All aboard the Birch Bay Santa Train

 The much-awaited Santa Train returned to Birch Bay last week. Miniature World Family Fun Center re-opened the holiday favorite on November 25 at its 4190 Birch Bay Lynden Road location.

The 20-minute train route swings through a holiday light display that features over 1 million glimmering bulbs. Riders are offered complimentary hot chocolate and a candy cane from Kris Kringle himself.

The train will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday to Sunday through December 11 and daily from December 16 to 23. Those under age 2 get in for free. Admission for children age 2 to 12 is $9.95 and for adults, age 13 and older, it costs $13.95.

Tickets can be purchased in person or online at miniatureworld.org

Kids sit on board the Birch Bay Santa Train. From left, Johnny Yashchenko, Yanna Yashchenko, Issiah Kolosov and Erick Shulga. Photos by Molly Ernst.