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2025-NC-Polar Express Family Event

Fri, Dec 05

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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Who: SN Families & Adoptive Families Where: Bryson City, NC When: Dec 5-7, 2025 Guests: 53 seats on board the Balsam Car Cost: $35 per guest over the age of 2. Additional: 2 nights' lodging, food, transportation, souvenirs

2025-NC-Polar Express Family Event
2025-NC-Polar Express Family Event

Time & Location

Dec 05, 2025, 3:00 PM EST – Dec 07, 2025, 11:00 AM EST

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, 45 Mitchell St, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA

Guests

About The Event

AMR SIGNATURE EVENT: FAMILY TRIP! Join AMR for a FAMILY weekend away in Bryson City, NC for a magical train ride aboard the Polar Express! Learn more about this train excursion and what to expect at The Polar Express | Great Smoky Mountains Railroad


  • Choose the number of tickets/seats (not actual seating). MAX 6 PER PARTY (unless privately approved).

  • $35 per guest over the age of 2. Babies must travel in the arms/sling/lap of an adult unless you purchase a full ticket for the car-seat. Full payment due at booking. Seats will be assigned closer to the event.



  • No strollers or wheelchairs on board. Those will be left at the station (supervised) during our trip. The aisles can not be blocked.

  • The Balsam Car is a Coach seating train. If you'd prefer higher-end accommodations, you are welcome to register directly on their website and book your tickets there. The Polar Expre…


Tickets

  • Polar Express Tickets

    MAX 6 PER PARTY. The Polar Express train ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is a 75-minute musical excursion retelling the story from the beloved book and movie! Seats will be assigned closer to the time of the event. Guests over the age of 2 are $35 each. Guests under 2 must be held in the lap of an adult. If we fill this car quickly, there is still time to secure a second car.

    $35.00

  • Sponsor A Golden Ticket

    With your additional donation of just $35 or more, you can sponsor this special train ride for a family who can't afford it.

    $35.00

  • Sponsor A Hotel Room

    With your additional donation of just $150 or more, you can sponsor this special train ride for a family who can't afford it.

    $150.00

  • WAIT LIST

    Use this "ticket" if the event is already sold out to hold your place in line for any cancellations.

    $0.00

Total

$0.00

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501c3 ID: 81-4965846

Georgia CN ID: 20180835

Maryland FC ID: 0003682488

Virginia SCC ID: 08172710

South Carolina CID: C84309855

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