North Pole Express
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 1919 9th St, Calera“All Aboard!”, calls the conductor, and your family's magical journey to the beautiful North Pole begins!
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All Day
Christmas at the Station
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 1919 9th St, Calera‘Tis the season to be jolly! Get your tickets and bring the whole family to celebrate the holiday together with a 30-minute daytime ride on the seasonally decorated Calera & Shelby train; visit Santa for a festive photo opportunity on the Museum grounds; board the narrow-gauge steam train for a quick trip down Candy Cane Lane on the Shelby & Southern Railroad; and enjoy all the activities on the museum grounds. It’s all included with your Christmas Experience tickets!
Ongoing
North Pole Express
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum 1919 9th St, CaleraThrough the dark night, the North Pole Express makes its way by starlight to the top of the world. On the way, you'll listen to a whimsical Christmas story, sing your favorite holiday carols, and watch out the windows for the bright lights of the North Pole to appear. Departure times are 5:00, 6:30, and 8:00 pm.
Chelsea Christmas Parade
Chelsea Christmas Parade Start 2321 County Road 39, ChelseaVisit the city of Chelsea with your family this year for their annual Christmas parade! Enjoy beautifully decorated floats and celebrate the spirit of Christmas with your loved ones. The 2023 Chelsea Christmas Parade will end with the Splash'n with Santa event at the Chelsea Community Center, so don't miss photos with Santa!
Splash’n with Santa
Get ready to make a splash with Santa this year at Chelsea's Melrose Park. Following the Chelsea Christmas Parade, Santa will be making his way to the Splash Pad at Melrose Park for a plethora of Christmas activities! There will be snow, characters, bounce houses, and fun for all ages. You and your family can experience the magic of the holidays in Chelsea!