Each year, Whistle Stop Hobbies hosts a unique seasonal event — the Santa Railway Express, now celebrating its 20th year!
At this popular holiday tradition, Mr. & Mrs. Claus will board a Virginia Railway Express train to greet children with a special holiday treat before an exciting round-trip ride.
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The train will depart from Alexandria’s King Street Station and choo-choo along the tracks to Old Town Manassas. Once there, enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and storytime in the station. Even more exciting for little ones, Santa will host a Q&A on the platform before the train returns to Alexandria.
Tickets (which always sell out) are now available exclusively in person at Whistle Stop Hobbies. Everyone needs a ticket — even infants — and each ride is capped at 200 guests, so plan to shop early! Choose from four dates, including:
- December 7, 2026
- December 14, 2026
- December 17, 2026
- December 21, 2026
Details:
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Dates:
Dec 7-21, 2026
Locations:
Tickets: Whistle Stop Hobbies ∙ Alexandria, VA
Event: King Street VRE ∙ Alexandria, VA
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
