Bookscape Babies at Cotsen Children's Library
Cotsen Children's Library at Princeton University Library - 11:00 AM Pick
Cotsen Children's Library at Princeton University Library - 11:00 AM Pick
Wags & Wiggles at Animal Welfare Association
Animal Welfare Association - 11:00 AM
Animal Welfare Association - 11:00 AM
Open House Winter Carnival at Lightbridge Academy of Eatontown
Lightbridge Academy of Eatontown - 6:00 PM
Lightbridge Academy of Eatontown - 6:00 PM
Storytime at Barnes & Noble Morris Plains
Barnes & Noble - 11:00 AM
Barnes & Noble - 11:00 AM
Great Big Game Show- New Jersey
Great Big Game Show | New Jersey - various times
Great Big Game Show | New Jersey - various times
Pixar Putt at Garden State Plaza
Garden State Plaza - various times
Garden State Plaza - various times
Play & Swim at Five Star Swim School - Eatontown - Mom's Group
Five Star Swim School - 10:00 AM
Five Star Swim School - 10:00 AM
Antique Toy Train Show at The Museum of American History
The Museum of American History at Deptford, NJ - 10:00 AM
The Museum of American History at Deptford, NJ - 10:00 AM
Great Big Game Show- New Jersey
Great Big Game Show | New Jersey - various times
Great Big Game Show | New Jersey - various times
Antique Toy Train Show at The Museum of American History
The Museum of American History at Deptford, NJ - 10:00 AM
The Museum of American History at Deptford, NJ - 10:00 AM
Maker Mondays Kids Craft Hour at Jake Branch County Park Nature Center
Jake Branch County Park Nature Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Jake Branch County Park Nature Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Shake, Rattle, & Read: A Lapsit Storytime at Edison Public Library
Edison Public Library - 10:00 AM Pick
Edison Public Library - 10:00 AM Pick
Sensory and Socialization Playtime at Ocean Township Library
Ocean Township Public Library - 3:30 PM
Ocean Township Public Library - 3:30 PM
Great Big Game Show- New Jersey
Great Big Game Show | New Jersey - various times
Great Big Game Show | New Jersey - various times
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North Pole Express (Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad)
Fri Nov 21, 2025 - Tue Dec 23, 2025
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Fridays, and Saturdays through December 21, 2025.
Also on December 17, 2025, December 18, 2025, December 22, 2025, December 23, 2025.
Also on December 17, 2025, December 18, 2025, December 22, 2025, December 23, 2025.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Adults $62 and up; Children (2-16) $52 and up, (under 2) free
This 75-minute train ride includes milk and cookies courtesy of Mrs. Claus, storytelling, and Christmas caroling. Santa boards at the North Pole and gives a special gift to each child. Back at the station, there's an event barn with holiday-themed activities, a Nativity with live animals, cocoa and snacks for purchase, and more. There's also a station where kids can write letters to Santa.
Check out our full list of Christmas trains near DC!
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
