About Santa Train

This is the 15th year for the “Christmas in a Small Town” celebration, also known as the Santa Train, is a project of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area. The event draws large crowds of excited families to the restored train stations throughout the Lackawanna Heritage Valley. It has become a tradition and a day to celebrate the heritage of Northeastern Pennsylvania!

The Santa Train will arrive at the train station in each community at the following times:
10:30 a.m. Carbondale Train Station, River Street, Carbondale
11:35 a.m. Archbald Train Station, Pike Street, Archbald
12:20 p.m. Jessup Train Station, Church Street, Jessup
1:00 p.m. Olyphant Train Station, Lackawanna Avenue, Olyphant
1:45 p.m. Dickson City Train Station, Boulevard Avenue, Dickson City
3:00 p.m. State Office Building Parking Lot, Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton

Families are encouraged to assemble at the communities’ train stations to welcome Santa as the train pulls into town. At each stop, Santa and his friends will greet all of the children, hearing their lists for special Christmas wishes. After the visit with Santa, families can enjoy refreshments, live entertainment, and special activities. The Valley View Marching Band will perform at the Archbald and Jessup train stations, greeting Santa with holiday music and entertaining the crowd. The Santa Train and its crew will be available for photo opportunities while at each station.