Yes, Pullen Park’s Holiday Express sells out faster than a Target Stanley cup—and after going for the first time, I officially get the hype. Twinkling lights reflecting off the lake, bundled-up clutching hot cocoa, and that train ride that somehow makes everything feel magical again It’s chaotic in the most wholesome way—and absolutely worth setting an alarm for ticket day. If you’re looking for a Christmas night outing in Raleigh that feels like a core memory in the making, this is it. No wonde