# Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Holiday Excursions & Christmas Trains > Event for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 20 – Dec 23 · 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM - Where: CVSR Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131 - Ages: All ages (Children and parents encouraged to wear holiday pajamas) - Price: $38-$65 per ticket depending on coach or executive car seating - Organizer: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Official page: https://www.cvsr.org/holiday-train/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/cuyahoga-valley-scenic-railroad-holiday-excursions-and-christmas-train--listing-191a5fbbc203050891349c48 ## About Embark on a magical winter train journey through Cuyahoga Valley National Park aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad departing from Rockside Station in Independence. Passengers are encouraged to wear their favorite cozy holiday pajamas for this festive evening rail excursion. As vintage diesel locomotives pull decorated passenger coaches through the snow-dusted national park forests, cheerful elves serve steaming hot chocolate and freshly baked cookies to each child. Families sing beloved Christmas carols, listen to classic holiday stories over the train intercom, write letters to the North Pole, and marvel at illuminated village displays along the tracks. The pinnacle of the ride is a personal visit from Santa Claus, who walks through each car to greet every child and present them with a silver commemorative sleigh bell. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Boarding ramps at Rockside Station allow stroller access to the station platform; strollers are checked at the platform gate before boarding passenger cars. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms equipped with changing stations are available on board passenger railcars and inside the heated Rockside Station depot. • Age Suitability: Perfect for infants, toddlers, young children, and train-loving grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Train movement is smooth and rhythmic with gentle rail clicking; overhead car speakers play carols and narration at moderate volumes. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [Elf Express Train Holiday Rides at Crocker Park](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/elf-express-train-holiday-rides-at-crocker-park--listing-edd85852aa01cab1d142143e) — Nov 22 – Jan 3 · Crocker Park, Westlake · From $4 · checked Nov 3. 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