Nov 25 – Dec 24, 2022. Verde Canyon Railroad’s storybook adventure, The Magical Christmas Journey™, travels Santa’s secret tracks to the North Pole and back every Thurs-Sun. evening Dec. 3rd-12th, and nightly Dec 16-24th. The festively decorated depot is home to the miniature “Bird’s Eye Village”, a live bald eagle and a beautiful princess. Upon the illuminated train’s arrival at the brilliantly decorated North Pole, Santa Claus hops aboard for the return trip to Clarkdale, interacting with every child, presenting each with a small gift.