Join us for the 20th annual event presented by Houchens Industries! This year’s storytime will take place in the Duncan Hines Diner Rail Car. This family tradition is sure to be a magical evening as you enjoy hot chocolate and cookies with your family in our historic L&N Depot.

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Polar Express Storytime 2022
December 5, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - December 15, 2022 @ 7:15 pm
Polar Express Storytime is back select nights December 5-15, 2022!

This free community event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the continued preservation efforts of our building and railcars.
We can’t wait to see you there.
Where & When
Select nights December 5-15, 2022 at
Historic RailPark & Train Museum,
401 Kentucky Street,
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Event Storytimes:
Monday, Dec. 5,
Tuesday, Dec. 6,
Wednesday, Dec. 7,
Thursday, Dec. 8
Monday, Dec. 12,
Tuesday, Dec. 13,
Wednesday, Dec. 14,
Thursday, Dec. 15
Evening Storytimes:
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:15 pm
6:45 pm
7:15 pm
What to Expect
What to Wear: All guests are encouraged to wear Christmas-themed clothing including pajamas! Many families even come in matching pajamas!
Pictures: Photos with Santa are permitted upon exiting the train. There will be a photo booth opportunity available. Shopping: We now have a limited quantity of Polar Express merchandise available in our gift shop. We even have Polar Express robes.
Event Entrance: All guests will enter through the main front doors. Cookies and cocoa will be available in our grand lobby.
Seating: Storytime will be held in the Duncan Hines Diner Railcar. Upon entering the railcar, seating is first come first serve.
Santa: Guest will exit through our Presidential Railcar and will have a brief opportunity to meet Santa.
Pricing & Ticket Info
Tickets are FREE to the community. Our RailPark Members get advance ticket registration.
Ticket Registration Dates:
Nov. 1-5 – RailPark Members -Call, or In-person
Nov. 8 – General Public 9am-noon – In-person Only at the RailPark
Train Master – Get 2 Polar Express Storytime Tickets $35.00
Yard Master – Get 4 Polar Express Storytime Tickets $65.00
Engineer – Get 6 Polar Express Storytime Tickets $100.00
Conductor – Get 8 Polar Express Storytime Tickets $150.00