St. Nick Express Train Ride & Breakfast 11/30/2024 - 2nd Ticket Release

All Aboard the Magical St. Nick Express! 🎄🚂

Get ready for the most enchanting journey of the season! St. Nicholas Brewing Company proudly presents the St. Nick Express – a whimsical train ride and breakfast extravaganza that will transport you straight to the heart of holiday magic!

🎅 A North Pole Adventure Awaits!

Imagine the excitement as you board our festive train, where beloved characters bring Christmas stories to life! Your little ones' eyes will sparkle as they sing along with Santa, giggle with mischievous elves, and maybe even build a snowman with Olaf!

⭐ What Makes Our Experience Unique?

1. Interactive Train Ride: It's not just a journey; it's an immersive holiday spectacle!

2. Star-Studded Cast: Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elsa, and more!

3. Delicious Breakfast: Indulge in a mouth-watering spread at St. Nicholas Brewing Company.

4. Exclusive Goodies: Every child receives a goody bag filled with fun goodies, a golden ticket to be punched on the train by the Polar express conductor, and each family will receive a commemorative ornament!

5. Professional Photos: We will have a professional photographer and festive space available to take your little ones or family portrait (purchased separately).

🍳 Breakfast Fit for Santa Himself

After your magical ride, savor a hearty breakfast! Plus, a juice bar and coffee to keep the grown-ups merry and bright!

🚉 Your Journey Begins Here

• Du Quoin Departure: Hop on board our special charter bus service to the St. Nick Express Train!

• Carbondale Option: Board at the Amtrak - Return bus service included!

📸 Memories to Cherish

Don't forget your camera! Capture priceless moments with Santa and his friends – perfect for holiday cards or simply reliving the magic year after year.

LEAVING FROM DU QUOIN 

Please meet at the St. Nicholas Brewing Co. no later than 6:15 AM - the bus will depart DuQuoin at 6:30 AM SHARP. 

We will have donuts, and coffee so come early to get a snack and use the restroom if needed! If you miss the bus, you will need to get to Carbondale on your own. PLEASE DON'T BE LATE we cannot wait! Goody bags for families will be passed out at this time.

• Bus will start loading at 6:20 AM. 
• Arrive at Carbondale Amtrak at 7:15 AM and load onto the train immediately. 
• Depart at 7:31 AM and arrive at DuQuoin Amtrak Station at 7:51 AM
• Walk over to St. Nicholas Brewing Co. to have breakfast with Santa & Friends! 
  
  

LEAVING FROM CARBONDALE

Arrive at Carbondale Amtrak Station no later than 7:10AM to check in with our Head Elves!! Walk into the Amtrak Station and you will see them! They will check you in and give you your goody bad (they have our group train ticket passes). We will all board together! 

• Arrive at Carbondale Amtrak Station no later than 7:10AM
• Depart at 7:31 AM and arrive at DuQuoin Amtrak Station at 7:51 AM
• Walk over to St. Nicholas Brewing Co. to have breakfast with Santa & Friends! 
• Breakfast Ends at 9:30 and then buses will depart immediately after for our friends traveling back to Carbondale.