed Christmas Day
- Ages
- Not listed
- Price
- Not listed
- Tickets
- Online tickets strongly recommended; nights often sell out
Nov27to Dec 19
The Tinseliner
Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum (Hoosac Valley Explorer) · Adams, MA · about 105 miles away
- Time
- Two or three departures a day between 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Ages
- Not listed
- Price
- Not listed
- Tickets
- Book through the museum's FareHarbor calendar
Nov28to Dec 10
Santa's Magical Trolley Ride
Seashore Trolley Museum · Kennebunkport, ME · about 75 miles away
- Time
- Nov 28 at 10 and 11 a.m., 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m.; Dec 9 at 1, 2 and 3 p.m.; Dec 10 from 2 p.m.
- Ages
- Children two and under free; pajamas encouraged
- Price
- $25 per person
- Tickets
- Advance reservations required; seating is limited
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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Noon Year’s Eve in BostonKid-friendly countdowns, home by nap
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Christmas markets in BostonChristkindlmarkts and winter wonderlands with hours
Christmas break in BostonWhat’s open on Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 1
This week in BostonDated outings for ages 0–6, checked every ThursdayGood questions
Christmas trains near Boston: the FAQ
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Woonsocket, RI · about 35 miles away: Nov 6 – Dec 20. THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Buzzards Bay, MA · about 50 miles away: Nov 20 – Dec 23. Price: Standard Class from $44 child / $54 adult; higher classes cost more.
North Pole Express (Essex, CT · about 100 miles away): Nov 20 – Dec 23. The Tinseliner (Adams, MA · about 105 miles away): Next: Fri Nov 27, Sun Nov 29, Sat Dec 5, Sun Dec 6 and 2 more. Santa's Magical Trolley Ride (Kennebunkport, ME · about 75 miles away): Sat Nov 28, Wed Dec 9 and Thu Dec 10.
Edaville's Winter Wonderland train and lights (Carver, MA · about 35 miles away): Nov 27 – Dec 27.
Many do. Four of the six here ask you to book ahead or warn 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.
Holiday plans every Thursday.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Boston that weekend, holiday trains included.
