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Holiday Express (Springdale) — Arkansas & Missouri Railroad

  • Run by Arkansas & Missouri Railroad
  • Springdale Depot — Springdale, Arkansas, United States

Next: Nov 28 – Dec 19, 2026

A one-hour pajama-friendly Christmas train ride from the Springdale Depot in Arkansas, through the Ozarks, with hot cocoa, holiday treats and a visit from Santa.

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Next edition

Nov 28 – Dec 19, 2026

Springdale: Nov 28–Dec 1, Dec 12–16 and Dec 18–19, several departures a day. The Van Buren Holiday Express (Dec 3–9) is a separate ride.

From $17.50 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Arkansas & Missouri Railroad runs its Holiday Express from the Springdale Depot in Springdale, Arkansas. The operator, a freight railroad that also runs public excursions, describes a festive journey through the Ozark Mountains in vintage railcars decorated with twinkling lights and festive decorations, with Christmas music playing.

During the ride guests can enjoy hot cocoa and holiday treats while listening to classic Christmas stories. Santa Claus makes an appearance, greeting passengers and taking photos. The operator’s booking listing describes the Springdale ride as a one-hour round trip from Springdale to Johnson, with hot cocoa and cookies, and the railroad also markets it as its Holiday Express Pajama Train.

The railroad sells Coach seating and two Silver Feather options, downstairs or in the dome. The same railroad sells a separate Holiday Express from its Van Buren station, to Rudy; this entry covers only the Springdale departures.

What to expect

A one-hour round trip from the Springdale Depot to Johnson in decorated vintage railcars, with Christmas music, classic Christmas stories, hot cocoa and cookies, and a visit from Santa Claus, who greets passengers and takes photos.

Practical info

Meets at the Springdale Depot, 306 East Emma Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas. Seating options are Coach, Silver Feather Downstairs and Silver Feather Dome. Toddlers under 3 ride in a lap with a separate lap ticket. Tickets are sold through the railroad’s FareHarbor booking page, linked from its website.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Holiday Express from Springdale?▾
The operator’s booking listing describes a one-hour round trip from Springdale to Johnson.
Where does it leave from?▾
The meeting point is the Springdale Depot, 306 East Emma Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas.
What is on board?▾
Twinkling lights and festive decorations in vintage railcars, Christmas music, classic Christmas stories, hot cocoa and cookies, and a visit from Santa Claus, who greets passengers and takes photos.
What seating is available?▾
Coach seating, and Silver Feather seating either downstairs or in the dome.
Do toddlers need a ticket?▾
Toddlers under 3 years old have a separate lap-child ticket; children 3 to 12 and adults 13 and over buy regular seats.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 3, 2026 from the official site: fareharbor.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: amrailroad.com

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