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Santa Claus Express
Sat Dec 6, 2025 - Sun Dec 7, 2025
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Repeating every days through December 7, 2025.
Various times
Age: 8 and under
Price: Adults and Children (3 and up) $18; Children 2 and under $2
Location:
Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad
From 11am to 3pm, every hour on the hour, the Santa Claus Express departs for a magical journey at Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad. Bring a camera for pictures with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and the elves. Free gifts for kids as Santa walks through the train, and special treats for everyone!
Reservations are required for this "one weekend only" event. All ticket sales are final. A model train display run by the Schuylkill & Lehigh Model Railroad Club is a bonus treat for visitors. The display is located in the red coach behind the ticket office.
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