Meet Roaming Train Conductors
All Ages and 21+ Nights
Let our roaming Train Conductors welcome you to the Holiday Train Show, and snap a photo with them to make lasting memories of your night out among the magical moments in the Haupt Conservatory.
Holiday Train Nights
21+: November 23, 29, 30; December 7, 13, 14, 28; January 4, 11, 18
All Ages: December 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27
Adults 21+: 7–10 p.m. | All Ages: 6–9 p.m.
Make It a Night to Remember at the Holiday Train Show
After dark, our roving Train Conductors welcome you to Holiday Train Nights, and set you on your journey through the warm glow of the Holiday Train Show®. Experience the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory like never before, with colorful lighting bringing the holiday spirit under glass. During your visit, you can bop along to holiday classics and Christmas pop favorites, and with sweet and savory bites, spiked cider cocktails and mocktails, and hands-on gingerbread fun for purchase, the night is made complete with your favorite treats. Whether you’re out on the town with friends for our 21+ nights with live musical performances, or bringing the whole family for an all-ages celebration with hands-on activities, make new holiday memories while discovering the magic of New York City’s favorite holiday experience.
Holiday Train Nights are ticketed through our presenting partner, Fever.
Celebrate the Season with Live Music in the Locomotive Lounge
21+ Nights Only
November 23, 29, 30; December 7, 13, 14, 28; January 4, 11, 18
Hudson Garden Grill Entry Tent; sets at 7, 8, & 9 p.m.
Grab a sweet bite and a drink for purchase while you enjoy the sounds of the holiday season with Samantha Louise and friends, who’ll be singing holiday standards and pop favorites!
Samantha Louise is a Manhattan-based jazz vocalist identifiable by her unique interpretation of swing phrasing and her storyteller’s approach to lyrics. She writes contemporary singer-songwriter music and sings standards from both the jazz cannon and the Great American Songbook. Her duo will perform classics like “Winter Wonderland,” “Let it Snow,” “Feliz Navidad,” “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” and more. Image by Saskia Potter.
Sing Along to Live Holiday Tunes in the Café Car
21+ Nights Only
Pine Tree Café; sets at 7, 8, & 9 p.m.
Purchase a cocktail and sing along to holiday tunes with guest performers Ayanna the Singer and Louie Lou Louis as they bring the season to life with the fan-favorite songs that make the season bright.
Ayanna the Singer
November 23, 29; December 13, 14, 28; January 4 & 18
Born and raised in the Bronx, Ayanna is both experimental and versatile, crafting a sound that has attracted many due to its raw and authentic essence. She currently has two EPs available, Love Box and Delicate. Ayanna is also the creator of Uptown Melody, a performance series dedicated to highlighting Bronx Artists through live music events.
Louie Lou Louis
November 30, December 7, & January 11
Louie Lou Louis is a Brooklyn-based songster who combines an uplifting musicality with a soothing, yet energizing vibe. Through life experiences and short stories, he celebrates human imperfection and engages audiences with an infectious positivity. With a unique blend of jazz, folk, and world music, he inspires joy and connection in any audience. Each night he is joined by an accompanist—fellow musicians Zoe Guigueno or Darren Sullivan.
Get Creative with Hands-on Evergreen Express Crafts
All Ages Nights Only
Green School; 6–8:45 p.m.
Perfect for families with young children!
Explore evergreen specimens to learn more about these amazing plants that stay “awake” while other plants are dormant in winter. Bring a bit of this wintery scent and color inside by crafting an evergreen swag to take home, and decorate it with ribbon and natural materials.
Explore the Holiday Train Show After Dark
Marvel at model trains zipping through enchanting indoor and outdoor displays of nearly 200 famous New York landmarks—imagine the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Rockefeller Center, and other favorites—each delightfully re-created from natural materials such as birch bark, acorns, and cinnamon sticks.
Find the Perfect Gift at NYBG Shop
Open until 9:45 p.m.
With a wide selection of unique houseplants, home decor, botanical books, gardening tools, and other thoughtful gifts to choose from, NYBG Shop is your place to find what your friends and loved ones have always wanted. Make a stop during your night out!
Holiday Train Nights are ticketed through our presenting partner, Fever.