Polar Express and Christmas Trains
Near Houston 2025

The Polar Express at the Galveston Railroad Museum
Galveston
Friday, November 14 through Sunday, December 21, 2025 (Select Dates)
The adventure comes to life on this round-trip journey to the North Pole led by a cast of talented actors. Passengers relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a one-hour trip to meet Santa. Visit the website here.

Santa's Wonderland in College Station
College Station
Friday, November 14 - Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Experience Santa's magical world at the biggest Christmas attraction in the state of Texas. Enjoy hayride tours, train rides, live music, shopping, horse and carriage tours, a food village, campfires, and more. Ticket prices increase on Nov. 1! Visit the website here.

The Polar Express Train Ride at the Texas State Railroad
Palestine
Friday, November 14 - Sunday, December 28, 2025 (Select Dates)
The captivating story The Polar Express comes to life the minute the train departs the Palestine Depot for the journey to the North Pole. Visit the website here.

Christmas at Old Time Christmas Tree Farm
Spring
Saturday, November 2 - Friday, December 19, 2025 (Weekends)
In addition to finding and cutting your own Christmas tree, you can enjoy a variety of seasonal fun at the farm. Activities include train rides, a petting zoo, a giant slide, and a bounce house and pictures with Santa. Visit the website here.

A Berry Merry Christmas at Dewberry Farm
Brookshire
Saturday, November 22 - Sunday, December 28, 2025 (Select dates)
Experience the magic of A Berry Merry Christmas at Dewberry Farm! Snuggle up on a wagon ride, sip hot cocoa, and explore a dazzling trail of 3 MILLION holiday lights. Play in real snow, build a snowman, and meet Santa! Then hop on the Jingle Bell Express for a mile-long ride through 5 MILLION sparkling lights—a truly unforgettable holiday journey. Visit the website here.

Holiday Train at Hermann Park
Museum District
2025 Dates to be Announced
Enjoy festive lights and holiday music on the Hermann Park Train during the holiday season. Visit the website here.

Holidays at Moody Gardens
Galveston
Saturday, November 22, 2025 - Saturday, January 3, 2026
Head down to Moody Gardens for an unparalleled holiday experience that includes the Festival of Lights, ice skating rink, artic slides, train rides, pictures with Santa, and more. Visit the website here.

The Christmas Train in Alvin
Alvin
Friday, November 28 - Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Come enjoy an old-fashioned train ride in open-air coaches while experiencing hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights and displays. Visit the website here.

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Polar Express and Christmas Trains Near Houston 2025

Polar Express and Christmas Trains
Near Houston 2025