# Christmas train rides near Houston, 2026

> We found three Christmas trains within a drive of Houston with 2026 dates posted: one Polar Express ride and two holiday lights trains. The closest, The Christmas Train in Alvin, is about 25 miles out. Each card has the dates, times, the ages it suits, the price as the operator lists it and whether you need to book ahead.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 3 Christmas trains with 2026 dates
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## Train rides

- **THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride** at Galveston Railroad Museum, Galveston, TX · about 35 miles away. When: Nov 13 – Dec 23. Time: Evenings; see the ticket page. Booking: Sensory-friendly rides Tuesday, Dec 15 at 5:30 and 7:15 p.m. Type: Polar Express. Official page: https://galvestonrrmuseum.org/event/the-polar-express/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Kiddie Train at Holiday in the Gardens** at Moody Gardens, Galveston, TX · about 50 miles away. When: Nov 21 – Jan 2. Time: Holiday Pass valid after 4 p.m.; Holiday Lights nightly 6–10 p.m. Price: One ride is included with the Holiday Pass. Ages: Riders 48 inches and under. Booking: Buy the Holiday Pass on the Moody Gardens site. Type: Lights train. A short ride through part of the Holiday Lights Trail with festive music; the pass also covers ICE LAND and the lights trail. Official page: https://www.moodygardens.com/holiday-season/things-to-do (checked 2026-10-29)
- **The Christmas Train** at Victory Camp, Alvin, TX · about 25 miles away. When: Next: Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5 and 13 more. Time: 6–10 p.m. Fri, Sat, Sun and Dec 21–23; 6–9 p.m. Dec 10 and 14–17. Price: $12.50 online; $15 on peak dates (Dec 5, 12, 19 and 21–23). Ages: 2 and under ride free. Booking: Tickets go on sale Nov 1 in 30-minute blocks; sold-out times are full. Type: Lights train. Open-air coaches roll through thousands of lights. Park entry and parking are free. Official page: https://thechristmastrain.com/train-tickets/ (checked 2026-10-29)

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## FAQ

### Is there a Polar Express train ride near Houston in 2026?
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Galveston, TX · about 35 miles away: Nov 13 – Dec 23.

### Are there holiday light trains or zoo trains near Houston?
Kiddie Train at Holiday in the Gardens (Galveston, TX · about 50 miles away): Nov 21 – Jan 2, One ride is included with the Holiday Pass. The Christmas Train (Alvin, TX · about 25 miles away): Next: Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5 and 13 more, $12.50 online; $15 on peak dates (Dec 5, 12, 19 and 21–23).

### Do Christmas train rides sell out?
Many do. One of the three here asks you to book ahead or warns that seats sell out. Each card says what the operator posts about tickets.

### How do you check these train rides?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).