# The Polar Express Experience with Santa Photos — Brauntex Theatre

> Event for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sun, Nov 22 · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Where: Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels, TX 78130
- Ages: the whole family; movie rated G
- Price: Ticketed (price on OvationTix); Santa photos $5
- Organizer: Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre
- Official page: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35342/performance/11859564
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A holiday afternoon for young families in downtown New Braunfels built around a big-screen showing of The Polar Express (rated G). Before the film, children can meet Santa and have a photo taken next door at the New Braunfels Railroad Museum from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. ($5 per photo, benefiting the museum and the Brauntex ArtReach program). Doors to the theatre open at 2:30, and as in the movie, children receive golden tickets at the door, with surprises for some ticket holders. The screening begins at 3:30 p.m. in the restored 1940s Brauntex auditorium, and Popbelly's Popcorn is featured. Presented by Santa's Sleigh Christmas Shoppe. Pajamas fit the theme; book tickets online in advance, as sales are final.

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