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A Day Out With Thomas

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Event Information

Thomas the Tank Engine™ is pulling into town for Day Out With Thomas™ The Rail Celebration Tour! Your ticket to this special event includes a real train ride with Thomas™, interactive activities, entertainment, and hours of family fun — all in one unforgettable day.

Little engineers can explore hands-on activities, rail-themed games, toy train play tables, crafts, and memorable photo moments that bring the world of Thomas & Friends™ to life.

From whistle-stop fun to railway adventures around every corner, Day Out With Thomas™ is the perfect destination for children to play, explore, and celebrate the magic of Thomas & Friends™ together.

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Upcoming 2027 Events

SAM Shortline at Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park
Cordele, GA
March 13-14 & 20-21 & 27-28
Southern California Railway Museum
Perris, CA *Also Featuring Percy
April 3-4 & 10-11
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
Chattanooga, TN
April 17-18 & 24-25
National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
Baltimore, MD
May 15-16 & 22-23
Strasburg Rail Road
Ronks, PA *Also Featuring Percy
June 11-13 & 18-20
September 10-12 & 17-19
Northwest Railway Museum
Snoqualmie, WA
July 9-11 & 16-18 & 23-25
Illinois Railway Museum
Union, IL *Also Featuring Percy
July 10-11 & 17-18
The Delaware River Railroad Excursions
Phillipsburg, NJ
August 13-15
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
Flint, MI
August 13-15 & 20 & 22
Colorado Railroad Museum
Golden, CO
September 11-12 & 18-19 & 25-26
North Carolina Transportation Museum
Spencer, NC *Also Featuring Percy
September 24-26
October 1-3
Grapevine Vintage Railroad
Grapevine, TX
October 8-10 & 15-17

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is included with my Day Out With Thomas tickets?
    Tickets include a train ride and photo op with a life-size Thomas the Tank Engine. Your ticket is also an All-Day site pass with access to all activity stations, live entertainment, Day Out With Thomas pop-up gift shop with exclusive toys, photo op with Sir Topham Hatt, lawn games and more. Additional activities and museum access may vary per railroad location. Ticket proceeds support preserving the Great Historical Railroads!

          Percy train ride tickets are an additional offering at select events.

  • Do I need a ticket to attend?
    If you have celebrated your first birthday, a ticket is required to reserve your train ride time and access event activities. Under 1 year old is free, but must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian.
  • Do I need to purchase tickets in advance?
    Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended as events tend to sell out.
  • How long is the train ride with Thomas?
    Train ride lengths may vary between 20-45 minutes per location.
  • What if my event is cancelled or rescheduled?
    If an event if cancelled, TicketWeb will contact customers with instructions regarding the refund process. If an event is rescheduled, you will receive an email from TicketWeb with your automatically rescheduled tickets on the new event date and time. If you are not able to attend the rescheduled date or time, please contact [email protected] regarding ticket changes or refunds.

For further questions about your Day Out With Thomas event, please contact your local railroad venue directly. For questions about ticketing, please contact [email protected].

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Please note Day Out With Thomas is a global program, events vary from market to market.