'Who Sleighed Santa?' Returns to Shore Line Trolley Museum Two Weekends Only

Press release

“Who Sleighed Santa? It’s The Most Wonderful Crime of The Year” Holly Trolley Musical Mystery at The Shore Line Trolley Museum

2 WEEKENDS ONLY: Dec. 12-13 and Dec. 19-20

East Haven, CT: The Haunted Trolley, Connecticut’s annual Halloween experience, is bringing the fun and holiday thrills back to the Christmas season with the return of “WHO SLEIGHED SANTA? IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL CRIME OF THE YEAR.” The Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven, CT hosts this live outrageous event mixing music, mirth, mystery, and the majestic ride itself.

What started out as a “holly trolley” seasonal night-time ride, with Christmas Caroling and Cheer, becomes a Holiday-Themed, Song-Filled WHODUNNIT aboard an historic trolley… where everyone is a suspect and anyone on board could be guilty.

After the sold-out Halloween HAUNTED TROLLEY in October, and the success of last year’s “Holly Trolley Musical Mystery,” the interactive theatrical experience returns to the Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River Street in East Haven for a special limited two weekend holiday run. The four-nights-only live mystery includes audience-participation, with actors and surprises along the way.
Limited to only 40 passengers per adventure, the event includes a pre-ride orientation and introduction to the plot, followed by an immersive 30-45 minute show/program combining a possible murder, thrills, theater, holiday themes, embarrassing singalongs, and a heavy dose of comedy.

2 WEEKENDS ONLY:
FRIDAY DECEMBER 12 and SATURDAY DECEMBER 13 and FRIDAY DECEMBER 19 and SATURDAY DECEMBER 20.
ONLY 3 RIDES PER NIGHT: 7pm, 8pm, 9pm.

Admission is only $29 per person (in advance only) with timed admissions Friday or Saturday at 7PM, 8PM, and 9PM. There is also a limited number of $49 V.I.P. upgrade tickets which entitle guests to first boarding - choice of priority seating aboard the Trolley - plus a free souvenir logo shirt. Guests are asked to check-in 15 minutes prior to the start time.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/alien-invasion-2025/WhoSleighedSanta2025

Open to all ages - except those youngsters who believe in Santa and may get a bit confused by the mystery. There are no scares but there may be some adult humor. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Expect fun + mystery + laughter + Christmas carols + a great ride aboard the trolley!
“WHO SLEIGHED SANTA? IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL CRIME OF THE YEAR” is produced, written, directed, and hosted by Charles F. Rosenay!!!. Also starring Nancy Sasso Janis, Larry Chaney … and the entire audience! Sponsored by East Haven’s Transilvania Restaurant & Bar.

Presented under the auspices of John Proto and The Shore Line Trolley Museum. Located at 17 River Street in East Haven, CT, the Museum is a non-profit organization recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior as the oldest continuously operated suburban trolley line in the United States. The museum’s line and equipment are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
For further information, email hauntedtrolley@gmail.com or call (203) 795-4737.
Tickets available at: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/alien-invasion-2025/WhoSleighedSanta2025
The Facebook event page is https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gy1RCJas8/.