Edaville Historic Train & Holiday Festival of Lights 2025

Edaville brings back its long-running holiday tradition with a reimagined Festival of Lights for 2025. After a major reboot under new ownership, the experience now leans fully into its heritage railway roots and holiday-village atmosphere. The historic steam train ride through acres of illuminated displays is still the heart of the visit, but the grounds now offer expanded gathering spaces, new themed villages, ice skating under the lights, carriage rides, and a larger outdoor market featuring local artisans. This year adds several new elements, including the 21+ Jingle Bar, a First Class train cabin, and a refreshed layout designed around walkable holiday “villages” instead of the old amusement-ride footprint. Visitors can explore Main Street, Dickens Village, the Kinkade-inspired Classic Christmas Village, and the new festival village with movies, seasonal food, and nightlife-friendly areas. Santa meet-and-greets, live entertainment, and synchronized light shows run throughout the season. Popular nights tend to sell out — advance tickets strongly recommended. Ticket Options General Admission — $27.79 Under 2 free Includes:<ul><li>Festival of Lights entry</li><li>Ice skating under the stars</li><li>Horse-drawn carriage ride</li><li>Holiday light show synchronized to music</li><li>Photos with Santa</li><li>Shopping in the Merry Marketplace</li><li>Live entertainment and festive shows</li><li>Admission to the new 21+ Jingle Bar</li></ul>Pajama Express + General Admission — $48.49 Includes everything in General Admission plus: <ul><li>One ticket on the Pajama Express (train departure time selected at booking)</li><li>Access to all festival activities during operating hours</li></ul>FIRST CLASS: Chugg a Choo Choo (21+) + General Admission — $83.68 A new 2025 upgrade. Includes everything in General Admission plus: <ul><li>First Class train ticket</li><li>One alcoholic beverage served in a souvenir light-up cup</li><li>Souvenir blanket + coffee mug (while supplies last)</li><li>Seating in the brand-new first-class cabin</li><li>Priority boarding and exiting</li><li>Access to the exclusive VIP lane</li></ul>Add-On: Santa Sleigh Shuttle (Round-Trip from South Station) — $42.28 Luxury shuttle service from Boston to Edaville. Saturday: • 1pm → return 6pm • 4pm → return 9pm Sunday: • 1pm → return 6pm Details:<ul><li>Departs South Station curbside at 682 Atlantic Ave</li><li>Departs Edaville from the Coach &amp; Shuttle loading area</li><li>Arrive 15 minutes early</li><li>Riders must return on the same shuttle</li><li>Festival admission not included</li></ul>

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