Polar Express Train Ride
Families board a train for a magical one-hour journey to the North Pole. Along the way, passengers experience the story of the Polar Express, sing Christmas carols, and enjoy milk and cookies. The trip also includes a visit from Santa Claus.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Roselle Park District residents: $30; non-residents: $40.
Hours
TBD.
Ages
All Ages
Food & Drink
Milk and cookies are served during the ride.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Register as soon as your eligible window opens; the Park District warns that this ride may sell out.
- Roselle Park District residents can register starting October 12 at 8:30 a.m.; nonresidents must wait until November 2 at 8:30 a.m.
- Keep plans flexible because Metra delays, cancellations, or missed trains are outside the Park District's responsibility.
- Do not count on refunds if plans change; the event page states that tickets are nonrefundable.
- Train times are still TBD; look for the Park District's additional registration details after Metra confirms the schedule.
Links & Contact
Run by Roselle Park District
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Polar Express ride for?
It's for all ages and built around families. Kids and grown-ups ride together to the "North Pole".
What happens on the train?
Families hear the story of the Polar Express, sing Christmas carols, enjoy milk and cookies and meet Santa Claus.
How long is the ride?
The train ride lasts one hour.
Who can register, and in what order?
Roselle Park District residents get first chance to register, from October 12 through November 1. Non-residents can register from November 2. The registration deadline is November 30.
What if the train is late or I can't make it?
No refunds are given for this event. The Park District isn't responsible for delayed, cancelled or missed trains caused by Metra's scheduling.
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