All Aboard Harvest Haunt Express Train At Colorado Railroad Museum, Oct. 17 & 18

It’s full steam ahead for tricks, treats and trains! Hop aboard the Harvest Haunt Express Train at the Colorado Railroad Museum on Saturday & Sunday, October 17 & 18, 2026. The event will feature Steam Train Rides behind the 1899-vintage Rio Grande Southern steam locomotive No. 20, a hay bale maze, music, trick-or-treating and more.

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Enjoy the Olde Railroaders Silly Graveyard, “not-so-spooky” haunted railcars, a hay bale maze, and musical ensembles performing throughout the day. Bring your camera, and get a great picture of your group’s costumes in front of the Pumpkin Patch cart.

Enjoy live entertainment, visit with local vendors for a tasty snack, and get photos with the family in front of the Pumpkin Patch cart and Harvest-decorated historical locomotives and railcars.

Guests are encouraged to come in costume for Trick-or-Treating.

Grounds are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with activities and entertainment from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Train rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Museum admission with train ride when you purchase online is $17 adults, $7 ages 2 to 17, $15 seniors (60+). At the gate purchases are $5 more per ticket.

Capacity is limited and the event has a history of selling out, especially on Saturday, so advance reservations are suggested. Click here for advance tickets.

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