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Dilworth Park - 9:00 AM
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Linvilla Orchard - 9:00 AM
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Museum of the American Revolution - 10:00 AM
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Dilworth Park - 9:00 AM
Dilworth Park - 9:00 AM
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Linvilla Orchard - 9:00 AM
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Museum of the American Revolution - 10:00 AM
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Franklin Square - 5:00 PM
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Dilworth Park - 9:00 AM
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Linvilla Orchard - 9:00 AM
Linvilla Orchard - 9:00 AM
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National Consitution Center - 10:00 AM
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Museum of the American Revolution - 10:00 AM
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Dilworth Park - 9:00 AM
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Linvilla Orchard - 9:00 AM
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Blue Cross RiverRink - various times
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Dilworth Park - various times
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Franklin Square - various times
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Dilworth Park - 9:00 AM
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Linvilla Orchard - 9:00 AM
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Blue Cross RiverRink - various times
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest - various times
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Dilworth Park - 9:00 AM
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Linvilla Orchard - 9:00 AM
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Franklin Square - 5:00 PM
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Gran Salon & Plaza Esperanza Arts Center 4261 - 6:00 PM
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Blue Cross RiverRink - various times
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Dilworth Park - 9:00 AM
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Linvilla Orchard - 9:00 AM
Linvilla Orchard - 9:00 AM
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Philadelphia City Institute - 2:00 PM
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Franklin Square - 5:00 PM
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Blue Cross RiverRink - various times

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Halloween Trains and Fall Foliage Train Rides Near Philadelphia

Enjoy cider and donuts and get a pumpkin on Colebrookdale Railroad's Great Pumpkin Patch Express. Photo courtesy of the railroad
9/22/23
- By Cait Sumner
West Chester Railroad
The Colebrookdale Railroad
The Delaware River Railroad Excursions
Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad
New Hope Railroad
The Colebrookdale Railroad
The Colebrookdale Railroad
New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
Strasburg Rail Road
New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
West Chester Railroad
As cooler weather reaches the Delaware Valley, Philly families are reminded of autumnal traditions. This year, consider adding a new experience to your fall must-do list by climbing aboard one of the many family-friendly train rides in the region.
From fall foliage viewing to pumpkin patch stops, there are several unique train experiences sure to delight Philly children of all ages.
Looking for more trains? Check out New Jersey's Halloween and Fall Train Rides list for even more fun. Check out our Fall Activities Guide for more great ways to enjoy the season.
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Enjoy a brisk fall afternoon on West Chester Railroad's Fall Folige Express. Photo courtesy of the railroad
Fall Foliage & Pumpkin Patch Train Rides

All aboard the train at New Hope Railroad for a 45-minute trick-or-treat train ride. Photo courtesy of the railroad
Halloween Train Rides
Places featured in this article:
West Chester Railroad
The Colebrookdale Railroad
The Delaware River Railroad Excursions
Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad
New Hope Railroad
The Colebrookdale Railroad
The Colebrookdale Railroad
New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
Strasburg Rail Road
New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
West Chester Railroad
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