Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/24/2026 - 10/25/2026
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Railtown 1897 Historic State Park Jamestown
Categories
In proud partnership with the California State Railroad Museum Foundation, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) in Jamestown is thrilled to offer a variety of frightfully fun events and spirited train rides this fall season. Upcoming events include Harvest Haunt excursion train rides with fun weekly themes, Skeleton Starlight evening excursion train rides, and a “Track-or-Treat” celebration on Halloween evening.
Harvest Haunt Excursion Train Rides – October 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31
It’s all aboard for young visitors and rail enthusiasts in-the-making, many of whom will be excited to dress up for Halloween to enjoy a special excursion train ride through the scenic Mother Lode countryside. Suggested themes change each weekend and young guests (including accompanying adults who are young-at-heart) can get into the spirit with fun costume themes as follows:
• October 10-11: Witches & Wizards
• October 17-18: Critters & Creatures
• October 24-25: Princesses & Pirates’
• October 31 (no specific theme, get creative!)
The special train rides depart each weekend at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. and tickets cost $23 for adults, $18 for youth ages 6-17, and are free for children five and under. Member pricing is free or reduced, based on membership level. For advance tickets and/or more information, please visit this link.
Skeleton Starlight Excursion Train Rides – October 17, 24, 31
Taking place on three Saturdays in October, Skeleton Starlight Halloween-themed evening train rides offer a special experience perfect for the whole family. Staffed by a skeleton crew, train riders travel to a spooky Western ghost town where resident witches brew up mischief before boarding the train with their cauldron of candy, adding to the festive fun. The special train rides depart at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and tickets cost $35 for adults, $23 for youth ages 3-17, and just $1 for children ages two and under. For members, tickets cost $28 for adults, $18 for youth ages 3-17, and just $1 for children ages two and under. For advance tickets and/or more information, please visit this link.
Railtown’s “Track-or-Treat” – October 31
On Halloween night, families are invited to Railtown’s “Track-or-Treat” through the historic park from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Costumed young visitors — and accompanying adults who are young-at-heart — can collect treats and enjoy the park’s festive Halloween spirit. Admission is included with a Halloween night (Oct. 31) Skeleton Starlight ticket. Stand-alone event admission is $5 for adults, $3 for youth ages 3-17, and just $1 for children ages two and under. Link will be available soon at www.railtown1897.org.
Located in the heart of California’s Gold Country, Railtown 1897 SHP combines railroad heritage, local history and the lure of Hollywood and is one of only two authentic and still-operating short-line steam-era railroad roundhouse complexes in the entire country. The Park is also home to the famous “Movie Star Locomotive” Sierra No. 3®, which has an impressive history of starring in more than 100 film and television productions such as “High Noon,” “Back to the Future III” and “Petticoat Junction.”
For more information about Railtown 1897’s events and activities and the park in general, please visit www.railtown1897.org. For more information about the California State Railroad Museum Foundation, please visit www.californiarailroad.museum.
*Motive power subject to change on short notice on account of weather, mechanical or personnel factors
