10/13/2025
Dear Wake Families,
Pullen Park’s beloved Holiday Express is once again offering two Sensory-Friendly afternoons this year! I wanted to share some details to help you plan ahead and be ready when tickets go on sale — these events are extremely popular and tend to sell out within hours. New this year, tickets will be sold on Ticketmaster. If you have further questions after reading this information, the contact email for Holiday Express is [email protected].
🎟️ Ticket Info
Tickets go on sale: Tuesday, October 14 at 9:00 AM
Where: Ticketmaster
Cost: $17 per person (plus tax and fees)
Event link: Holiday Express | Raleighnc.gov
🌟 Sensory-Friendly Dates:
Saturday, December 6
Sunday, December 14
Ticket links for these specific dates will go live on Ticketmaster at 9:00 AM on Oct. 14.
💚 What to Expect at the Sensory-Friendly Holiday Express:
Lower-decibel music
Reduced capacity for shorter lines and more space
Minimal walking between activities
A quiet area available to decompress
Sensory bags (with headphones, fidgets, and other supports)
Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) Resource Table on site
🕐 Important Ticket Notes:
Limit of 8 tickets per family
You’ll select a time for your ticket, which corresponds to your train ride slot (even if you don’t plan to ride the train, you must pick a time to purchase a ticket).
You can enter the park as early as 1:00pm for the Sensory Friendly events, regardless of your train ride time, and you can stay through the evening hours. Just note that after 4:30 PM, the park opens for a regular/full capacity session, therefore it will become more crowded.
💡 Tips for Purchasing Tickets:
Create or log into your Ticketmaster account ahead of time
Save your payment information in advance
Sign in 10 minutes before tickets go live
Know exactly which date and time you want to target, as well as a back up date in case your priority date sells out.
If you can’t be online when tickets open, consider asking a trusted friend or family member to purchase them on your behalf — tickets often sell out within hours!
This event is a classic for Raleigh, and the Sensory-Friendly sessions make it even more special for our community.
If you have questions about the event, please email [email protected].
I hope this information may help if you are thinking of purchasing tickets this year!