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Climb aboard the Riverfront Park North Pole Express

$12 per person - 5 & under free with a paid adult

Barbara Ackermann, 509.625.6629


Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 4:13 p.m.


The North Pole Express is a 75-minute holiday train ride through Riverfront Park with story-telling and caroling.

The train departs from the Riverfront Park Carrousel Station and will stop at the “North Pole” where guests can take pictures with Santa while enjoying a warm fire, cookies, hot chocolate and crafts.

Pick your date and time:

  • December 14, 15, 21, 22
  • Saturday times 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday times 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets are available now at the Ice Palace, or reserve your seats by calling 509.625.6601.

Hurry, a limited number of seats are available!

About Riverfront Park

The City of Spokane’s Riverfront Park is considered one of the most scenic urban parks in the nation. With over 100 acres to explore, much of it located on an island, you are sure to discover the magnificent Spokane Falls and River, the Expo ‘74 Pavilion, 1902 Clocktower, 1909 Looff Carrousel, the Sculpture Walk which includes the Riverfront Rotary Interactive Fountain, giant Red Wagon, garbage eating goat, Vietnam Memorial, Centennial Trail bike path, Havermale Point and inviting meadows and conservation areas. In addition to the abundant scenery, Riverfront Park offers year round fun and entertaining options for the whole family. The 1909 Looff Carrousel, SkyRide Over the Falls, Giant Screen IMAX Theatre, Pavilion Amusement Rides and outdoor covered Ice Palace will engage guests for a full day of opportunities. Riverfront Park is also the host of the largest regional events including Bloomsday, Hoopfest, Pig Out in the Park, 4th of July Festival, First Night Celebration, Pow Wow and the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade. For more information, visit the Parks and Recreation page, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.