Past Events
Storytime Mondays
Monday, August 13 • 2:00 pm
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud aboard our vintage operating trolleys.
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Storytime Mondays
Monday, August 13 • 11:00 am
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud aboard our vintage operating trolleys.
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LEGO Building Contest
Friday, August 10 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Test your creative skills building with LEGOs for a different theme each week, ages 7-12. Win a prize for best creation!
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Storytime Mondays
Monday, August 6 • 2:00 pm
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud aboard our vintage operating trolleys.
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Animal Classification
Monday, August 6 • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Earth is home to over a million species of animals! Discover all the similiarities and differences that define a species. Presented by the Lutz Children's Museum.
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Storytime Mondays
Monday, August 6 • 11:00 am
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud aboard our vintage operating trolleys.
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East Windsor Day
Saturday, August 4 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Celebrating 250 years - half price admission special for East Windsor residents. Proof of residency required.
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LEGO Building Contest
Friday, August 3 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Test your creative skills building with LEGOs for a different theme each week, ages 7-12. Win a prize for best creation!
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Storytime Mondays
Monday, July 30 • 2:00 pm
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud aboard our vintage operating trolleys.
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Storytime Mondays
Monday, July 30 • 11:00 am
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud aboard our vintage operating trolleys.
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LEGO Building Contest
Friday, July 27 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Test your creative skills building with LEGOs for a different theme each week, ages 7-12. Win a prize for best creation!
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Storytime Mondays
Monday, July 23 • 2:00 pm
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud aboard our vintage operating trolleys.
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Storytime Mondays
Monday, July 23 • 11:00 am
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud aboard our vintage operating trolleys.
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Fire Truck Show
Saturday, July 21 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Do not miss your opportunity to sit in a real fire truck, try on fireman's turnout gear, watch fire hose demos, and take home a souvenir kids fire hat.
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LEGO Building Contest
Friday, July 20 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Test your creative skills building with LEGOs for a different theme each week, ages 7-12. Win a prize for best creation!
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Storytime Mondays
Monday, July 16 • 2:00 pm
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud aboard our vintage operating trolleys.
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Storytime Mondays
Monday, July 16 • 11:00 am
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud aboard our vintage operating trolleys.
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LEGO Building Contest
Friday, July 13 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Test your creative skills building with LEGOs for a different theme each week, ages 7-12. Win a prize for best creation!
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Storytime Mondays
Monday, July 9 • 11:00 am
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud aboard our vintage operating trolleys.
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LEGO Building Contest
Friday, July 6 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Test your creative skills building with LEGOs for a different theme each week, ages 7-12. Win a prize for best creation!
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Storytime Mondays
Monday, July 2 • 11:00 am
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud aboard our vintage operating trolleys.
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Storytime Mondays
Monday, June 25 • 11:00 am
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud aboard our vintage operating trolleys.
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Storytime Mondays
Monday, June 18 • 11:00 am
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud aboard our vintage operating trolleys.
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Father's Day Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Sunday, June 17 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Free admission for dads and grandfathers with a paid child or adult admission. The behind-the-scenes tour highlights current restoration projects.
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Connecticut Open House Day
Saturday, June 9 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
A unified celebration of the state's fascinating world of art, history, and tourism. Special admission discount for Connecticut residents.
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Memorial Day
Monday, May 28 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Honoring our veterans and active duty military personnel with free admission with ID or paperwork and 10% discount for the family.
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Spring Fling
Saturday, May 19 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Beer and wine tasting at the trolley museum. Enjoy a glass rain or shine!
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Mother's Day
Sunday, May 13 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Free admission for moms and grandmothers with a paid child or adult admission!
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Easter Bunny Fun Days
Saturday, March 31 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Day of family fun! The Easter Bunny will be visiting, posing for pictures. Children receive an Easter egg with a surprise inside after a scavenger hunt.
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Easter Bunny Fun Days
Friday, March 30 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Day of family fun! The Easter Bunny will be visiting, posing for pictures. Children receive an Easter egg with a surprise inside after a scavenger hunt.
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Easter Bunny Fun Days
Sunday, March 25 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Day of family fun! The Easter Bunny will be visiting, posing for pictures. Children receive an Easter egg with a surprise inside after a scavenger hunt.
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Opening Day
Saturday, March 24 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Celebrate a new year and see what's new around the trolley museum.
Easter Bunny Fun Days
Saturday, March 24 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Day of family fun! The Easter Bunny will be visiting, posing for pictures. Children receive an Easter egg with a surprise inside after a scavenger hunt.
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Saturday, December 30 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights and explore the model railway displays!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Friday, December 29 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights and explore the model railway displays!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Thursday, December 28 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights and explore the model railway displays!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Wednesday, December 27 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights and explore the model railway displays!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Tuesday, December 26 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights and explore the model railway displays!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Saturday, December 23 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights. Explore the model railway displays and visit with Santa!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Friday, December 22 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights. Explore the model railway displays and visit with Santa!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Sunday, December 17 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights. Explore the model railway displays and visit with Santa!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Saturday, December 16 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights. Explore the model railway displays and visit with Santa!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Friday, December 15 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights. Explore the model railway displays and visit with Santa!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Sunday, December 10 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights. Explore the model railway displays and visit with Santa!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Saturday, December 9 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights. Explore the model railway displays and visit with Santa!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Friday, December 8 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights. Explore the model railway displays and visit with Santa!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Sunday, December 3 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights. Explore the model railway displays and visit with Santa!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Saturday, December 2 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights. Explore the model railway displays and visit with Santa!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Friday, December 1 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights. Explore the model railway displays and visit with Santa!
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Winterfest Toy Drive & Members Night
Thursday, November 30 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A toy drive for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center and a special night for Trolley Museum members.
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Sunday, November 26 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights. Explore the model railway displays and visit with Santa!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Saturday, November 25 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights. Explore the model railway displays and visit with Santa!
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Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Friday, November 24 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ride a heated or open air trolley through the Tunnel of Lights. Explore the model railway displays and visit with Santa!
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Pumpkin Patch
Sunday, October 29 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
A family favorite! Ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch where children can pick their own pumpkin. Special activities throughout the Visitor Center.
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Rails to the Darkside
Saturday, October 28 • 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dare to ride to the darkside? Hold on to your seat as you won't know what to expect. It's more than the trolleys that go bump in the night.
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Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 28 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
A family favorite! Ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch where children can pick their own pumpkin. Special activities throughout the Visitor Center.
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Rails to the Darkside
Friday, October 27 • 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dare to ride to the darkside? Hold on to your seat as you won't know what to expect. It's more than the trolleys that go bump in the night.
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Pumpkin Patch
Friday, October 27 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
A family favorite! Ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch where children can pick their own pumpkin. Special activities throughout the Visitor Center.
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Pumpkin Patch
Sunday, October 22 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
A family favorite! Ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch where children can pick their own pumpkin. Special activities throughout the Visitor Center.
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Rails to the Darkside
Saturday, October 21 • 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dare to ride to the darkside? Hold on to your seat as you won't know what to expect. It's more than the trolleys that go bump in the night.
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Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 21 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
A family favorite! Ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch where children can pick their own pumpkin. Special activities throughout the Visitor Center.
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Rails to the Darkside
Friday, October 20 • 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dare to ride to the darkside? Hold on to your seat as you won't know what to expect. It's more than the trolleys that go bump in the night.
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Pumpkin Patch
Friday, October 20 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
A family favorite! Ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch where children can pick their own pumpkin. Special activities throughout the Visitor Center.
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Pumpkin Patch
Sunday, October 15 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
A family favorite! Ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch where children can pick their own pumpkin. Special activities throughout the Visitor Center.
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Rails to the Darkside
Saturday, October 14 • 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dare to ride to the darkside? Hold on to your seat as you won't know what to expect. It's more than the trolleys that go bump in the night.
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Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 14 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
A family favorite! Ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch where children can pick their own pumpkin. Special activities throughout the Visitor Center.
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Rails to the Darkside
Friday, October 13 • 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dare to ride to the darkside? Hold on to your seat as you won't know what to expect. It's more than the trolleys that go bump in the night.
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Pumpkin Patch
Friday, October 13 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
A family favorite! Ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch where children can pick their own pumpkin. Special activities throughout the Visitor Center.
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Pumpkin Patch
Monday, October 9 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
A family favorite! Ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch where children can pick their own pumpkin. Special activities throughout the Visitor Center.
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Pumpkin Patch
Sunday, October 8 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
A family favorite! Ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch where children can pick their own pumpkin. Special activities throughout the Visitor Center.
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Rails to the Darkside
Saturday, October 7 • 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dare to ride to the darkside? Hold on to your seat as you won't know what to expect. It's more than the trolleys that go bump in the night.
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Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 7 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
A family favorite! Ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch where children can pick their own pumpkin. Special activities throughout the Visitor Center.
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Rails to the Darkside
Friday, October 6 • 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Dare to ride to the darkside? Hold on to your seat as you won't know what to expect. It's more than the trolleys that go bump in the night.
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Pumpkin Patch
Friday, October 6 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
A family favorite! Ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch where children can pick their own pumpkin. Special activities throughout the Visitor Center.
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Scout Day
Saturday, September 30 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us for an educational day of learning about the railroad industry and trolley history!
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Night Photo Shoot
Friday, September 22 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
3-Hour event for hobbyist or professional photographers. Pre-registration required - limited space available.
DetailsEllington Day
Thursday, August 31 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Half price admission special for Ellington residents. Proof of residency required.
Windsor Day
Wednesday, August 30 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Half price admission special for Windsor residents. Proof of residency required.
Enfield Day
Tuesday, August 29 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Half price admission special for Enfield residents. Proof of residency required.
Storytime Mondays
Monday, August 28 • 11:00 am
Join us for storytime featuring stories about the adventures of trolleys and trains.
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East Windsor Day
Monday, August 28 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Half price admission special for East Windsor residents. Proof of residency required.
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Super Hero and Princess Day
Friday, August 25 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Dress up as your favorite Super Hero or Princess and join us for a fun memorable day.
DetailsWindsor Locks Day
Friday, August 25 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Half price admission special for Windsor Locks residents. Proof of residency required.
Ellington Day
Thursday, August 24 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Half price admission special for Ellington residents. Proof of residency required.
Windsor Day
Wednesday, August 23 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Half price admission special for Windsor residents. Proof of residency required.
Enfield Day
Tuesday, August 22 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Half price admission special for Enfield residents. Proof of residency required.
Storytime Mondays
Monday, August 21 • 11:00 am
Join us for storytime featuring stories about the adventures of trolleys and trains.
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East Windsor Day
Monday, August 21 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Half price admission special for East Windsor residents. Proof of residency required.
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Science Day
Friday, August 18 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Learn about the circuitry, mechanics, and pneumatics that allow trolley cars to operate safely for the transportation of passengers and supplies.
DetailsWindsor Locks Day
Friday, August 18 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Half price admission special for Windsor Locks residents. Proof of residency required.
Ellington Day
Thursday, August 17 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Half price admission special for Ellington residents. Proof of residency required.
Windsor Day
Wednesday, August 16 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Half price admission special for Windsor residents. Proof of residency required.
Enfield Day
Tuesday, August 15 • 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Half price admission special for Enfield residents. Proof of residency required.