The North Pole Express kicks off this weekend, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, at Boothbay Railway Village Museum. The event will take place on Saturdays and Sundays for three consecutive weekends. The train will visit the ’North Pole’ 8 times daily, with the first train departing Freeport Station at 10:45 a.m., and the last train at 4 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance and online at RailwayVillage.org.

Event highlights include: Arrive at Freeport Station, write your letter to Santa, then board the train to the North Pole to hand deliver your letter to Santa! Return from the North Pole and head to "Holiday Headquarters" to warm up at the Hot Cocoa Bar and make Christmas ornaments. Pick up your s’mores kit and roast it around the bonfire! Go on an elf hunt and choose your favorite prize!  Shop at the Iron Horse Antiques Holiday Market, and more!

The North Pole Express event is an annual fundraiser for the Boothbay Railway Village Museum and all tickets purchased help to sustain present and future operations. Volunteers are needed and very much appreciated. To sign up visit railwayVillage.org or call 207-633-4727.