CASA of River Valley's 18th annual Christmas Express runs Saturday and Sunday, Dec 5-6, 2026: a festive holiday train ride from the New Lenox station to Tinley Park and back, with Santa, a holiday breakfast, and activities along the way.
Board Santa's train in New Lenox and ride into the season. CASA of River Valley's annual Christmas Express departs the New Lenox station for Tinley Park and back on Saturday, Dec 5 and Sunday, Dec 6, 2026, with Santa greeting families, a holiday breakfast, and activities for kids along the route. It is a make-the-memory kind of outing, so reserve your seats early. Back in town, the free Christmas in the Commons at the Village Commons keeps the magic going with lights, a market, and wagon rides all season long.
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Holiday train ride from the New Lenox train station to Tinley Park and back on Saturday, Dec 5 and Sunday, Dec 6, 2026, with Santa, a breakfast, and family activities. Tickets support CASA of River Valley. Book ahead, as the annual ride tends to sell out.
Make a full day of it: after the train ride, the free Christmas in the Commons festival at the Village Commons lights up with an illuminated Santa, a holiday market, wagon rides, and performances.
