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Okemo Valley Holiday Express

  • Run by Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Chester Depot — Chester, Vermont, United States

Next: Dec 19–20, 2026

An hour-long holiday train ride from Chester Depot in southern Vermont, hosted by the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, with Santa, his elves, cocoa and cookies.

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Next edition

Dec 19–20, 2026

Dec 19–20 only. Five trains a day, at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm; the ride lasts about one hour.

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About this event

The Okemo Valley Holiday Express is a holiday train ride hosted by the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, which represents communities in south central Vermont including Chester, Ludlow and Londonderry. The train departs from and returns to Chester Depot in Chester, Vermont, for a ride of about one hour.

The organizer describes holiday music, caroling and a visit from Santa Claus and his elves on board, with hot cocoa and cookies. The ticket also lists a keepsake ornament, a holiday songbook and a letter to Santa.

The organizer schedules five train rides a day.

What to expect

A ride of about one hour from Chester Depot with holiday music and singing and a visit from Santa and his elves. Hot cocoa and cookies are served. The organizer lists a keepsake ornament, a holiday songbook and a letter to Santa as part of the ticket.

Practical info

Trains depart from and return to Chester Depot, 563 Depot Street, Chester, Vermont, off VT-103 on Depot Street, a short drive from Ludlow and Okemo Mountain. There are five train rides each day. Tickets are sold online through the chamber's ticketing page. Questions can go to the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce at 802-228-5830.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Okemo Valley Holiday Express?▾
The ticketing page describes an hour-long holiday train ride from Chester Depot.
Where does the train leave from?▾
From Chester Depot, 563 Depot Street, Chester, Vermont, off VT-103 on Depot Street. The organizer notes a short drive from Ludlow and Okemo Mountain.
How many trains run each day?▾
The organizer says there are five train rides each day, departing from and returning to Chester Depot.
What is included?▾
Hot cocoa and cookies, holiday singing, a keepsake ornament, a holiday songbook and a letter to Santa, according to the ticketing page, along with a visit from Santa and his elves.
Who organizes the ride?▾
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts it. Questions can go to the chamber at 802-228-5830.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 8, 2026 from the official site: simpletix.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

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