November 6, 2026
Valley Metro–Mesa Santa Express

When

December 12, 2026    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Where

Mesa Christmas Market
440 E. Main Street, Mesa, AZ

Event Type

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In the tradition of that magical train, carrying children to meet Santa Claus, join us as we zoom down Merry Main Street. In our special Light Rail car, we will sing songs, enjoy cookies, and best of all meet Santa!

Wear your festive pajamas or dress to the nines to make memories this Christmas season with the Mesa Santa Express.

Upon arriving at the event please request a commemorative ticket before getting in line. It is a part of the experience.

​We start handing out tickets each night of service at 4:00pm.The ticket table is located at the front of the Mesa Christmas Market located in the same parking area.

​​​​​​​If you are given a ticket for later time, you just need to be back in the staging area to get in line 15 min prior to your ride time.

​There are things to do in the area if you are waiting for your departure time. The Mesa Christmas Market has local vendors, performances each night starting at 5:30pm a performance every hour. Last performance starts at 8:30pm.

You can also cross the street and enjoy the beautiful Mesa Temple Christmas Lights.

​You can even ride for free on the light rail to the Center Street Station and Ice Skate at the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink.

The train runs every 30 min. 

 Departure Schedule

5:00

5:30

6:00

6:30

7:00

7:30

8:00

8:30

9:00

https://www.mesasantaexpress.com/