Santa Express

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 11/27/26 through 12/20/26 Tickets go on sale November 1, 2026 Classic Coach: $29.68 First Class Coach: $59.36 Table Class: $258.64 per table (Max. 4 per table) TIMES FOR RIDES (11/29): 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Bring the family and enjoy a round-trip ride from the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad depot to the North Pole. En route, you will hear the story of Santa’s Scenic Valley Ride, sing holiday songs, and take part in other fun family activities.

Also this week in Ames

• Iowa Statesmen Concert Sun, Nov 1 · 1:30 PM–6 PM
• Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons Sun, Nov 1 · 4 PM–7 PM
• Cantamus and Lyrica Treble Ensembles – Music of Transformation Sun, Nov 1 · 4:30 PM–6 PM

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