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Halloween

Pumpkin Harvest Express — Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad

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

Next: Oct 17–31, 2026

A one-hour Halloween-season train ride from Abilene, Kansas, to a pumpkin patch where riders pick out a pumpkin and kids receive a trick-or-treat bag.

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Next edition

Oct 17–31, 2026

Oct 17-18, 24-25 and 30-31, with departures at 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm varying by day. About one hour.

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About this event

The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad presents the Pumpkin Harvest Express as a train ride that is fun for the whole family during the Halloween season. The train travels through the Smoky Valley countryside and stops at a pumpkin patch, where kids pick out their perfect pumpkin and receive a trick-or-treat bag.

The operator promises games and fun for everyone and says costumes are welcome. The trip lasts about one hour.

What to expect

A trip of about one hour through the Smoky Valley countryside with a stop at a pumpkin patch. Kids pick a pumpkin and receive a trick-or-treat bag; there are games and fun for everyone and costumes are welcome.

Practical info

The railroad boards at the 1887 Rock Island Depot, 200 SE 5th Street, Abilene, Kansas. Everyone requires a ticket, and the purchase process asks whether lap infant tickets are needed. Reservations by phone on 785-263-1077 during depot hours.

Where it happens

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Where to watch trains within 100 km of Abilene.

Frequently asked questions

What happens at the pumpkin patch?▾
The train stops at the railroad's pumpkin patch, where kids pick out their perfect pumpkin and receive a trick-or-treat bag.
How long is the trip?▾
About one hour.
Can we wear costumes?▾
Yes. Costumes are welcome.
Does everyone need a ticket?▾
Yes. The operator says everyone requires a ticket, and the purchase process asks whether lap infant tickets are needed.
Where does the train leave from?▾
From the 1887 Rock Island Depot at 200 SE 5th Street, 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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