The North Polar Express

11/28/2025

11/27/2025

🌟 The Polar Express is BACK! 🚂
You heard the sleigh bells! The Polar Express is returning for two magical weekends this December!
The Lions Club and the Arkansas Arts Academy are teaming up to bring this holiday classic to life! Grab your golden ticket on these dates:
* Dec 12th & 13th
* Dec 19th & 20th
This is a FREE event for the whole family! Spread the holiday cheer—donations are appreciated and will support both the Lions Club and the Arkansas Arts Academy!

11/27/2025

🚂 All Aboard! The Polar Express is Returning to Town! 🎅
Get ready to hear that familiar silver bell ring! The magical Polar Express is making its triumphant return this holiday season!
The Lions Club is proudly hosting four enchanting dates, in partnership with the wonderful Arkansas Arts Academy:
* Weekend 1:
Friday December 12th & Saturday, December 13th
* Weekend 2: Friday, December 19th & Saturday, December 20th
This beloved holiday journey is a FREE gift to the community! While the event is free to attend, all generous donations collected will be deeply appreciated and will support both the Lions Club's community efforts and the fantastic programs at the Arkansas Arts Academy.
Come experience the wonder of the season and make cherished memories!

12/06/2024

12/16/2023

Santa, Mrs. Claus and the, the, THE GRINCH can’t wait to see you! Stop by tonight, they’re here until 9pm!

12/07/2023

The North Pole Express is a great family event. Get a chance to ride the North Pole Express to the North Pole where you will get a secret tour of Santa’s Toy-land Workshop. Hot chocolate and warm chocolate chip cookies will be served, and a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

This event is free to the public and is sponsored by the Bentonville Breakfast Lion’s Club. It will be held Saturday, December 9, Friday December 15, and Saturday December 16 from 6 to 9:00 PM.

**** It is not train ride

It’s a bus ride that moves with the motion of the movie.

11/14/2023

"One Thing About Trains: It Doesn't Matter Where They're Going. What Matters Is Deciding To Get On." -The Conductor

We hope that you decide to join us on this Christmas adventure December 9, 15 & 16 to kick off the season with a ride on The North Pole Express! Free family fun for everyone as we make the trip to the north pole to visit with Santa and his Elves!

3706 NW Frontage Rd, Bentonville, AR

12/03/2022

Its that time of year again! Who is ready to come see Santa? 6PM - 9PM

12/20/2021

What another fantastic year!
It wouldn’t be possible without our amazing community! Thank you to all those who came and supported the Polar Express this year! Your participation and donations are always greatly appreciated! We look forward to seeing you next year!

12/19/2021

Don’t forget we are tuning today 5-8pm,
come see us!

12/17/2021

Since we are closing today due to weather we will be running Saturday from 6-9pm and Sunday 5-8pm

12/17/2021

Due to the weather and the safety of everyone the North Polar Express is canceled for tonight. We hope to see you there tomorrow.