# Christmas train rides near Minneapolis–St. Paul, 2026

> In 2026, holiday train listings near Minneapolis–St. Paul run Nov 7 through Feb 27, from $15. Night Trains at Twin City Model Railroad Museum starts Nov 7, tickets from $15. 4 and under free. CPKC Holiday Train at Union Depot at CPKC Holiday Train starts Dec 13. All ages.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 4 Christmas trains with 2026 dates
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## What to know

- **Night Trains**: Nov 7 through Feb 27 (St. Paul, MN (668 Transfer Rd)). Ages: 4 and under free. Tickets: $15 per guest.
- **CPKC Holiday Train at Union Depot**: Dec 13 (St. Paul, MN (Union Depot, 214 E 4th St)). Ages: All ages. Tickets: CPKC's schedule doesn't list a cost.
- **CPKC Holiday Train in Minneapolis**: Dec 14 (Minneapolis, MN (37th Ave & Stinson Blvd)). Ages: All ages. Tickets: CPKC's schedule doesn't list a cost.
- **CPKC Holiday Train in St. Louis Park**: Dec 14 (St. Louis Park, MN (Lake St & Library Ln)). Ages: All ages. Tickets: CPKC's schedule doesn't list a cost.

## Model-train holiday displays

- **Night Trains** at Twin City Model Railroad Museum, St. Paul, MN (668 Transfer Rd). When: Nov 7 – Feb 27. Time: Saturdays 3–7 p.m. in 2-hour ticket blocks; bonus nights Nov 27 and Dec 18, 21 and 28. Price: $15 per guest. Ages: 4 and under free. Booking: Tickets are sold by 2-hour block. Type: Model trains. The layouts run with the room lights down. Santa visits Dec 12 and 19. Official page: https://www.tcmrm.org/special-events/night-trains/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **CPKC Holiday Train at Union Depot** at CPKC Holiday Train, St. Paul, MN (Union Depot, 214 E 4th St). When: Sun Dec 13. Time: 7–7:30 p.m. Price: CPKC's schedule doesn't list a cost. Ages: All ages. Booking: No tickets listed; it's an outdoor trackside stop. Type: Model trains. CPKC's lit-up Holiday Train pulls in for a short outdoor stage show. Allen Stone play this stop. Official page: https://gis.cpkcr.com/arcgis/rest/directories/arcgisoutput/HolidayTrain/U.S._Holiday_Train_Route.pdf (checked 2026-10-29)
- **CPKC Holiday Train in Minneapolis** at CPKC Holiday Train, Minneapolis, MN (37th Ave & Stinson Blvd). When: Mon Dec 14. Time: 8:15–8:45 p.m. Price: CPKC's schedule doesn't list a cost. Ages: All ages. Booking: No tickets listed; it's an outdoor trackside stop. Type: Model trains. CPKC's lit-up Holiday Train pulls in for a short outdoor stage show. Allen Stone play this stop. Official page: https://gis.cpkcr.com/arcgis/rest/directories/arcgisoutput/HolidayTrain/U.S._Holiday_Train_Route.pdf (checked 2026-10-29)
- **CPKC Holiday Train in St. Louis Park** at CPKC Holiday Train, St. Louis Park, MN (Lake St & Library Ln). When: Mon Dec 14. Time: 6:15–6:45 p.m. Price: CPKC's schedule doesn't list a cost. Ages: All ages. Booking: No tickets listed; it's an outdoor trackside stop. Type: Model trains. CPKC's lit-up Holiday Train pulls in for a short outdoor stage show. Allen Stone play this stop. Official page: https://gis.cpkcr.com/arcgis/rest/directories/arcgisoutput/HolidayTrain/U.S._Holiday_Train_Route.pdf (checked 2026-10-29)

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## FAQ

### Is there a Polar Express train ride near Minneapolis–St. Paul in 2026?
Not one we could confirm with 2026 dates on an official page. We add one as soon as an operator posts its dates.

### Where can kids see a model train holiday display near Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Night Trains at Twin City Model Railroad Museum: Nov 7 – Feb 27, $15 per guest. CPKC Holiday Train at Union Depot at CPKC Holiday Train: Sun Dec 13, CPKC's schedule doesn't list a cost. CPKC Holiday Train in Minneapolis at CPKC Holiday Train: Mon Dec 14, CPKC's schedule doesn't list a cost. CPKC Holiday Train in St. Louis Park at CPKC Holiday Train: Mon Dec 14, CPKC's schedule doesn't list a cost.

### Do Christmas train rides sell out?
Many do. One of the four 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/).