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Halloween

Halloween Express — Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City

  • Run by Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City
  • Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City — Boulder City, Nevada, United States

Next: Oct 10–25, 2026

A non-scary, family-friendly Halloween evening at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City: a 30-minute costume train ride followed by a Monster Mash dance party and costume contest.

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Next edition

Oct 10–25, 2026

Sat-Sun, Oct 10-11, 17-18 and 24-25. Trains depart at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 pm; the whole evening takes about 90 minutes. Costumes welcome.

From $20 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City, describes its Halloween Express as an annual, family-friendly Halloween tradition designed for families and young children. Guests dress in costume and board for a 30-minute train ride packed with fun activities.

The celebration continues after the ride with a Monster Mash dance party, a costume contest and light refreshments, in what the operator calls a non-scary, festive experience. The whole outing lasts about 90 minutes, according to the operator's event page, which also warns that these events do sell out.

The museum preserves and interprets Nevada's railroad heritage through historic locomotives, exhibits, educational programming and excursion experiences, and it runs its Halloween Express from its Boulder City site.

What to expect

A costume-friendly 30-minute train ride with activities on board, then a Monster Mash dance party, a costume contest and light refreshments. The operator stresses that the evening is non-scary and suited to families with young children. Three trains depart each event evening.

Practical info

Held at the Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City, 1000 Boulder City Parkway, Boulder City, Nevada. Tickets are sold through the booking widget on the operator's Halloween Express page, and the operator advises ordering ahead because these events do sell out. Infants need a ticket, and veterans with ID are listed as free. Questions can go to the museum on 702-486-4149.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Halloween Express scary?▾
No. The operator calls it a non-scary, family-friendly adventure designed for families and young children.
How long does the Halloween Express last?▾
The operator says the whole experience lasts about 90 minutes: a 30-minute train ride packed with activities, then a Monster Mash dance party, a costume contest and light refreshments.
Should we wear costumes?▾
Yes. The operator invites families to dress in costume and there is a costume contest after the ride.
Where does it take place?▾
At the Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City, 1000 Boulder City Parkway, Boulder City, Nevada.
Do I need to book ahead?▾
The operator advises ordering tickets in advance because these events do sell out.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 8, 2026 from the official site: boulderrailroadmuseum.org. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: boulderrailroadmuseum.org

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