Blowing Rock, NC · Park railway · 2026 season

Tweetsie Christmas at Tweetsie Railroad

Tweetsie’s evening Christmas program includes a holiday train through lights, with separate festive park activities.

Tweetsie Railroad locomotive No. 12 with Christmas lights and a wreath at the station
Tweetsie’s Christmas train preparing for an evening departure on December 14, 2018. Historical holiday photograph; this season’s equipment and decorations can differ. ET&WNC12 / Wikimedia Commons · Image source · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display crop; photograph otherwise unchanged.

2026 dates published

November 27–29; December 4–6, 11–13, 18–23 and 26–30, 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.

Price observed 2026-10-26: Adults $65; children ages 3–12 $45; ages 2 and under free. The operator states taxes and fees are included and parking is free. Select the event date and reserved Christmas Train departure.

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

Blowing Rock boarding location

Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Official boarding information →

Plan your visit

Boarding
Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Evening hours
The operator lists 5:00–9:30 p.m. for the Christmas program; daytime and Ghost Train hours belong to separate programs.
Train ride
Admission includes one reserved, approximately 20-minute open-air train ride. Dress for outdoor winter conditions.
Young children
Ages two and under enter free. Holiday tickets are separate from regular daytime 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 North Carolina

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

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Tweetsie Railroad railway guide →