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Tickets have only be on sale for one month and we're already 70% sold out! Thank you all so much for the support!!

 

If you haven't already, get your tickets now before they're gone

 

BlackstoneValleyPolarExpress.com
 
 

or call 401-495-1213

(call volumes may be high so you may need to leave your phone number

and you will get a call back)
 

 

Join us for a three-hour experience at Rhode Island's premier Christmas event - Blackstone Valley Polar Express!!!

 

Weekends November 8 - December 22, 2024

at 3:30 PM & 6:30 PM

 

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!

 

The expanded experience outside at our Christmas Village starts the fun before you even get on the train with a stage show, amazing photo opportunities with the characters, children’s activities, and a whole lot more! As always, stay for your free family photo with Santa after your trip.
 
 

*THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride is the largest fundraiser for Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, an international award-winning 501(c)(3) non-profit. Proceeds from this event go toward their Blackstone Valley Heritage Environmental Trust Fund aimed at providing environmental education opportunities for local youth from underserved communities in Rhode Island & nearby Massachusetts.
 

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