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Family Halloween Train — Adirondack Railroad

  • Run by Adirondack Railroad (Adirondack Railway Preservation Society)
  • Holland Patent Station — Holland Patent, New York, United States

Next: Oct 24, 2026

A decorated Halloween train from Holland Patent Station to the historic Remsen Depot on the Adirondack Railroad in New York, with a pumpkin patch and a hay ride at the depot.

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Next edition

Oct 24, 2026

Saturday, with trains at 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00 pm.

From $15 (as published by the operator)

About this event

The Adirondack Railroad, operated by the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society, runs its Family Halloween Train as a decorated Halloween train, a round trip of about an hour and a half from Holland Patent Station to the historic Remsen Depot. The operator asks riders to come in costume and to watch out for the ghosts, goblins, witches and more that haunt its rails at this time of year.

At the depot there is a pumpkin patch, a hay ride and other fun activities, and children in costume receive one free pumpkin. The train is climate controlled and comfortable, but the operator advises dressing warmly depending on the weather.

What to expect

A decorated Halloween train, about an hour and a half round trip from Holland Patent Station to Remsen Depot, where there is a pumpkin patch, a hay ride and other activities. Children in costume receive one free pumpkin. Dress warmly for the weather.

Practical info

Boards at Holland Patent Station in Holland Patent, New York. The operator says this trip is not wheelchair accessible: there is no wheelchair boarding at the Holland Patent Station, though there is at Remsen, and passengers who can manage a few stairs to board and get off at Holland Patent can be assisted at Remsen. Ticket categories are adults, children, seniors and military. Phone: 1-800-819-2291.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Family Halloween Train?▾
The operator lists a round trip of about an hour and a half.
Where does the train go?▾
From Holland Patent Station to the historic Remsen Depot and back. The operator describes Remsen as a small town just north of Utica, New York.
What is there to do at Remsen Depot?▾
The operator lists a pumpkin patch, a hay ride and other fun activities.
Should we wear costumes?▾
Yes, the operator asks riders to come in costume. Children in costume receive one free pumpkin.
Is the Family Halloween Train wheelchair accessible?▾
The operator says it is not. There is no wheelchair boarding at Holland Patent Station, though there is at Remsen.
Is the train heated?▾
The operator says the train is climate controlled and comfortable, but advises dressing warmly depending on the weather.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 3, 2026 from the official site: fareharbor.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: adirondackrr.com

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