Event Details (U.S. National Park Service)

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Special Event

Fee:

Free. All activities are free, but children are encouraged to share in the gift of giving by bringing along an unwrapped, new toy as part of a collection for Toys for Tots. This element of the event aims to teach children the values of compassion and helping others. These toys will be gifted to other children within the community whose family may be facing a disadvantage.

Location:

After visiting multiple townships throughout the day, the Santa Train will make its final stop at Steamtown NHS.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, December 2, 2023

Time:

3:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Partner Program

After visiting multiple townships throughout the day, the Santa Train will make its final stop at Steamtown NHS, arriving at approximately 3:00pm.

Description

Steam is still the preferred method of travel for Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their friends when visiting the Lackawanna Heritage Valley! Rolling into communities along the historic D&H rail line since 1996, the Santa Train is a beloved family tradition that provides families a unique opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit while enjoying the rich, industrious history of our towns.

The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area (LHVA) and our regional partners are excited for the return of this unique Northeastern Pennsylvania Christmas celebration, bringing Santa and friends to our communities on Saturday, December 2nd!

Santa will visit:

Carbondale Train Station at 10:30 a.m;
Archbald Train Station at 11:35 a.m.;
Jessup Train Station, at 12:20 p.m.;
Olyphant’s Queen City Train Station, at 1:00 p.m.;
Dickson City Train Station at 1:45 p.m.;
Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) at 3:00 p.m.

Families are encouraged to assemble at the train station in each community to welcome Santa as the train pulls into town. At each stop, Santa and his friends will greet all of the children, hearing their lists for special Christmas wishes. After visiting with Santa, families can enjoy refreshments, live entertainment and special activities.

All activities are free, but children are encouraged to share in the gift of giving by bringing along an unwrapped, new toy as part of a collection for Toys for Tots. This element of the event aims to teach children the values of compassion and helping others. These toys will be gifted to other children within the community whose family may be facing a disadvantage.

'Christmas in a Small Town' is sponsored by the LHVA, in partnership with Steamtown NHS, the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority, Community Bank, and Peoples Security Bank & Trust, along with a number of local officials, businesses, organizations and representatives of each of our participating communities.