The holidays are chugging into town, and metro Detroit is full of train-themed fun. Climb aboard a real train or check out some cool holiday train displays sure to put a sparkle in your child’s eyes this season.
We’re looking forward to the Holiday Express Train Rides in Clinton Township, which offers a reading of the Polar Express – one of our favorite Christmas movies!
Be sure to register in advance because these holiday train rides in metro Detroit sell out fast!
This article was recently updated on Nov. 1, 2024 by Metro Parent’s audience development coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding holiday trains to MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best holiday trains in metro Detroit. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.
Christmas Holiday Magic
Nov. 29-30; Dec. 1, 6-8, 13-15, 18-22, 2024
- Address: Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint
- Cost: $27/adults, $26/seniors, $25/kids 2-12, free/under 2
Travel north to Flint for Christmas at Crossroads Holiday. Train lovers can climb aboard an authentic Baldwin steam locomotive for a 40-minute journey along the shores of Mott Lake and Crossroads Village, a historic town that’s transformed into an 1800s-era Christmas village.
Santa’s Sleigh Cabin & Spicer Express Train
Nov. 29-30; Dec 1, 5, 8-12, 14-19, 21-23, 2024
- Address: Spicer Orchards, 10411 Clyde Road, Fenton
- Cost: $18/day ticket, $20/night ticket
Bring your letter for Santa and ride the Spicer Train to the Sleigh Cabin. Visit with Santa at his Sleigh Cabin. Also, a bonfire, cider and a donut.
Holiday Express Train Rides
Dec. 14 and 21, 2024
- Address: Joy Park, 24001 Joy Blvd., Clinton Township
- Cost: $19/residents, $25/non-residents
Families can enjoy a holiday train ride complete with a reading of The Polar Express, hot chocolate, cookies and carols. Registration required.
Henry Ford Museum Lionel Train Display
Through Dec. 31, 2023
- Address: Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Cost: $34-$36/adults, $25.50-$27/ages 5-11, free/members and children 4 and under
During the holiday season, the halls transform into a wonderland with Christmas trees covered in hundreds of ornaments – and a giant Lionel train display. Look for special engines and train cars that only come out during the holidays.
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