Join us for the 23rd annual event! 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.
Save the Date: Polar Express Storytime 2025
December 1 @ 4:30 pm - December 11 @ 7:00 pm
Polar Express Storytime select nights December 1-11, 2025!
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 1-11, 2025 at Historic RailPark & Train Museum,
401 Kentucky Street,
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Event Storytimes:
Monday, Dec. 1,
Tuesday, Dec. 2,
Wednesday, Dec. 3,
Thursday, Dec. 4
Monday, Dec. 8,
Tuesday, Dec. 9,
Wednesday, Dec. 10,
Thursday, Dec. 11
Evening Storytimes:
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 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:
Oct. 28-30 – RailPark Members -Call or In-person
Nov. 4 – General Public 9am-11am – 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
Thank you to the following sponsors so that we can offer this Free Community Event
