See Santa aboard one of these Raleigh trolley rides

If you want to get out and about this holiday season and see Santa, you might want to get tickets for one of these trolley rides in Raleigh.

Posted 5:02 p.m. Dec 6, 2021 — Updated 5:02 p.m. Dec 6, 2021

Kathy Hanrahan

, WRAL lifestyle editor

RALEIGH, N.C. — If you want to get out and about this holiday season and see Santa, you might want to get tickets for one of these trolley rides in Raleigh.

The City of Raleigh's Parks and Recreation Department presents the Santa's Trolley this weekend, Dec. 10-12, at Mordecai Historic Park.

The event has three time slots each evening (5, 6 and 7 p.m.) and tickets are $10. Tickets can be purchased online. All tours will follow local and state COVID-19 guidelines.

And if you are attending Santa's Trolley this weekend, you might want to stop by Mordecai Historic Park for holiday open houses on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be crafts, music and more fun throughout the park.

Santa's Trolley

Santa is lost in Raleigh and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him in time for Christmas! Have you seen him lately? Do you know where he might be? Jump aboard the Raleigh Trolley and help Holly track down Santa in time for Christmas!

Dates: Dec. 10-12

Times: 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.

Location: Mordecai Historic Park

Ticket price: $10 (nonrefundable)

Call (919) 996-4364 for more information

The Great Raleigh Trolley is once again offering the Santa Express. Tickets are going fast but a few seats were still available for this weekend and next weekend. Tickets are $35 each for this 60 minute tour that includes a professional photo with Santa and a free digital download, holiday music, lights and more fun. Children under 2 who are sitting on a parent's lap are admitted free. Tickets are limited to 30 guests per time slot.

The Great Raleigh Trolley Santa Express

Kids and parents pay a visit to the North Pole, and hop aboard the Great Raleigh Trolley for their chance to enjoy a ride through Downtown and story time with the guest of honor himself...SANTA!

Dates: Holiday Tours run every day in December except Christmas Eve and Day.

Times: Varies by date

Location: The Santa Express begins at the Great Raleigh Trolley North Pole Attraction, 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh NC 27604 across the street from The Circus Family Restaurant