Holiday Lights from the Caboose

When my boys were in their 'train phase' years ago, thank goodness they were just as impressed by any train car as they were Thomas. So one, December we decided that Santa would come early and we would keep them up past their bed times, drive over an hour to get to Carver, Mass., for Edaville USA's famous Christmas Festival of Lights...let's just say it was well worth the nightmare tantrums the following day for staying up 3 hours past bedtime!

So there is time still to see this spectacular display of lights while also on a train. From Nov. 23-30, and Dec. 1-31 (closed Christmas Day), from 4 pm-9 pm Mondays through Fridays, and 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, with additional fireworks every Friday around 8:30 pm, there is ample opportunity to squeeze in this kiddie dream. Personal advice, dress for the Arctic, you can always strip layers off and bring some cash as the gift shop and candy depot suck you right in!