Catch the Express

THE POLAR EXPRESS For one hour and 15 minutes you can ride the Polar Express (operated by the Cape Cod Central Railroad) to the North Pole while sipping hot chocolate, eating cookies, and listening to a reading of Chris Van Allsburg’s “The Polar Express.” Say hi to the characters from the movie when they pass through the train. Nov. 23 at 4:10 and 7 p.m. (Buzzards Bay); 3:45, 6, and 8:15 p.m. (Hyannis). Through Dec. 30 (closed mondays, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day). $29-$59, $24-$49 ages 2-12. 888-797-7245. www.capecodpolarexpressride.com June Wulff