Memories await at the newest Dennison Railroad Depot Museum fall events on Saturday, Oct. 6 or 13. The two events are Storybook Express and Bing’s Magical Halloween Adventure - both will be entertaining to children and memorable for the whole family. And a bonus, kids have an excuse to wear their Halloween costumes a little early!
Get your tickets to climb aboard the Storybook Express featuring storybook characters from fairy tale favorites such as Peter Pan and the Pirates, Alice and the Mad Hatter, Little Red Riding Hood and more.
Visit with the characters as you hear their stories and sing songs. Great photo opportunities with characters. Enjoy a Storybook Snack and be sure to wear your favorite storybook hero or villain costume!
First class tickets on the Storybook Express will provide more perks including their very own Special Fairy Hostess, free admission to the depot museum, extra snacks and kids get a special storybook for keeps!
All Aboard for the Storybook Express
Saturday, Oct. 6 & Oct. 13 Noon & 1:30
Bing’s Magical Halloween Adventure will also depart the depot on Saturday, Oct. 6 & 13. Enjoy this non-scary Halloween train adventure with Private Bulldog Bing, the Dennison Depot Museum’s beloved WWI mascot. Hear Bing’s story, play Bing games, enjoy magic tricks from a traveling magician and eat your special Bing Halloween treat.
First class passengers receive extra snacks, free museum admission and children receive a special Bing Bag with treats!
All passengers visit Bing’s pumpkin patch after the train ride and all children with a train ticket, receive a free pumpkin to take home. This is a trip to the pumpkin patch your kiddos won’t soon forget!
All Aboard for Bing’s Magical Halloween Adventure
Saturday, Oct. 6 & 13 at 3 p.m.
Ticket prices for both events:
Coach: $25 Adults, $20 children 1 - 12
First Class: $40 Adults and children
Balcony: $20 Adults, $15 children
Group Rate: $15 for group 10-15, Balcony Seats
First Class Compartments: Seating for 5: $195 for 6: $225
Rent an entire car, 28 seats: $1,500
For mom and dad, consider this Dennison Depot fall excursion - the Chocolate & Cheese Sweetheart Ride on Saturday, Oct. 6 & 13 at 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Sweetest Day on a train ride featuring local cheeses and chocolates, while enjoying the fall foliage at sunset. All ladies will receive a carnation and be serenaded by strolling vocalists. First Class will receive specialty coffees and a bottle of Breitenbach wine as a parting gift for home. Tickets are $35 for coach or $45 for first class.
More train excursions include the traditional Fall Foilage Excursion and the Troop Train Ride featured on Sunday, Oct. 7 & 14. Troop Train Rides honor and remember our veterans. Hear the history of the Canteen, 1940s music and memories of times past.
The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum is located at 400 Center Street, Dennison, Ohio. Visit www.dennisondepot.org for more information.
Because I know my Macaroni Kids' families are already planning for Christmas festivities, the depot has Dec. 7-9 & Dec. 14-16 slated for the Polar Express Train Excursion. Advance registration is required.
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