# Raleigh Holiday Express 2026

> Raleigh Holiday Express in Raleigh, North Carolina: Dec 1 to 17, 2026, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/raleigh-pullen-park-holiday-express/

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

Raleigh's city-run holiday evening at Pullen Park, with a lit train ride, Santa's caboose workshop, themed light areas and carousel rides. Tickets sell out quickly; 2026 is already sold out.

| Dates | December 1 to 17, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Open Days | Open days within these dates not yet published |
| Hours | Not published yet Sensory-friendly sessions 1 to 4 pm on Dec 6 and Dec 13. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. $21 per person plus taxes and fees, through Ticketmaster; 2026 tickets are sold out |
| Type | Light show at an attraction |
| Where | Pullen Park, the city's oldest park, next to NC State, Raleigh, North Carolina |

Checked on [City of Raleigh](https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/news/2026-pullen-park-holiday-express-presented-wral), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

## Where Is Raleigh Holiday Express?

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## Questions About Raleigh Holiday Express

### When is Raleigh Holiday Express open in 2026?

December 1 to 17, 2026. Open days within these dates not yet published.

### How much are tickets for Raleigh Holiday Express?

Ticket needed. $21 per person plus taxes and fees, through Ticketmaster; 2026 tickets are sold out. Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

### Is Raleigh Holiday Express a drive-through?

No: it is a light show at an attraction that you see on foot.

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