'Polar Express' starts Blackberry runs on Dec. 6

AURORA – The Polar Express train is welcoming all aboard during weekends in December at Blackberry Farm for its annual Yuletide celebration amid thousands of glittering lights.
The holiday spirit comes to life on Dec. 6-7, 13-14 and 21 from 4 to 7 p.m., when the decorated train will run continuously around sparkling Lake Gregory.
“There will literally be thousands upon thousands of twinkling lights, from the ticket window at the train depot to the trees along the walkways,” said manager Sandy Smith. “It’s a holiday spectacle; a true winter wonderland.”
Classic holiday music favorites play in the background throughout the event. The famous book “The Polar Express” will be read by story tellers at the school house. Santa Claus will delight young visitors at the Early Streets Museum, which also will feature a pair of holiday toy train displays. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served at the Huntoon House.
Admission to Polar Express is $3 for residents and $5 for non-residents. Blackberry Farm is located at 100 S. Barnes Road in Aurora, just south of Galena Boulevard about one half mile west of Orchard Road. For more information, call (630) 892-1550.