Tweetsie Christmas^® – A Wild West Holiday Adventure

Tweetsie Railroad opens at 5:00 p.m. every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 27th through December 27th, plus December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 for Tweetsie Christmas.

The park is closed during the day and on Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve.

Yes. Tweetsie Christmas is a family event that welcomes Guests of all ages and is especially geared towards families with toddlers and young children.

Tickets for Tweetsie Christmas at Tweetsie Railroad will go on sale in early July.

Tickets to Tweetsie Christmas include park admission, one ride on the Christmas Train, amusement rides, Santa's Gingerbread House, and live entertainment. Parking is always free.

Main attractions include the Christmas train ride, Santa’s Gingerbread House for visits and photos with Santa (until Christmas Day), four classic amusement rides, and a Christmas show with multiple performances throughout the evening. Guests can also enjoy holiday treats, roast s’mores by the fire, and listen to carolers to complete the holiday experience.

Yes, 2026 Golden Rail Season Pass Holders receive a $20 discount on one ticket to Tweetsie Christmas as part of their benefits.

Yes, due to the popularity of Tweetsie Christmas and limited nightly availability. We recommend purchasing tickets online early to secure your preferred date and train departure time. It is not uncommon for events to sell out.

Absolutely! Guests can enter the park as soon as it opens at 5:00 pm. The time on your ticket is your scheduled train departure time, and we recommend lining up about 15 minutes prior.

Sundays and the week after Christmas tend to be less crowded during the Tweetsie Christmas event.

Yes, due to scheduled train ride times, this Tweetsie Christmas is limited by capacity.

Yes. You must choose your train ride time when you purchase your ticket for Tweetsie Christmas.

The Christmas Train Ride is a three-mile loop that takes guests on a journey through a festive landscape filled with lights, decorations, and classic holiday music. This open-air experience behind a historic steam locomotive lasts approximately 20 minutes, providing a unique way to experience an old-time Christmas in the cool mountain air.

During the Tweetsie Christmas event, train rides are by reservation only. If you miss your scheduled train ride, there may not be space available on later trains.

There are no assigned seats or train cars, only assigned train ride times. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

If you would like to sit together, you should line up 20 minutes before your train time and check-in with the train car attendant; and we will do our best to accommodate your group.

All the train cars are open-air excursion cars, so the ride can be quite brisk. Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately.

The Christmas Show runs throughout the evening at 5:45 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:15 pm, 8:00 pm, and 8:45 pm at the Tweetsie Palace. There is no reserved seating; it is first-come, first-served.

During Tweetsie Christmas, we do not offer any group rates, nor do we honor any discounts or coupons.

Yes, families and friends will be able to tour Santa’s Gingerbread House and visit with Santa. Guests will be able to speak with and pose for a photo with Santa until Christmas Day. Children are encouraged to bring a letter to Santa to place in the mailbox.

After Christmas, Santa retires to the North Pole for some much-needed rest. He turns the gingerbread house back over to Mr. & Mrs. Gingerbread who will be available for photos with guests.

No. Guests are welcome to take personal photos using their own camera or phone.

Yes, you are welcome to take photos aboard the train, with Santa Claus, and at various photo opportunities throughout the park.

This refers to personal, non-commercial photography only. Photos taken at Tweetsie Railroad are not to be used for commercial purposes without prior written consent from the Marketing Department.

Drones and any other equipment that will negatively impact other Guests are not allowed.

Wind, rain, snow and other conditions are possible in November and December. Check the weather forecast before your visit and dress accordingly. Portions of the event will take place outside, so if it is raining or snowing, please bring appropriate outerwear. Tweetsie Christmas will operate as scheduled unless noted on our website: www.tweetsie.com

Yes. You can request a refund or exchange tickets to Tweetsie Christmas. The following will apply:

• Request must be made at least 48 hours in advance of your scheduled visit.
• Refunds will incur a $5 fee per ticket.
• There is no fee for the first time you exchange. However, additional exchanges for another date or time will incur a $10 fee per order.
• Tickets purchased online can be exchanged by following the instructions in this link.
• Tickets purchased over the phone or in person must speak with a Ticket Office representative to process a request. You can contact the Ticket Office by phone at 877-893-3874 or email: [email protected] to request a callback.
• This fee may be waived in the event of severe weather or park closure.