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
When: November 5-December 19, 2021

Crocker Park Holiday Experiences {Find Out More}
Where: Crocker Park, 177 Market St., Westlake, OH 44145
When: November 21-December 24, 2021

Santa Train Ride with the Lorain & West Virginia Railway Train Depot {Find Out More}
Where: Lorain & West Virginia Railway Train Depot, 46485 State Route 18, Wellington, OH 44090
When: November 26 & 27 and December 4-5 & 11-12, 2021

Miller Woods Holiday Express {Find Out More}
Where: Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011
When: Fridays, December 3, 10 & 17, 2021

Polar Express Train Ride

The Polar Express at The Dennison Depot {Find Out More}
Where: Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, 400 Center St., Dennison, OH 44621
When: December 3-5, 10-12, 2021

Holiday Model Train Displays

FREE Holiday Trains at Puritas Nursery {Find Out More}
Where: 19201 Puritas Ave., Cleveland, OH 44135
When: November 26-December 31, 2021

Model Train Open Houses in Youngstown {Find Out More}
Where: 751 N. Four Mile Run Rd. Austintown, OH 44515
When: December 4-5, 2021

Medina Train & Toy Show {Find Out More}
Where: Medina Fairgrounds, 735 Lafayette Rd., Medina, OH 44256
When: Sunday, December 5, 2021

Massillon Train & Toy Show {Find Out More}
Where: Knights of Columbus Hall, 988 Cherry Rd. NW, Massillon, OH 44647
When: Sunday, December 12, 2021

We Look Forward to the Return of These Events:

Below are events that are typically held each year. We will update for this year as soon as information becomes available.

Holiday Nights at Beech Creek Botanical Garden {Find Out More}
Where: 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601
When: NOT OFFERED IN 2021

The Garden Express at the Cleveland Botanical Garden {Find Out More}
Where: 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: NOT OFFERED IN 2021

Santa Express Train Rides at Ohio Station Outlets {Find Out More}
Where: 9911 Avon Lake Rd., Lodi, OH 44214
When: NOT OFFERED IN 2021

FREE Train Rides! Lake Shore Live Steamers {Find Out More}
Where: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
When: NOT OFFERED IN 2021

Model Train Extravaganza at North Bloomfield Historical Society {Find Out More}
Where: 8830 Park Dr., North Bloomfield, OH 44450
When: NOT OFFERED IN 2021

Christmas Train & Toy Show {Find Out More}
Where: Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland, OH 44094
When: CANCELED FOR 2021