North Pole Express at Union Depot

Dates and Times

Friday, Dec 4, 2026 1pm - 7:30pm
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 1pm - 7:30pm
Sunday, Dec 6, 2026 1pm - 7:30pm
Thursday, Dec 10, 2026 1pm - 7:30pm
Friday, Dec 11, 2026 1pm - 7:30pm
Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 1pm - 7:30pm
Sunday, Dec 13, 2026 1pm - 7:30pm

Location & Parking

Details

All aboard!

The North Pole Express is chugging into Union Depot the first two weekends of December. Take a short train ride to the North Pole, meet Santa and his elves and enjoy meeting some entertaining characters along the way!

The North Pole Express runs December 4-6 & 10-13, 2026
Thursdays & Fridays 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
Sundays 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Your Ticket to the North Pole Express Includes:

❆ A magical train ride to the North Pole at the east end of the St. Paul Union Depot property.❆ Time to write your letter to Santa during the journey.❆ A visit from Santa himself! He’ll greet the train at the North Pole, then join the ride back to Union Depot.❆ Santa will walk through the train, meet each child, and collect their letters.❆ After the ride, on your way back into St. Paul Union Depot, children will get a special holiday treat, courtesy of BNSF Railway.❆ Additional festive children’s activities inside Union Depot.❆ Remember to dress for the weather—everyone will enjoy a magical experience no matter which car you’re in.Tickets available here!