The Essex North Pole Express

Thu Nov 13, 2025 - Tue Dec 23, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through December 23, 2025
Except November 18, 2025; November 19, 2025; November 20, 2025; November 25, 2025; November 26, 2025; November 27, 2025.
Various times
Age: All
Price: $60-$130
Location:
Essex Steam Train
(860) 767-0103
One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT, 06426
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Connecticut's favorite family tradition includes a musical performance of Twas the Night Before Christmas, sing-a-longs, hot chocolate, sugar cookies, and an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Each child receives a small gift from Santa. Children are invited to wear their favorite pajamas! This event always sells out quickly so buy your tickets early.

Children under age 1 ride free without a ticket but may not occupy a seat. Car carriers and strollers are not permitted on the trains.

The ride duration is 1.5 hours. Rides depart multiple times per day. Children under the age of 1 sitting on a parent’s lap do not require a ticket.

Editor's note: Tickets to this perennially popular Polar Express train go on sale annually in September and always sell out fast!

 

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