Sleigh the Season with Hampton Roads Transit
Beat the winter blues with Hampton Roads Transit! We’re brightening up your season.
What We’re Doing
We’ve wrapped a light rail vehicle and two buses in a unique winter design. All season long, we’ll host a variety of events for you and your loved ones to ride the winter blues away.
How to Take a Ride
Event is free & open to the public. Registration is not required, but preferred.
Rides on the light rail are always $2 one-way, $4.50 all-day for adults and free for children, with a fare paying adult or a Student Freedom Pass.
All Season Long
From November until February, join us for these upcoming events. Scroll down to see the list of scheduled events.
Read & Ride Winter Adventure
Bring the kiddos along for the ride! Hampton Roads Transit and the Norfolk Public Library are hosting a storytime ride on the Tide. Special guests will join the fun – but you’ve got to be there to find out who! Recommended for children 2-4 years.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – 10 a.m.
Newtown Road Light Rail Station
This event is free, but space is limited.
Registration required.
Read & Ride on the Tide: Galentine’s Edition
Bring your favorite book and your bestie for an evening on the Winter Wonderland Train!
We’re joining forces with the Norfolk Public Library. The ride will start at Newtown Road Light Rail Station, and we’ll stop at Freemason Street Station, walk a short distance to Cure Coffeehouse and grab a warm beverage or snack before heading back to Freemason to continue our Read & Ride.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
Newtown Road Light Rail Station
This event is free, but space is limited.
Registration opens January 8, 2026!
Generous Thanks
A brighter winter season made possible by a ridership grant from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
Community Partners
Can’t make it to one of our events? No worries! Ride the Winter Wonderland Train to any of the events hosted by these organizations:
