| March |
15, 16
* |
Sat.,
Sun. |
BUNNY TRAINS. Departures 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 each day.
Adults $9, all children $7, babies under one free. Reservations recommended. Ride the train with the Bunny
and receive an Easter gift. Enjoy juice and cookies in the museum while you watch model trains. |
22
* |
Sat. |
BUNNY TRAINS. Departures 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 each day.
See above. |
| May |
| 3 |
Sat. |
OPENING DAY/TRACK CAR DAY.
Regular fare ticket buys all-day pass on the train. Enjoy great train videos in the museum. Lunch items for sale. Plan to come and stay all day! |
| 10 |
Sat. |
OPERATION LIFESAVER AND BUBBLES IN THE BREEZE.
Program in museum and on train presented by Operation Lifesaver officials. Bubbles for kids. |
| 11 |
Sun. |
MOTHER'S DAY LUNCHEON.
Moms ride for $5 and receive a flower on regular train, or enjoy a special Mother’s Day Luncheon in the dining
car on our 1:00 train only, $18 for moms, $23 for adults and $12 for children, by reservation only. |
| 17 |
Sat. |
WALKERSVILLE DAYS.
A town full of yard sales, food and crafts. |
| 24 |
Sat. |
SALUTE TO THE MILITARY.
Vets and military ride for $5. Sign our Book of Remembrance in the museum and see special exhibit.
WWII reenactors on the train. |
| 31 |
Sat. |
JESSE JAMES DAY.
Experience an Old West raid on the train. We supply fake jewels and money for the robbery. Caution! There
will be the sound of gunfire. |
| June |
| 7 |
Sat. |
ZOO CHOO.
Animals and handlers on board from Catoctin Mountain Zoo on 11:00 and 1:00 trains only. |
| 14 |
Sat. |
HOBO DAY.
Dress like a “hobo” and ride in the boxcar if you wish. Enjoy banjo and guitar music. |
| 15 |
Sun. |
FATHER'S DAY LUNCHEON.
Dads ride for $5 and receive a small gift on regular train, or enjoy a special Father’s Day Luncheon
in the dining car on our 1:00 train only, $18 for dads, $23 for adults and $12 for children, by reservation only. |
| 21 |
Sat. |
CIRCUS DAY.
Clown on the train. Face painting. Balloons. Fun! |
25
* |
Wed. |
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC.
Midweek children's matinee departs at 11:30. Bring your teddy bear to enjoy games, songs and stories on the train.
Enjoy a one-hour stop at the park for play and lunch. Bring your own lunch; $7 per person, babies under one free.
Reservations recommended. |
| 28 |
Sat. |
NATURE TRAIN.
Park naturalist-guided tour of the historic lime kiln and nature center. An optional 3-hour activity, $5 additional
charge, offered on the 1:00 train only. Reservations recommended for nature center option. |
28
* |
Sat. |
MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN.
Live theater “on the rail” presented by professional actors, with an all-you-can-eat buffet supper. Buffet served
in a lovely park setting. “Murderous” fun. Adult theme. Train departs from the station at 6:00 p.m. and returns
at 8:30. Casual attire. Reservations required. Cost $45 per person. |
| July |
3
* |
Thu. |
STAR-SPANGLED SPECIAL FIREWORKS TRAIN.
Visit the carnival in town, have dinner at the fire hall, then take a train ride for a view of the fireworks you
won’t forget! Train leaves at 8:30. Bring a flashlight and a blanket. |
| 5 |
Sat. |
PICNIC IN THE PARK.
Ride the train and stop off in the park for country music. Hot dogs, picnic food, root beer floats, strawberry
shortcake for sale. Great playground equipment, plenty of shade trees. Bring a blanket and your own lunch, if
you prefer. Catch the next train back to the station. |
9
* |
Wed. |
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC.
Midweek children's matinee departs at 11:30. Bring your teddy bear to enjoy games, songs and stories on the train.
Enjoy a one-hour stop at the park for play and lunch. Bring your own lunch; $7 per person, babies under one free.
Reservations recommended. |
| 12 |
Sat. |
JESSE JAMES DAY.
Experience an Old West raid on the train. We supply fake jewels and money for the robbery. Caution! There
will be the sound of gunfire. |
12
* |
Sat. |
MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN.
Live theater “on the rail” presented by professional actors, with an all-you-can-eat buffet supper. Buffet served
in a lovely park setting. “Murderous” fun. Adult theme. Train departs from the station at 6:00 p.m. and returns
at 8:30. Casual attire. Reservations required. Cost $45 per person. |
| 19 |
Sat. |
CIRCUS DAY.
Clown on the train. Face painting. Balloons. Fun! |
23
* |
Wed. |
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC.
Midweek children's matinee departs at 11:30. Bring your teddy bear to enjoy games, songs and stories on the train.
Enjoy a one-hour stop at the park for play and lunch. Bring your own lunch; $7 per person, babies under one free.
Reservations recommended. |
| 26 |
Sat. |
MAGIC DAY.
Magician will visit each child with tricks and balloons. |
26
* |
Sat. |
MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN.
Live theater “on the rail” presented by professional actors, with an all-you-can-eat buffet supper. Buffet served
in a lovely park setting. “Murderous” fun. Adult theme. Train departs from the station at 6:00 p.m. and returns
at 8:30. Casual attire. Reservations required. Cost $45 per person. |
| August |
| 2 |
Sat. |
JESSE JAMES DAY.
Experience an Old West raid on the train. We supply fake jewels and money for the robbery. Caution! There
will be the sound of gunfire. |
6
* |
Wed. |
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC.
Midweek children's matinee departs at 11:30. Bring your teddy bear to enjoy games, songs and stories on the train.
Enjoy a one-hour stop at the park for play and lunch. Bring your own lunch; $7 per person, babies under one free.
Reservations recommended. |
| 9 |
Sat. |
BUBBLES IN THE BREEZE.
A favorite with the younger set! Kids get a bottle of bubbles to blow as the train chugs along. |
9
* |
Sat. |
MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN.
Live theater “on the rail” presented by professional actors, with an all-you-can-eat buffet supper. Buffet served
in a lovely park setting. “Murderous” fun. Adult theme. Train departs from the station at 6:00 p.m. and returns
at 8:30. Casual attire. Reservations required. Cost $45 per person. |
| 16 |
Sat. |
MAGIC DAY.
Magician will visit each child with tricks and balloons. |
20
* |
Wed. |
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC.
Midweek children's matinee departs at 11:30. Bring your teddy bear to enjoy games, songs and stories on the train.
Enjoy a one-hour stop at the park for play and lunch. Bring your own lunch; $7 per person, babies under one free.
Reservations recommended. |
| 23 |
Sat. |
CIRCUS DAY.
Clown on the train. Face painting. Balloons. Fun! |
23
* |
Sat. |
MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN.
Live theater “on the rail” presented by professional actors, with an all-you-can-eat buffet supper. Buffet served
in a lovely park setting. “Murderous” fun. Adult theme. Train departs from the station at 6:00 p.m. and returns
at 8:30. Casual attire. Reservations required. Cost $45 per person. |
| 30 |
Sat. |
BUBBLES IN THE BREEZE.
A favorite with the younger set! Kids get a bottle of bubbles to blow as the train chugs along. |
| September |
| 6 |
Sat. |
TRACK CAR /RAILFAN /MUSEUM DAY.
Ride all day on one ticket. Boxed lunches available by reservation. Guided tour of the “yard” and the
work we are doing on historic cars and engines. |
6
* |
Sat. |
MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN.
Live theater “on the rail” presented by professional actors, with an all-you-can-eat buffet supper. Buffet served
in dining car. “Murderous” fun. Adult theme. Train departs from the station at 6:00 p.m. and returns
at 8:30. Casual attire. Reservations required. Cost $45 per person. |
| 13 |
Sat. |
NATURE TRAIN.
Park naturalist-guided tour of the historic lime kiln and nature center. An optional 3-hour activity, $5 additional
charge, offered on the 1:00 train only. Reservations recommended for nature center option. Food provided for
feeding fish. |
13
* |
Sat. |
MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN.
Live theater “on the rail” presented by professional actors, with an all-you-can-eat buffet supper. Buffet served
in dining car. “Murderous” fun. Adult theme. Train departs from the station at 6:00 p.m. and returns
at 8:30. Casual attire. Reservations required. Cost $45 per person. |
| 20 |
Sat. |
ZOO CHOO.
Animals and handlers on board from Catoctin Mountain Zoo on 11:00 and 1:00 trains only. |
| 27 |
Sat. |
CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT.
Educational displays. Reenactors on the train. Caution! There will be the sound of gunfire. |
| October |
| 4 |
Sat. |
FALL FOLIAGE TRAIN/LUNCHEON.
Enjoy the beautiful Maryland countryside in the fall! Luncheon served in dining car on 1:00 train only.
Reservations required for luncheon, $25 adults, $12 children. |
| 11 |
Sat. |
FALL FOLIAGE TRAIN/LUNCHEON.
See above. |
17
* |
Fri. |
COSTUME PARTY MURDER MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN.
Family Nite. Costumes optional. Mystery appropriate for children. Departure at 6:30 PM. Catered dinner served
in dining car with tea and coffee, or bring your own beverage. Reservations required. Adults $40, children
under 12, $25. |
| 18 |
Sat. |
FALL FOLIAGE TRAIN.
Enjoy the beautiful Maryland countryside in the fall! No luncheon. |
18
* |
Sat. |
COSTUME PARTY MURDER MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN.
Adult theme. Costumes optional. Departure at 6:30 PM. Catered dinner served in dining car with tea and
coffee, or bring your own beverage. Reservations required, $40 per person. |
24
* |
Fri. |
COSTUME PARTY MURDER MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN.
See above. |
| 25 |
Sat. |
FALL FOLIAGE TRAIN.
Enjoy the beautiful Maryland countryside in the fall! No luncheon. |
25
* |
Sat. |
COSTUME PARTY MURDER MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN.
Adult theme. Costumes optional. Departure at 6:30 PM. Catered dinner served in dining car with tea and
coffee, or bring your own beverage. Reservations required, $40 per person. |
31
* |
Fri. |
GHOST TRAIN.
All cars will be “Scary!” Departures at 7:30 and 9:30. Fares: $10 for adults, $7 for children 12 and under.
Cider and donuts in museum after your ride. Reservations recommended. |
| November |
29, 30
* |
Sat.,
Sun. |
SANTA TRAINS.
Ride the train with Santa. Adults $9, children $7, babies under one free. Trains at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 each day.
Hot chocolate and cookies in the museum. Reservations recommended. |
| December |
6, 7
* |
Sat.,
Sun. |
SANTA TRAINS.
Ride the train with Santa. Adults $9, children $7, babies under one free. Trains at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 each day.
Hot chocolate and cookies in the museum. Reservations recommended. |
13, 14
* |
Sat.,
Sun. |
SANTA TRAINS.
See above. |
