# Santa's Trolley at Mordecai Historic Park

> Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Dec 11 (+2 more dates) · 5:00 PM
- Where: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Ages: All ages
- Price: $17
- Organizer: City of Raleigh Historic Resources and Museum Program
- Official page: https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/news/santas-trolley
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Evening trolley rides with Santa departing from Mordecai Historic Park at 5, 6 and 7 pm over three nights.

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