North Pole Express at the Depot: A Magical Afternoon with Santa & The Polar Express
📍 Location:
Historic Newbern Depot and Train Museum
🕒 Time:
Starts at 3:00 PM — rolls on until the cocoa cools
🎄 Description:
Bundle up your believers and hop aboard our holiday adventure, where the spirit of The Polar Express comes to life right here in Newbern. Golden tickets provided upon arrival.
Join us at the Historic Newbern Depot & Train Museum for an afternoon sprinkled with wonder:
✨ Cozy reading of The Polar Express — gather close as we bring this timeless tale to life.
✨ Free photos with Santa — direct from the North Pole, beard fluffed and ready.
Photos Provided by William Northcutt Photography
✨ A cupcake & cookie decorating station — frosting, sprinkles, edible magic, the works.
Donations from: Eat Moore Cakes by Savannah Moore & Bake My Day by Amy Roberts
✨ Steaming hot chocolate, fluffy popcorn, and a cheerful coloring station for artists of all sizes.
Donations from: Choctaw Nutrition & Train Town Treats
✨ A final stop at our festive screening of The Polar Express — settle in and enjoy the ride.
🚂 Station Rotation:
All activity stations will cycle throughout the event so families can wander at their own pace. No lines, no pressure, no “first this, then that.” Just drift like snowflakes from one merry moment to the next.
🎟 Who’s invited?
Literally everyone who believes — young, old, pajama-clad, holly-jolly, and everyone in between.
🧤 Helpful Notes:
Arriving a few minutes early will help you find a spot before the magic begins. Bring your comfiest holiday vibes. Festive pajamas? Always encouraged.
🎁 Why we love this event:
Because The Polar Express teaches us that the most real things in the world are felt in the heart — and we intend to make hearts feel very, very full.
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