2023 North Pole Express

Board our locomotive-powered sleigh for a magical nighttime journey to the North Pole. Every coach becomes a stage for a LIVE musical performance of “The Night Before Christmas.” Celebrate the spirit of the season with Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive sing-a-longs, hot chocolate and sugar cookies.

Each child will receive a small gift from Santa. Children are invited to wear their favorite pajamas! Make sure those PJs are warm and cozy…it’s cold up at the North Pole!

Date: November 17 - December 23, 2023

2023 Operating Dates

Friday – Sunday, November 17 -November 26

Wednesday – Sunday, November 29 – December 17

Wednesday – Saturday, December 20 – December 23

Operating Times

Wednesday – Friday Dates: 4pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm

Saturday & Sunday Dates: 2pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm

Note: Friday, November 24 & Friday, December 22 follow the Saturday & Sunday schedule

(Each Departure is 90 minutes roundtrip)

Location: Essex Steam Train and Riverboat

1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT 06426

Ticket Prices

Wednesday & Thursday: $50.00 per Coach Seat / $80.00 per First Class Seat

Friday – Sunday:  $60.00 per Coach Seat / $90.00 per First Class Seat

(Coach is padded bench seat / First Class is individual seat with option of purchasing beverages)

NOTE: Children under the age of 1 sitting on a parent’s lap do not require a ticket.

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