The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad’s beloved Polar Express Train Ride returns this season, taking families on a 1¼-hour round-trip journey from the Bryson City Depot to a glittering “North Pole.” As ...

Three-year-old Ben Flynn knows exactly what he likes. Flynn enjoys trains, and he’s a big fan of Santa. It was no surprise, then, that Flynn’s face lit up like a Christmas light when Saint Nick ...

Local Vacaville business, Ray’s Cycle, is continuing their longstanding community tradition on Dec. 12 with a bike tour of the neighborhood’s holiday light displays. The “Santa Ride” will lead ...

This article has been moved in front of the Empire’s paywall. Though Santa’s annual visit to Juneau might not be anything new, according to Capital City Fire/Rescue Assistant Chief Ed Quinto, Santa ...

As the holiday season approaches, few traditions capture the spirit of the season quite like a Santa train ride. These festive excursions—often called Polar Express experiences—carry families through ...