The Mesa Santa Express

The Mesa Santa Express For a magical night, VM transforms the light rail into the holiday tradition of the Santa express.

Mesa Santa Express
Since 2016, the Mesa Santa Express has brought holiday cheer to downtown Mesa as an initiative of Mesa Urban Renewal & Arts Lab (MURAL), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Partnering with Valley Metro, which provides the trains and staff, and Mural and their dedicated team of volunteers, the ride has welcomed over 44,000 passengers for free, creating lasting memories for families and the co

mmunity. Part of MURAL’s mission to revitalize downtown Mesa, the Mesa Santa Express combines public transportation, community participation, and seasonal celebration into a beloved holiday tradition.

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12/23/2025

Thank you Valley Metro for putting this together. You truly captured the joy of this event. 2025 waa a great year on the Mesa Santa Express

✨ Did you ride the Mesa Santa Express this year? ✨We’d love to see the magic through your eyes.If you captured a special...
12/19/2025

✨ Did you ride the Mesa Santa Express this year? ✨
We’d love to see the magic through your eyes.
If you captured a special moment, please share it with us!
📸 Post your photos
✍️ Tell us what the ride meant to you
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Your stories help show why this tradition matters and help us keep the Santa Express free for our community.
Thank you for being part of the magic ❤️

Click this link to upload any stories or memories you would like to share.

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In the tradition of that magical train, carrying children to meet Santa Claus, join us as we zoom down Merry Main Street. In our special Light Rail car, we will sing songs, enjoy cookies, and best of all meet Santa!

✨ Did you ride the Mesa Santa Express this year? ✨We’d love to see the magic through your eyes.If you captured a special...
12/19/2025

✨ Did you ride the Mesa Santa Express this year? ✨
We’d love to see the magic through your eyes.
If you captured a special moment, please share it with us!
📸 Post your photos
✍️ Tell us what the ride meant to you
🏷 Tag us and use
Your stories help show why this tradition matters and help us keep the Santa Express free for our community.
Thank you for being part of the magic ❤️

Click this link to upload any stories or memories you would like to share.

https://forms.gle/jWYeEpvkiVmjpxS7A

Please Tag us at . This is our official tag for shared pictures.

We are incredibly grateful to Valley Metro, who not only provides the train, but also the dedicated staff who ensure the...
12/18/2025

We are incredibly grateful to Valley Metro, who not only provides the train, but also the dedicated staff who ensure the Santa Express runs smoothly — including operations and security to help keep all participants safe.

Every other part of the Santa Express experience — the cast, the tickets, the cookies, the bells, and all the magic in between — is made possible entirely through community donations.
Our cast is made up of 100% volunteers, giving their time and heart to create this special experience each year. It takes a tremendous amount of effort, care, and support to bring this event to life.

If you or your family enjoyed this ride, we would be so grateful for your support. Every donation — big or small — helps keep the magic alive for our community.
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Thank you for supporting a free community tradition.

The Mesa Santa Express is presented by Mesa Urban Renewal & Arts Lab, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible and directly support keeping this experience free.


The Mesa Santa Express has arrived!!!! Come see Santa in the Mesa Santa Express!!! Dec12-14 5-9pm
12/13/2025

The Mesa Santa Express has arrived!!!! Come see Santa in the Mesa Santa Express!!! Dec12-14 5-9pm

12/08/2025

Come make memories with us on the Mesa Santa Express.

Dec 12-14
5-9pm
440 E Main St Mesa Az 86203

12/04/2025

We are just 9 days out until the return of the Mesa Santa Express.

Dec 12-14
5-9pm
440 E Main St, Mesa Az 85203

11/30/2025

We are 2 weeks away and Santa us counting down the days.

Mark your calendars
Dec 12-14
5-9pm
440 E Main St, Mesa Az 85203

11/22/2025

The Elves have been practicing their moves for our traditional dance off.

Dec 12-14
5-9pm
440 E Main St, Mesa Az 85203

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11/19/2025

We are just 22 days out until the return of The Mesa Santa Express!

Dec 12-14
5-9pm
440 E Main St, Mesa Az 85203

See you there!!
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420 East Main Street
Mesa, AZ
85203

Opening Hours

Friday 6pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 9pm

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