The Best Things To Do Around the Main Line with Kids
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Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights!
See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open daily November 22 to December 30 (closed Dec. 24 and 25), and it’s free with general admission.
NEW THIS YEAR: A 60-foot Holiday Tunnel illuminated with thousands of twinkling lights! The inaugural lighting of the Holiday Tunnel of Lights will be on Saturday, November 29, marking the first night of HGR: Nighttime Express.
HGR Nighttime Express: See the Holiday Garden Railway at night for an even more spectacular experience! With laser lights in the trees and sparkling lights along the railway, HGR: Nighttime Express is a must-see. Available only with advance tickets.
HGR: Nighttime Express Dates
November 29, 30
December 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
4:30 – 8 pm
HGR: Nighttime Express Pricing
Member Adult: $17
Non-member Adult: $22
Member Youth: $10
Non-member Youth: $12
Ages 3 and Under: FREE
