Independence, OH · Heritage railroad · 2026 season

North Pole Adventure at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

Cuyahoga Valley’s North Pole Adventure is a separately ticketed holiday train departing Rockside Station.

Illustrative stock photo: Grand Canyon Railway locomotive 237 decorated with a Christmas wreath
Illustrative stock photograph. Grand Canyon Railway locomotive 237 with a Christmas wreath on November 18, 2013. Historical holiday decoration; the source does not identify this departure as the Polar Express. The Commons file was cropped vertically by 5% in 2024. Bill Morrow / Wikimedia Commons · Image source · CC BY 2.0 · Display crop; photograph otherwise unchanged.

2026 dates published

Selected November 13–December 22, 2026 departures

Published operating dates do not guarantee seats. Check your exact departure and class in the official booking calendar.

The operator supplies ticket information; date-specific remaining seats have not been verified.

Ticket-sale announcement: General public sales opened September 29, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Price observed 2026-10-26: $60–$110 per person. Compare the specific departure and class and confirm the complete reservation total.

Source reviewed 2026-10-26 · Ticket status observed 2026-10-26

Tickets and official updates

Choose a train departure first. Confirm the date, class, child tickets and checkout total with the operator before arranging other travel.

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Where to board

Independence boarding location

Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44131

Official boarding information →

Plan your visit

Boarding
Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44131
Boarding location
Use Rockside Station for this holiday program; confirm the instructions on your selected reservation.

Would an overnight stay help?

Compare your departure time and drive home before deciding. An evening train or a long journey may make staying nearby useful. Secure the correct holiday train first, then check lodging independently; no hotel or regular-excursion booking establishes holiday admission.

More holiday rides in Ohio

Each ride has its own schedule and ticket status; these links do not guarantee availability.

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad railway guide →