A Cowboy Christmas Jubilee — Flying W Ranch, 3330 Chuckwagon Road, $33-$68, free for ages 3 and younger sitting on parent’s lap and eating off parent’s plate. Reservations: flyingw.com/christmas-show.

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SPONSORED – The Polar Express Train Ride is returning to St. Louis Union Station, offering families a magical holiday experience from Nov. 1 to Dec. 30. The event features a festive train ride where ...

UNION CITY, Ind. – All aboard a special holiday ride! A simple idea has now become a full-scale “Polar Express” experience for one eastern Indiana town. It’s built not on tracks, but simply on ...

CONKLIN, N.Y. (WBNG) -- The Little Oak Bistro will host Polar Express Night, offering a twist on traditional breakfast with Santa events, on Friday, Dec. 19, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1108 Conklin Rd.

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Before it became a symbol of Christmas magic, the train that inspired the cult classic, "The Polar Express" hauled steel, wartime freight and Michigan history across the rails. Built in 1941, the Pere ...

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The world’s polar bear population is projected to decline by two-thirds by 2050. A new study from the University of East Anglia suggests that polar bears are undergoing rapid genetic changes, and ...