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The Great Pumpkin Train and More Halloween Train Rides in New Jersey

Join in the Halloween fun at the Whippany Railway Museum's Pumpkin Patch Train. Photo courtesy of the museum
Join in the Halloween fun at the Whippany Railway Museum's Pumpkin Patch Train. Photo courtesy of the museum
9/8/23 - By Michelle Vames

Halloween and hayrides go hand in hand, but if you really want to up your game this year, choo-choo-choose a trip on a Halloween train. From spooky to scenic, these fall train rides offer a unique bit of fall fun for the whole family: Passengers can take a seat in a vintage caboose, travel through gorgeous fall foliage, visit a pumpkin patch, and even trick-or-treat onboard. After the ride, round out the day with classic autumn activities like corn mazes, crafts, and a trick-or-treat. 

Book your tickets now to ensure you don't miss out on one of these seasonal NJ railway adventures. We've even found one across the Delaware River in Pennsylvania. 

Check out our NJ Fall Fun Guide for even more seasonal family fun around the state, and sign up for our FREE newsletters to get the latest Halloween coverage and more delivered right to your inbox.

 

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All aboard the Trick-or-Treat Train at DiDonato Family Fun Center. Photo courtesy of DiDonato's
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Halloween Trains in New Jersey

Pumpkin Trains

Flemington
Saturdays and Sundays, from Saturday, September 30-Sunday, October 29, 2023
All aboard the train at Flemington Station for a trip to Everitt Farms at Pumpkin Junction. Allow about 2.5 hours for your visit. Your train ticket includes a round-trip fare, plus admission to a corn maze, a tractor-pulled wagon ride, a corn box, and other activities. READ MORE

DiDonato's Trick-or-Treat Train

Hammonton
Saturdays and Sundays, from Saturday, September 30-Sunday, October 29, 2023
This outdoor Halloween train takes you on a ride through goblin-friendly Halloween Town. Tricks and treats include a hay maze, a new inflatable obstacle course, a pumpkin patch, a giant racing slide, photo-ops with a witch, and more.  READ MORE

Corn Maze Train

Phillipsburg
Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, October 29, 2023
This historic passenger coach runs to Snyder Farm's corn maze. Maze fees are not included in River Train or Great Pumpkin Train fares. READ MORE

The Great Pumpkin Train

Phillipsburg
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, September 30-Sunday, October 29, 2023
Throughout the month of October, visitors can take the train to pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Extend the fun with add-ons like the corn maze and gem mining for an additional fee. READ MORE

Whippany Railway Museum's Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Train

Whippany
Sundays October 2, 9, and 16, 2023
The festive Pumpkin Patch Train operates on Sundays in October. The 10-mile, 45-minute, round-trip ride includes pumpkin picking and a decorating kit post-excursion. Costumes are welcome.  READ MORE
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Entertainers bring "Spookley the Square Pumpkin" to life on New Hope's trick-or-treat train. Photo courtesy of the New Hope Railroad

Halloween Trains in Pennsylvania

Trick-or-Treat Train

New Hope
Select dates from Friday, October 6-Tuesday, October 31, 2023
All aboard the train at New Hope Railroad for a 45-minute trick-or-treat train ride. Kids can dress up in their Halloween costumes and ride the rails, with stops for candy and assorted toys. READ MORE

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