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.
Polar Express and Other Places to Ride a Train this Holiday
The Polar Express Train Ride at The Dennison Depot {Find Out More}
Where: Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, 400 Center St., Dennison, OH 44621
When: December 3-6 & 10-13, 2026 [REGISTER]
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 13-December 22, 2026 [REGISTER]
L&WV Railway Santa Train {Find Out More}
Where: Lorain & West Virginia Railway Train Depot, 46485 State Route 18, Wellington, OH 44090
When: November 28-29 and December 5-6, 12-13, 2026 [REGISTER]
Santa Train with Hocking Valley Scenic Railway {Find Out More}
Where: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 West Canal Street, Nelsonville, OH 45764
When: November 28 – December 20, 2026 [REGISTER]
North Pole Express with LM&M Railroad {Find Out More}
Where: LM&M Railroad, 16 E South St, Lebanon, OH 45036
When: November 20 – December 23, 2026 [REGISTER]
Santa Train with Zanesville & Western Scenic Railroad {Find Out More}
Where: Zanesville & Western Scenic Railroad, 5700 SR 204, Mt. Perry, OH 43760
When: December 5 – December 20, 2026 [REGISTER]
Little Green Choo Rides
Part of Holiday Lights. {Find Out More}
Where: Carlisle Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., Lagrange, OH 44050
When: Sundays, November 29 and December 6, 13, & 20, 2026
Light Up Lakewood Holiday Train {Find Out More}
Where: Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Glow in Stow Festival Train Rides {Find Out More}
Where: Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026
FREE Light Up Sugarcreek Train Ride {Find Out More}
Where: Factory Street Depot, 122 Factory St. SE, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Check back often! Events will be updated as information becomes available:
Crocker Park Holiday Express Train {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 204 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145 (Near Rocky Mountain Chocolate)
When: TBA for 2026
FREE Burton Christmas Express {Find Out More}
Where: Burton Square, OH 44021
When: TBA for 2026
Holiday Model Train Displays
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 27, 2026-January 3, 2027
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 5-6, 2026
Medina Train & Toy Show {Find Out More}
Where: Medina County Community Center, 735 Lafayette Rd., Medina, OH 44256
When: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Massillon Train & Toy Show {Find Out More}
Where: Knights of Columbus Hall, 988 Cherry Rd. NW, Massillon, OH 44647
When: Sunday, December 13, 2026
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FREE Holiday Trains at Puritas Nursery {Find Out More}
Where: 19201 Puritas Ave., Cleveland, OH 44135
When: TBA for 2026
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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