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We are excited to announce that the

Blackstone Valley Polar Express Train Ride in Woonsocket, RI

will return on weekends from November 11th - December 23rd with shows at 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM!

 

Tickets go on sale Monday, June 20th at 11 AM

at BlackstoneValleyPolarExpress.com

 

We can't wait to celebrate the holiday season with you all again!
 
 
 

*The Blackstone Valley Polar Express is a fundraiser for Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, an international award-winning 501(c)3 non-profit that inspires and implements sustainable tourism in Northern Rhode Island. Proceeds from this event go toward their Blackstone Valley Heritage Environmental Trust Fund aimed at providing environmental education programs for local youth in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts.
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