ALL ABOARD for Cincinnati holiday trains season!
Enjoying Cincinnati holiday trains has been a staple festive activity in our house since my son was a baby. In 2025, there are 13 Cincinnati holiday train displays and ride-on train attractions around Cincinnati. So hop on board, and enjoy Cincinnati holiday train seasons before it choo choos out of town.
Cincinnati Holiday Trains 2025
Holiday Train Displays
Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains at Cincinnati Museum Center
The Duke Energy Holiday Trains have been a Cincinnati staple for decades. The trains are on display at the Cincinnati Museum Center as part of Holiday Junction November 14, 2025 through January 5, 2026. The museum is open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Access to Holiday Junction is included in museum admission and membership.
The big attractions at Holiday Junction are the Duke Energy Holiday Trains and the Brickopolis LEGO display. But also make sure to check out the holiday scavenger hunt, interactive holiday exhibits, and visits with Santa.
Holiday Junction at Cincinnati Museum Center is located at 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Festival of Ferns at Krohn Conservatory
Festival of Ferns is this year’s annual holiday event at Krohn Conservatory. This event features a train display set among miniature replicas of Cincinnati landmarks and holiday flora. Festival of Ferns runs daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm November 1, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Please check their calendar for dates with limited hours.
Tickets can be purchased at the door. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for children ages 5-17, and free for ages 4 and under.
Krohn Conservatory is located at 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Holly Jolly Days at Behringer-Crawford Museum
Holly Jolly Days is the holiday event at Behringer-Crawford Museum. This attraction runs November 11, 2025 to January 11, 2026. The museum is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday to Saturday, and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday. BCM is closed on holidays and Monday.
This event features a holiday toy train display with interactive accessories for guests to enjoy. There will also be family fun activities, a LEGO Makerspace, and a special vintage Christmas decor exhibit.
Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors 60+, and $5 for children ages 3-17 (under 3 is free). Wednesdays are Grandparents Days with free admission for one grandchild per paid grandparent.
Behringer-Crawford Museum is located in Devou Park at 1600 Montague Road, Covington, KY 41011
Train Days at Heritage Village Museum in Sharon Woods
Heritage Village Museum, located within Sharon Woods, is a living history museum set in 19th century life in Ohio. During the holidays, the museum hosts Train Days, featuring a large model train display inside a historic train station.
Train Days runs December 17, 2025 to January 4, 2026 from 10:00am to 3:00pm (noon to 3:00pm on Sundays). It will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. Tickets are $5 per person, and children under age 4 are free.
Heritage Village Museum is located at 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH 45241
Holidays on the Farm at Winton Woods Farm
Great Parks of Hamilton Country’s Holidays on the Farm at Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods is back, and bigger than ever. This holiday attraction includes a walkable light display, visits with Santa, a train display, animal encounters, wagon rides, food & drink, and more! The interactive holiday train display is located in Santaland in the red barn area. Here you can also find Santa and his reindeer, letters to Santa, crafts, and pony rides.
Holidays on the Farm will be open nightly 5:00pm to 9:00pm from December 4 to 23, 2025. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door – although it is cheaper to buy tickets in advance. Admission is $17 for adults, $12 for kids ages 3-12 and seniors 62+, and children 2 & under are free.
Holidays on the Farm at Winton Woods Farm & Equestrian Center is located at 10073 Daly Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Grant’s Garden Center
Grant’s Garden Center will transform their greenhouse into a winter wonderland, complete with model train display. There is no charge to check out the trains. This winter wonderland is on display November 15 through December 21, 2025. Check their website for extended holiday hours.
Grant’s Garden Center is located at 2115 S.R. 131, Batavia, OH 45103
Ride-On Holiday Trains
North Polar Express at PNC Festival of Lights at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
While enjoying the Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo, make sure to hop aboard the North Polar Express train for a special view of all the lights. Train rides begin at 2:30pm daily.
The Festival of Lights runs from November 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026. The Cincinnati Zoo is open from 10:00am to 9:00pm, with festivities beginning at 4pm. Extended hours are back, with the zoo closing at 9:00pm Sunday to Thursday, at 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday, and at 10:00pm from December 20-31.
Admission to the Festival of Lights is included in zoo tickets and passes. However, train tickets must be purchased with an Admission + Ride Packages ticket or with a membership that includes rides (Gold level and above).
PNC Festival of Lights at The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is located at 3400 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45220
Liberty Center Express at Liberty Center
Liberty Center Express at Liberty Center is also currently running. The train is open from 11:00am to 8:00pm Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6:00pm on Sunday. The Liberty Center Express is located on the upper level of the Foundry in the new Liberty Fun Zone. Tickets are $6 per ride.
Liberty Center is located at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, OH 45069
North Pole Express by LM&M Railroad
Looking for an authentic train experience? Then check out the North Pole Express by LM&M Railroad. This experience includes an hour and 15 minute train ride in cars decked out in Christmas decorations. Santa and his elves are on board to spread Christmas cheer.
The North Pole Express runs in select dates in November and December. Advanced reservations are required and tickets can be purchased online. Tickets begin at $30 per person.
LM&M Railway Ticket Office is located at 16 E. South Street, Lebanon, OH 45036
Holiday Trains at A Carillon Christmas at Carillon Historical Park
A Carillon Christmas is a holiday event at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio. This holiday attraction offers 3 train options. The Carillon Park Railroad is a narrated, mile-long ride on a replica of one of the first trains to arrive in Dayton, and costs $5 per person, per ride. The Midnight Express Train rides go through a winter wonderland of lights reminiscent of a trip to the North Pole, and cost: $1 per person, per ride. There are also model train displays, included with admission.
This event begins November 25 through December 30, 2025, excluding holidays. It is open daily from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Sunday to Thursday, and 5:00pm to 10:00pm Friday and Saturday. In addition to the holiday train, enjoy the light displays, Santa, a Christmas village, and more.
Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors ages 60+, $10 for children ages 3-17, and free for children 2 and under. Dayton History Members also get in free. Tickets can be purchased online.
A Carillon Christmas at Carillon Historical Park is located at 1000 Carillon Boulevard, Dayton, OH 45409
K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad at Kings Island’s WinterFest
WinterFest at Kings Island features the amusement park decked out in holiday lights, shows, attractions and more. One of the attractions running during WinterFest is the K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad. Hop on the train to ride around this WinterFest wonderland.
King Island’s WinterFest runs on select nights beginning November 28 through December 31, 2025. Tickets can be purchased online. Admission is included for those with an annual Gold pass.
WinterFest at Kings Island is located at 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, OH 45034
The Christmas Ranch
The Christmas Ranch is a drive thru light experience in Morrow. After enjoying the lights, head into the village to check out shops, see Santa, and hop on one of the holiday train and wagon rides. Ride around the village to enjoy the lights from a different vantage point. Tickets for the train and wagon rides are $4.50 per person. Ages 3 and under are free.
This attraction runs from November 21 through December 23, 2025. It is open 5:00 to 9:00pm Sunday though Thursday, and 5:00pm to 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $37 per carload, and can be purchased online (for $5 cheaper!).
The Christmas Ranch is located at 3205 S. Waynesville Road, Morrow, OH 45152
Yuletide Village at Renaissance Park
Yuletide Village at Renaissance Park is the Renaissance Fair’s winter holiday attraction. Yuletide Village offers holiday light shows, food and drink, holiday market, Yuletide Express train, and photos with Santa – and Krampus. This attraction is open Fridays from 5:00 to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 3:00pm to 9:00pm beginning November 28 to December 20, 2025. Admission is $17 per person, with children ages 12 and under free. Tickets can be purchased online.
The Yuletide Express train journeys around the park, through Santa Lane, Candy Cane Row, Krampus Way, and Jingle Bell Lane. Train ride tickets are $5/ person and ages 3 & under are free.
Renaissance Park is located at 10542 East State Route 73 Waynesville, OH 45068
I hope you enjoy the magical Cincinnati holiday trains around town this year. Happy Holidays, friends!
If you enjoyed our post on Cincinnati holiday trains, make sure to also check out Santa in Cincinnati, Holiday Lights, and Cincinnati Ice Skating for all the holiday fun around Cincinnati.
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