Parrish, FL · Museum train · 2026 season

North Pole Express at Florida Railroad Museum

Florida Railroad Museum’s holiday train takes passengers to a North Pole celebration on selected evenings.

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

Select evenings November 27–December 22, 2026

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.

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

Parrish boarding location

12210 83rd Street East, Parrish, FL 34219

Official boarding information →

Plan your visit

Boarding
12210 83rd Street East, Parrish, FL 34219
Departure choices
The operator lists 5:15 and 7:15 p.m.; not every calendar day operates.
Boarding and duration
The train leaves Parrish. Allow about three hours and 45 minutes, including the outbound train and extended holiday stop; follow your actual ticket’s depot instructions.
Separate products
Every holiday ticket includes the North Pole program. Compare the exact railcar and seating class rather than regular museum admission.

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 Florida

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

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Florida Railroad Museum railway guide →