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Harvest Pumpkin Fest — Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions

  • Run by Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions
  • Alberta Prairie Railway Station — Stettler, Alberta, Canada

Next: Oct 17, 2026

Special autumn train excursions from Stettler, Alberta, to the Alberta Prairie Country Hideaway, where families pick a pumpkin to take home and enjoy a petting zoo and family activities.

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Next edition

Oct 17, 2026

One day only, three trains: about 11:00am-1:30pm, 12:30pm-3:00pm and 2:30pm-4:30pm. Diesel locomotive; lunch and a pumpkin to take home.

From CA$55 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions, based in Stettler, Alberta, runs Harvest Pumpkin Fest in keeping with the season. The operator invites guests to join one of three special train excursions headed to Alberta Prairie's Country Hideaway, hauled by a diesel locomotive.

At the Hideaway, guests can stroll through the grounds to find the perfect pumpkin to take home, eat a Beef on a Bun or hot dog lunch, join family-friendly activities, visit the Finnegan Petting Zoo and take photos. The operator says it is an outdoor event and asks guests to dress for the weather.

The railway's trains depart and return to Stettler, and the operator calls the day an adventure for the whole family.

What to expect

A train excursion to the Country Hideaway, a pumpkin to pick and take home, a Beef on a Bun or hot dog lunch, family-friendly activities, the Finnegan Petting Zoo and photo ops. It is an outdoor event: dress for the weather.

Practical info

Trains depart from and return to Stettler, Alberta; the railway is at 4611 – 47 Avenue. Reservations are made on the railway's booking page or by phone at 1-800-282-3994 (Canada). Fares carry GST and a fuel surcharge per ticket, added to the listed figures. Children aged 2 and under travel free.

Where it happens

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the train go?▾
To Alberta Prairie's Country Hideaway, on one of three special excursions that depart from and return to Stettler.
What can we do at the Hideaway?▾
Stroll through the grounds to find a pumpkin to take home, eat lunch, take part in family-friendly activities, visit the Finnegan Petting Zoo and take photos.
What is for lunch?▾
The operator says lunch is a Beef on a Bun or a hot dog.
Is it indoors?▾
No. The operator says it is an outdoor event and asks guests to dress for the weather.
Do children need a ticket?▾
The operator lists a children's fare for ages 3 to 13, and children aged 2 and under travel free.

Sources

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

Official website: absteamtrain.com

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