Special Events
Rails To The Darkside
DO YOU DARE TAKE A RIDE WITH US ????
Dates: Friday & Saturday nights starting October 8
(Oct. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23. 29-30)
Times:
7pm-9:30pm
Winterfest & The Tunnel of Lights
Join hundreds of others and start a family tradition, come for a trolley ride during the holiday season. Whether you ride a closed car or are brave enough to try the open "electric sleigh" we promise you a good time. Join your motormen in singing traditional Christmas carols as the trolley makes its way through the "Tunnel of Lights" and you admire the hundreds of lights overhead. Returning to the Visitor Center, its always a race to get into the warmth and enjoy a nice steaming cup of hot cocoa as you listen to the entertainment and admire all the models trains and displays.
Leave the hustle, bustle behind and enjoy the holidays as they were meant to be enjoyed!
Dates: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 26-Dec. 19
( Nov. 26-28, Dec.2-5, 9-12, 16-19)
Times: 5pm-9pm
In addition after Christmas we will be open Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
(Dec. 26-30)
Times: 5pm-9pm
Pumpkin Patch
Visit us during this fun time of year and take a ride to our own special "Pumpkin Patch" where every child will receive a free pumpkin. Admire all the beautiful colors of the Connecticut countryside as your trolley makes it's way down the tracks. When you return to the Visitor Center the children can decorate their pumpkin, maybe have their face painted, get a Halloween tattoo and enjoy some games on the front lawn. A PERFECT family fun day for all ages.
DATES: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month. Also, Monday, Columbus Day
(October 8-11, 15-17, 22-24 and 29-31)
TIMES:
Fridays: 10am-3:30pm
Saturdays: 10am-4:30pm
Sundays: noon-4:30pm
Don't forget, any child in costume on Halloween Day only will receive 1/2 price admission.
