Area Entertainment: Ride the Polar Express

What an enjoyable time! Kids ages 1 to 100 will have a magical time aboard the Branson Polar Express this holiday season. From start to finish, it's showtime. 

They start with a flashback feel of the movie before you even board the train, then from the moment you board to the moment it stops, the staff is entertaining you nonstop!

You will enjoy cocoa and cookies, get to read the story, see some lights, and when the train stops you will have a "special guest" aboard the train to visit. The guest? None other than Santa himself, with a helper! They will gift you with a special First Gift of Christmas, the Christmas Bell, and if you BELIEVE, then you will hear the bell ring. 

While on the train, the "Christmas Hobo" will come visit with you, but the train staff cannot see him, so it's your secret that you cannot tell them! Make sure you get your tickets punched by the conductor. There is so much fun and singing of carols as well. 

You can even wear your pajamas, just make sure they are appropriate for Santa to see you in them. Dress warm so you don't get the Christmas chill too bad!

The Polar Express departs from the Branson Scenic Railway Depot on select times and days through January 3, 2026, at 206 E. Main St., Branson. Call 1-800-287-2462; find them at Facebook and Instagram or on the web at bransontrain.com, for more booking information.