South Carolina events › Christmas in South Carolina › Holiday Train Rides in South Carolina 2026
We could confirm just 3 holiday train rides and train displays in South Carolina for 2026, in 2 towns, each read on the operator’s own page. The South Carolina Railroad Museum says its events often sell out, so book early. Where an organizer publishes no price, the table says “See event site”.
At A Glance
| Events listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Towns | 2 |
| Regions | 2 of 5 |
| Dates | Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 |
| Free to attend | 0 |
Midlands (2)
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa's Twilight Express (South Carolina Railroad Museum) | Dec 4-19 (6:00 PM departures) | Winnsboro · Midlands | See event site |
| Santa's North Pole Express (South Carolina Railroad Museum) | Dec 5-19 | Winnsboro · Midlands | See event site |
Pee Dee (1)
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasured Holiday Memories (model train exhibit) | Nov 27-Jan 3, 2027 | Murrells Inlet · Pee Dee | See event site |
What We Could Not Confirm
We looked for these and could not confirm a 2026 date on an official page, so they are not listed. We re-check every week.
- Greenville & Western Railway Santa Express (Belton, Williamston, Pelzer): only a 2025 date was posted when we checked.
- A licensed Polar Express ride: none found in South Carolina.
- Zoo or park holiday trains in Greenville, Columbia or the Charleston area: none found with 2026 dates.
- Beaufort library model-train display: no 2026 dates posted yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Polar Express train ride in South Carolina?
We did not find a licensed Polar Express ride confirmed in South Carolina for 2026. The rides listed above are the ones we confirmed on an operator page.
Do holiday trains sell out?
Often. Book as soon as the operator opens tickets and check the page for age and lap-child rules.
Where else can I see holiday trains?
Some light shows and museums add model or miniature trains at Christmas; see Christmas lights in South Carolina.
Keep Planning
- Christmas in South Carolina
- Christmas lights in South Carolina
- Christmas markets
- Thanksgiving in South Carolina
- New Year’s Eve in South Carolina
- November, December and January events, week by week
- This weekend and today in South Carolina
- Regions: Upstate, Midlands, Lowcountry, Pee Dee and Grand Strand
Sources
Every event above was read on the organizer’s or venue’s own page and checked between 2026-10-25 and 2026-10-25. Plans change, so confirm on the linked page before you go. See our editorial standards and corrections.
Cite this page: It's South Carolina, “Holiday Train Rides in South Carolina 2026”, itssouthcarolina.com/holiday-train-rides-south-carolina/ (updated ). By the It's South Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.