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Halloween

Halloween Spooktacular Dinner Train — Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad

  • Run by Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
  • 1887 Rock Island Depot — Abilene, Kansas, United States

Next: Oct 31, 2026

An annual Halloween dinner-train party for grownups on the Smoky Valley Limited from Abilene, Kansas, with a costume contest.

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Oct 31, 2026

Saturday, Oct 31, 6 pm, a two-hour dinner train. Costumes encouraged; a Halloween party for grownups.

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About this event

The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad calls its Halloween Spooktacular an annual Halloween party for grownups, held on the Smoky Valley Limited dinner train on Halloween night. The operator invites guests to grab their costume, and the evening features dinner from a local caterer and a costume contest.

The two-hour journey leaves Abilene's historic 1887 Rock Island Depot and crosses the Smoky Hill River Valley, with a stop at the Hoffman Mill and General Store in Enterprise, Kansas. Coffee, tea and water accompany the meal, and soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase.

What to expect

A two-hour dinner train on Halloween night with a stop at the Hoffman Mill and General Store in Enterprise, Kansas. Dinner is served, a costume contest is held, and coffee, tea and water come with the meal. Soft drinks, beer and wine can be bought.

Practical info

The train departs at the stated time from the 1887 Rock Island Depot, 200 SE 5th Street, Abilene, Kansas. The operator describes the evening as a Halloween party for grownups. Phone 785-263-1077 during depot hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Halloween Spooktacular for children?▾
The operator describes it as an annual Halloween party for grownups.
How long is the trip?▾
The operator lists a two-hour journey across the Smoky Hill River Valley.
Where does it stop?▾
At the Hoffman Mill and General Store in Enterprise, Kansas.
Is there a costume contest?▾
Yes. The operator holds a costume contest and invites guests to grab their costume.
What drinks are available?▾
Coffee, tea and water accompany the meal; soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase.
Where does the train leave from?▾
From the historic 1887 Rock Island Depot in Abilene, Kansas.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 10, 2026 from the official site: asvrr.org. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: asvrr.org

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