Did you know there were this many kid-friendly Halloween train events near the Bay Area?!
Thanks to RailFanFam's contribution to this blog post, we've put together a list of our favorites..
But first...
When deciding which train ride is right for your family there are a few things to consider such as:
Consider the Cost
The prices range from affordable to quite pricey! Think through what else is included besides the train ride and how much travel time you'll spend to get there. Find the best option for your budget, remembering that the holiday costs will be adding up quickly.
Think about how long the train ride is
Some of these trains are an hour long, but others are shorter. The Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party at Roaring Camp is just 30 minutes long, for example.
What other activities are available at this train experience?
These kid-friendly Halloween train rides usually have some fun things to do, aside from the really cool train ride. There are trains that take you to a pumpkin patch where you can choose your favorite pumpkin to take home. Other trains have a full on festival for you to enjoy after the train ride, with bounce houses, petting zoos, and treats. Read through each vendor's website and see what is included.
Now, for the List...
Pumpkin Patch Express (River Fox Train, Sacramento) – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Happening from October 5 - October 30
Tickets cost: Standard $63.72 | Ages 2 and under - $12.22
Pumpkin Patch Festival (Western Railway Museum, Suisun) – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Happening weekends October 12 - 27
Ticket costs: Adults $26 | Ages 2 to 14- - $20
Pumpkin Express (Skunk Train, Willits)- TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Happening October 2 - 30
Ticket costs: $59.95
Harvest Faire (Roaring Camp, Felton) – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Happening October 7 - 8
Tickets cost: Adult $39.95 | Ages 2 to 12- $24.95
Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party (Roaring Camp, Felton) – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Happening October 12-13, 19-20, 26-27
Ticket cost: approx $25 + fees
Haunted Train (Ardenwood, Fremont) – Tickets on sale on September 15th at 8am
Happening on October 18,19, 20 and October 25, 26, 27
Ticket costs $16 each for ages 3 and up
Track Or Treat (California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento) - TBD
Dates and ticketing information has not yet been released.
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