Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Event Details
For the best experience, we highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to secure your spot. Walk-ins are welcome, but availability is not guaranteed. If space allows, we'll be happy to accommodate you at the door. Thank you for your understanding!
Winterfest 2025 and the dazzling "Tunnel of Lights" return to the Connecticut Trolley Museum starting Friday, November 28th! Experience the magic every Friday, Saturday & Sunday night from November 28th through December 28nd with bonus days on Monday and Tuesday December 29 and December 30 as we head into the New Year! This family-friendly holiday tradition runs from 5 PM to 9 PM and promises to immerse visitors in festive cheer with over 10,000 lights illuminating both the museum’s interior and exterior.
Outside, hop aboard one of the museum's cozy, closed trolley cars and ride through the enchanting "Tunnel of Lights". For a more immersive experience, brave the winter chill on one of the open-air trolleys, entirely adorned with holiday lights for an unforgettable view of the tunnel. Bundle up, bring blankets, and enjoy the crisp air as you take in the festive atmosphere.
Inside, the Visitor Center transforms into a Winter Wonderland, featuring elaborate model train layouts, twinkling lights, and holiday decorations that will captivate visitors of all ages. With something magical around every corner, it's the perfect destination for families and holiday enthusiasts alike.
Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights is held rain or shine. During inclement weather, open cars are not operated and are substituted with closed cars.
Tickets
For the best experience, we highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to secure your spot. Walk-ins are welcome, but availability is not guaranteed. If space allows, we'll be happy to accommodate you at the door. Tickets are for admission to Winterfest and a specific departure time for the trolley ride through the Tunnel of Lights. Departures are specific for the type of trolley ride (open or closed trolleys). Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your selected departure time.
These prices include a $1 fee per ticket that is charged for special events for maintenance and restoration of our vintage trolleys.
Infants or children under 2 years of age can travel on the lap of an adult for free.
Member Tickets: Engineer, Conductor, and Motorman levels allow for discount event admission for the individual member only. Caboose memberships (i.e., family membership), and higher tiers, are permitted up to six (6) discount event admissions. Membership Details
All tickets sales are final. Refunds or transfers are only honored up to seven days before the date of the event. After this period, no changes can be made. Transfers and refunds will have a charge associated with the transaction. No-shows will be charged the full price, so be sure to plan ahead and reserve your spot early for these festive experience!
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your selected departure time.