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THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride

When
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Where
Colorado Railroad Museum17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO 80403Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
ages 2-15 child price; lap riders under age 2 free
Cost
Standard Seating $80/person ages 2-15, $100/person ages 16 and older (Lap Riders under age 2 Free); performances before Thanksgiving 10% off. First Class $475/table of four; First Class - Preferred Viewing $505/table of four.
Organizer
Colorado Railroad Museum

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Three-part theatrical holiday experience: a cabaret-style pre-show with caroling and the 'Hot Chocolate' song and dance in the heated POLAR EXPRESS Pavilion, a dramatic reading of The Polar Express, then a ride to the North Pole on vintage coaches pulled by a steam locomotive. Santa gives each guest a silver bell on the return and families can visit Santa. Three shows each evening (main shows 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m.; suggested arrival 4:30, 6:00 or 7:30 p.m.).

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Dates from events calendar (Nov 6 opening through Dec 23; daily after Thanksgiving; no Nov 26). Page says tickets have sold out in advance every year since 2020; current availability not checked.

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