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Tickets for this year's Blackstone Valley Polar Express

Train Ride in Woonsocket, RI are 90% sold out!!!

 

Great seats are still available,

but don't wait... these will be gone soon!

 

Your best bet for tickets are

Fridays and Sunday nights in November.

 

We hope to see you on the train!!


 

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The magic is back this holiday season for a three-hour experience at the Blackstone Valley Polar Express!!! Join us for a 90-minute train ride to view the North Pole that’s filled with singing, games, a reading of the classic children’s story “The Polar Express”, and a visit from Santa! The Conductor will be there to punch your special golden ticket, and you’ll all enjoy hot chocolate and a cookie during your trip. Plus, every child will receive a silver bell – the first gift of Christmas!

 

We've expanded the experience outside of the depot so the fun starts before you even get on the train with a stage show, photo opportunities with the characters, children’s activities, and a whole lot more that is sure to fill us all with the spirit of Christmas!

 

We can't wait to see you this holiday season!!!
 

Thank you to this year's Blackstone Valley Polar Express lead sponsor:
 
 
 

FINAL TWO WEEKENDS OF OUR SISTER EVENT,

"PIRATES ON THE BLACKSTONE"
 

Ahoy, Matey!

 

Join the fearless Captain Good in search of his family’s treasure! Years have gone by since these riches were lost along the Blackstone River and he needs your help to find the chest of gold doubloons. You’ll want to watch out for other pirates that may be on the hunt though.

 

Are you ready to become a pirate? Excitement, surprises and shanty singing are all in store for you aboard The Explorer. Before you even board, Mary Critchet, the Siren will greet you on land to begin this epic tale!

 

This 45-minute experience includes a 20-minute journey on the water that is great for children of all ages and includes a FREE GIFT! Plus, don’t miss the fun activities and photo opportunities on shore before your trip. Come fully dressed as a pirate to increase the fun!

 

Weekend evenings through October 30th

ONLY 2 WEEKENDS LEFT!

SAVE $5 per ticket when you use code " FALL5 " at checkout!!

 

Get dressed up and enjoy the season!

Great for families of all ages!!

 

Dock location:

Central Falls Landing

15 Madeira Avenue

Central Falls, RI

 

*discount good for new ticket purchases made on/after 10/19/22

for Pirates On The Blackstone trips that run 10/21/22 - 10/30/22. Sorry, no refunds or exchanges.

 
 

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*The Blackstone Valley Polar Express is a fundraiser for Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, an international award-winning 501(c)3 non-profit that inspires and implements sustainable tourism in Northern Rhode Island. Proceeds from this event go toward their Blackstone Valley Heritage Environmental Trust Fund aimed at providing environmental education programs for local youth in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts.
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