Day on the Phillipsburg Polar Express: RUTGERS TAKES THE GARDEN STATE

Schedule

Sat Dec 05 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

38 Market St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865-2845, United States | Phillipsburg, NJ

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Embark on a magical holiday excursion with Rutgers in Warren County on December 5!
Join us for a festive 90-minute trip aboard a beautifully decorated train where you’ll experience a choreographed retelling of the holiday classic, The Polar Express. Enjoy a comfortable seat in a restored train car reserved exclusively for Rutgers alumni, and celebrate the season with a visit from Santa Claus as he passes through.
All guests will receive hot chocolate and cookies, as well as a cozy Rutgers beanie!
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NOTE:
• This is a ticketed event. Walk-ins will not be accepted on the day of the program.
• Space is extremely limited for this opportunity; register early to secure your spot!
• Registration closes by December 1 and may sell out sooner.
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TICKETS:
• Adult (13 years old and up): $45
• Child (2-12 years old): $35
• Lap Sitting Infant (under 2 years old): $5
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
• Parking for this excursion is remote, and guests will need to take a shuttle to the train’s boarding area.
• Please PLAN TO BE 45-60 MINUTES EARLY for your trip to ensure you board on time. Trains do not wait for late passengers, and tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for passage on a later train.
• This event is rain or shine; trips are not cancelled for weather. Tickets are non-refundable, except in the instance of a train cancelled by Delaware River Railroad Excursions.
• Baby seats are not permitted on the train. If you have a child under the age of 2, you may purchase a Lap Sitter ticket. For a Lap Sitter ticket, the child must remain on an adult ticketholder’s lap for the entirety of the train journey. Only one Lap Sitter ticket may be purchased for each adult ticketholder.
• Strollers are not permitted aboard the train.
• Because of the historic nature of this train, it may not be accessible for guests with disabilities. Guests may need to traverse uneven terrain to get to the train, and are required to climb stairs in order to board the train car. The train is unable to fit wheelchairs on board; wheelchairs may be left at the station while on the train.
• If you have questions about ADA restrictions or would like additional information, please contact us.
• The hot chocolate provided on the journey is Swiss Miss; for details on allergens and ingredients, visit their website.
• The cookies provided on the journey may be processed in a facility that contains nuts.
• You may bring your own food and drink aboard the train, but no alcohol is permitted.
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38 Market St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865-2845, United States

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