The historic East Troy Railroad is again offering Trick-Or-Treat Trains this year, running four Fridays in October.
Trains will run October 6th, 13th, 20st, and 27th, departing from the historic depot at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets go on sale September 7th, 2023..
Kids are encouraged to come in costume and take a 20-minute train ride from the East Troy Depot down to Byrnes Park. At the park, there will be trick or treat station and fall activities. When you return to the depot in East Troy, each child can pick out the perfect pumpkin to take home.
The whole experience will last approximately one hour and 20 minutes.
Advance reservations required. You can purchase tickets on etix via their website.
The East Troy Railroad is just 35 minutes southwest of Milwaukee via I-43. Take the Highway 20
exit, turn west, and follow the signs to the railroad museum. The East Troy Depot is at 2002
Church Street, East Troy, WI 53120.
The East Troy Electric Railroad operates on seven miles of track that has been in continuous
operation for 115 years. The Museum itself is celebrating 50 years of electric tourist railroading
this year, and has a display of historic brochures and memorabilia in the East Troy Depot. To
learn more, visit easttroyrr.org.
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