Kids and adults alike love trains, and there is just something especially magical about a train decorated for the holidays! Whether you’re a model train lover and want to see the trains moving along through an elaborate Christmas Village or you want to take a ride yourself, this list of places to see Holiday Trains is for you!

While we do our best to offer accurate information, please always call ahead to double-check with these venues and organizations before visiting.
Places to Ride a Train This Holiday
North Pole Adventure with Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad {Find Out More}
Where: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131
When: November 14-December 22, 2025 [REGISTER]
Crocker Park Holiday Express Train {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 204 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145 (Near Rocky Mountain Chocolate)
When: TBA 2025
FREE Christmas Express Train Ride {Find Out More}
Where: Burton Log Cabin, 14590 E. Park St., Burton, OH 44021
When: November 28-29, 2025
L&WV Railway Santa Train {Find Out More}
Where: Lorain & West Virginia Railway Train Depot, 46485 State Route 18, Wellington, OH 44090
When: November 29-30 and December 6-7, 13-14, 2025 [REGISTER]
Little Green Choo Rides {Find Out More}
Where: Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., Lagrange, OH 44050
When: TBA 2025
Light Up Lakewood Holiday Train {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Lakewood, OH 44107
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Glow in Stow Festival Train Rides {Find Out More}
Where: Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224
When: TBA 2025
Polar Express Train Rides
The Polar Express at The Dennison Depot {Find Out More}
Where: Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, 400 Center St., Dennison, OH 44621
When: December 4-7 & 11-14, 2025 [REGISTER]
Holiday Model Train Displays
FREE Christmas Train Display at Donald A Schuster Greenhouse {Find Out More}
Where: Donald A Schuster Greenhouse, 8638 Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria, OH 44035
When: TBA 2025
FREE Holiday Trains at Puritas Nursery {Find Out More}
Where: 19201 Puritas Ave., Cleveland, OH 44135
When: TBA 2025
FREE Hayes Train Special Model Train Display {Find Out More}
Where: Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, OH 43420 (located in the museum auditorium)
When: November 28-January 4, 2026
Model Train Open Houses by the Youngstown Model Railroad Association {Find Out More}
Where: 751 N. Four Mile Run Rd., Austintown, OH 44515
When: December 6-7 & 13-14, 2025
Medina Train & Toy Show {Find Out More}
Where: Medina County Community Center, 735 Lafayette Rd., Medina, OH 44256
When: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Massillon Train & Toy Show {Find Out More}
Where: Knights of Columbus Hall, 988 Cherry Rd. NW, Massillon, OH 44647
When: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Want more holiday fun? Check out our Christmas Events Guide, which is filled with many fun things to do this holiday season.
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