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, Akron Station
When: November 8-December 21, 2023 [REGISTER]

Crocker Park Holiday Express Train {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 204 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145 (Near Rocky Mountain Chocolate)
When: November 19-December 31, 2023

FREE Christmas Express Train Ride {Find Out More}
Where: Board at the Burton Log Cabin, 14590 E. Park St., Burton, OH 44021
When: November 24-25, 2023
– Santa at the Log Cabin: Friday, November 24 + every Saturday & Sunday, December 2-17, 2023

L&WV Railway Santa Train {Find Out More}
Where: Lorain & West Virginia Railway Train Depot, 46485 State Route 18, Wellington, OH 44090
When: November 25-26, December 2-3 & 9-10, 2023 [REGISTER]

Night Lights at Carlisle: Little Green Choo Rides {Find Out More}
Where: Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., Lagrange, OH 44050
When: Sundays, November 26-December 17, 2023

Christmas at Central Park: Santa, Tree Lighting & Train Rides {Find Out More}
Where: Central Park, 1795 Steese Rd., Green, OH 44685
When: Saturday, December 2, 2023

Light Up Lakewood Holiday Train {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Lakewood, OH 44107
When: Saturday, December 2, 2023

Glow in Stow Train Rides Through the Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224
When: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 [REGISTER]

Glow in Stow Train Rides Through the Lights {Find Out More}
Where: Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224
When: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 [REGISTER]

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: November 30, December 1-3 & 7-10, 2023 [REGISTER]

Holiday Model Train Displays

Akron Train & Toy Show {Find Out More}
Where: Emidio’s & Sons Expo Center, 48 E. Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
When: Sunday, November 12, 2023

FREE Christmas Train Display at Donald A Schuster Greenhouse {Find Out More here and here}
Where: Donald A Schuster Greenhouse, 8638 Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria, OH 44035
When: Beginning Friday, November 12, 2023

FREE Holiday Trains at Puritas Nursery {Find Out More}
Where: 19201 Puritas Ave., Cleveland, OH 44135
When: November 24-December 31, 2023

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 24, 2023-January 7, 2024

Model Train Open Houses by the Youngstown Model Railroad Association {Find Out More, see the flyer here}
Where: Corner of Raccoon Rd. and Four-Mile Run Rd. Austintown, OH 44515
When: December 2-3, 2023

Medina Train & Toy Show {Find Out More}
Where: Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH 44256
When: Sunday, December 3, 2023

Massillon Train & Toy Show {Find Out More}
Where: Knights of Columbus Hall, 988 Cherry Rd. NW, Massillon, OH 44647
When: Sunday, December 10, 2023

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Want more holiday fun? Check out our Christmas Events Guide filled with many fun things to do this holiday season.