This is a repeating eventdecember 5, 2024 6:00 pmdecember 6, 2024 6:00 pm
The Polar Express at the Dennison Depot
Event Details
Make lifetime family
Event Details
Make lifetime family memories! The Dennison Depot offers the authentic POLAR EXPRESS™ Train ride, sanctioned by Warner Brothers and Rail Events.
Join us for this family reenactment of the award-winning book, “THE POLAR EXPRESS™“, written by Chris Van Allsburg. Your adventure begins on board our decorated vintage coaches as Storytellers read the story aloud. As the train heads north toward the North Pole, festive elves will entertain you with songs, games, and activities. As you travel to the North Pole in your PJ’s enjoy a beverage and delicious cookies, specially made by Mrs. Claus just for you.
When the train arrives at the North Pole, you will see Santa and his workshop out your train window. (Passengers do not get off the train.) Our visit to the North Pole lasts long enough to pick up the most important person – Santa! Once onboard, Santa will visit with children and gift them all with a special jingle bell taken from his reindeer’s harness. When you hear the bell ring…you truly believe!
2024 DATES & TIMES:
Thursday, December 5th at 6pm and 8pm
Friday, December 6th at 6pm and 8pm
Saturday, December 7th at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm
Sunday, December 8th at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm
Thursday, December 12th at 6pm and 8pm
Friday, December 13th at 6pm and 8pm
Saturday, December 14th at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm
Sunday, December 15th at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm
Sale Dates:
Tickets go on sale to Museum members on April 9th, 2024 and will go on sale to the public on August 6th, 2024.
Call 740.922.6776 or click here to purchase a museum membership.
Ticket Prices:
- All passengers 1-year-old and up must have a seat.
- All tickets have an additional $3 ticket fee that is non-refundable.
Prime Time:
Fridays at 6pm. Saturdays at 6pm or 8pm. Sundays at 6pm.
- Coach: $62
- Deluxe: $72
- First Class: $82
Standard:
Thursdays at 6pm. Fridays at 8pm. Saturdays at 2pm and 4pm. Sundays at 2pm and 4pm.
- Coach: $56
- Deluxe: $66
- First Class: $76
Downtime:
Thursdays at 8pm and Sundays at 8pm.
- Coach: $51
- Deluxe: $61
- First Class: $71
First Class Private Compartments:
$590 plus a $10 ticket fee. Sits up to 6 passengers.
Whole Car Rentals:
Rent an Entire Car for a more intimate experience for your family or friends!
Not only will you have your coach to yourself, by renting your own private car you have the additional opportunities to bring special gifts if you choose for Santa to pass out, minimal additional snacks, and the ability to seat your group as you like.
First Class Private Car Rentals:
We are offering the opportunity to rent an entire private First Class Car for your group. We have a choice of two First Class cars:
- One that seats 28: Cost to rent is $3,000
- One that seats 44: Cost to rent is $4,000
Deluxe Car Private Rentals:
Seats 52 passengers: Cost to rent is $3,750-$4,100
Coach Private Car Rentals:
- Seats 60 passengers: Cost to rent is $3,750-$4,100
- Seats 72 passengers: Cost to rent is $4,500-$4,800
SEATING DESCRIPTIONS:
Looking for a more comfortable experience and extra treats for kids? We suggest going First Class or Deluxe!
First Class seating includes the opportunity to wait and relax in seats inside in the First Class Waiting Room. When the weather is cold, this is a great benefit. The POLAR EXPRESS™ Conductor will personally come and greet the group from the Waiting Room to the train as you will be first to board. On the train, each First Class child ages 1-12 will receive an engineer’s hat, a wooden train whistle, and another special treat onboard the train. First Class Cars include tables or table trays at your seats.
Deluxe Seating also includes all First Class amenities listed above, with the exception of tables and the special treat. Children will receive an engineer’s cap and a wooden train whistle.
Coach passengers will also be welcomed by the Conductor and board the train from outside. Please be prepared for the weather, warm clothes if cold; umbrellas if raining.
Time
december 5, 2024 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Dennison Depot
400 Center St, Dennison, OH