Tickets for the Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s North Pole Express will go on sale at 10 a.m. July 26.

COVID-19 regulations have limited the event's “capacity to 50% in the past two years, but still sold out each year,” said Holly Gaddy, director of communications for the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau.

This year, the North Pole Express train rides are back to full capacity, according to Gaddy.

Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas for this holiday adventure featuring a train ride hosted by Mrs. Claus to Santa’s Workshop. After the ride, guests may visit the Christmas Village Forest for photo opportunities in Grapevine, which is known as the Christmas Capital of Texas.

The North Pole Express will operate from Nov. 25-Dec. 23. The Grapevine Vintage Railroad is located at 705 S. Main St. in Grapevine. Rides for the North Pole Express will not be available on Dec. 1, 8 and 15.


The event includes a souvenir ticket, a “We Believe” silver bell, a cookie, chocolate milk in a souvenir mug and a keepsake photo with Santa.

In past years, “tickets tend to sell out very quickly,” Gaddy said.

Tickets are $35 for touring class and $40 for first class. Children under 1 year old may ride on an adult’s lap for $5. The Grapevine Vintage Railroad requires tickets to be purchased in even numbers to ensure all guests are seated with their family and friends.

Tickets are available at www.grapevinetexasusa.com/christmas-capital-of-texas/north-pole-express/.


Maya Contreras is an intern from The University of North Texas Scripps Howard Foundation Emerging Journalists program. She is a senior at Prosper High School in Prosper, where she serves as the opinion editor and lead graphic designer of Eagle Nation Online.

Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information about the train ride.