People ask "What is the Pumpkin Train Festival?" Our answer too them is, a "Family Fun Day, filled with lots of family activities to do together".
Since we are located inside of Plowmans Park, we decorate along our trackside with family friendly Halloween decorations, (nothing scary or jumping out at anyone), since you will be taking a train ride to view the decorations throughout the park. When you return back to the station, the children receive a Free Trick-or-Trick Bag and head over to the Pumpkin Patch to pick out their favorite Free Pumpkin and decorate it with special pumpkin stickers. Then there are family activities to enjoy together, like Pumpkin Bowling, Tick-Tack-Toe, Bean Bag Toss, Ring Toss are a few games available to enjoy together as a family. There will be Photo Areas setup to take that perfect "Family Photo" together, along with food and drinks you may purchase from the Plowmans Exhibitors and Food Trucks that will be onsite again this year. Prairie State Railroad Club will also be providing complimentary Free Popcorn and Bottled Water for your enjoyment.
We hope to see you and your family there again this year for a wonderful "Family Fun Day" together!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
****with new hours from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.****
so mark your calendars for another Family Fun Day at the Pumpkin Train Festival!