Eastern Iowa Children’s Museum To Host Polar Express Pajama Party

Time for the kids to get in the Christmas spirit!

There are so many fun, festive happenings going on this time of the year and you have to love the ones that are steeped in tradition. The ones that you probably even went to as a kid.

Davenport's Putnam Museum has announced the details of it's 18th Annual Polar Express Pajama Party!

It will feature a hot cocoa bar, face painting, a "lights out" scavenger hunt, take-home goodie bags, and of course a screening of "The Polar Express" movie. This year, 2024, is the Year of the Polar Bear, so JP The Polar Bear (mascot of the Putnam) will be present for pictures during a new winter time story event.

Showtimes

The Polar Express Pajama Party runs Thursday, December 19th-Sunday, December 22nd. Here are the exact times:

• Dec. 19th: Pajama party 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Movie at 7:00
• Dec. 20th & 21st: Pajama party 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Movies at 3:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:15 p.m.
• Dec. 22nd: Pajama party 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Movies at 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m.

When/How To Get Tickets

Tickets are now on sale. General admission is $16, while a VIP ticket (that includes all general items and activities, early theatre seat choice, and exclusive gifts) is $32.

The Putnam advises you to get tickets ASAP as all showtimes tend to sell out. Also, they remind you that the museum itself is closed to the public during Polar Express Pajama Party activities.

If you would like to be a part of helping make the magic happen, you can volunteer to help with the Polar Express Pajama Party at this link.