This October the Texas State Railroad is again hosting PEANUTS™ – The Great Pumpkin Patch Express. Join Snoopy for a train excursion themed after Charles M. Schulz’s classic story “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Trains leave from the Texas State Railroad Depot in Rusk on October 6 & 7, 13 &14, 20 & 21, and 27 & 28. Departure times on both Saturdays and Sundays are 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Upon arrival at the depot, guests will be greeted by Snoopy. On board the train there will be a live reading of the classic story. During the layover children will enjoy picking a pumpkin from “The Great Pumpkin Patch” and trick-or-treating at “Trick or Treat Street.” Other activities include a hayride, petting zoo, live musical entertainment, bounce house, games, food vendors and more. Children are encouraged to wear costumes.
Tickets are $20 for children ages 2-11 and $40 for adults in Standard Class seating. A special offer of ‘Buy One Get One Free’ is also available on Standard Class seating. Premium Lone Star Class tickets are $45 for children ages 2-11 and $69 for adults. Children under age two ride free.
A special school day has been scheduled for Thursday, October 25. The train will depart the Rusk Depot at 10:30 a.m. The price for school groups taking advantage of this offer is $10 for students and $20 for adults.
Visit www.TexasStateRR.com or call 1-888-987-2461 for reservations.
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