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Halloween

Pumpkin Express — Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad

  • Run by Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
  • Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad station — Lebanon, Ohio, United States

Next: Oct 17–31, 2026

A fall family train from the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad in Lebanon, Ohio, to a family fun stop at the Lebanon Sports Complex, with a small pumpkin for every ticketed passenger.

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Next edition

Oct 17–31, 2026

Oct 17-18, 24-25 and 31. Saturdays 11 am and 2 pm; Sundays 10 am, 12:30 and 3 pm. About 1 hour 45 minutes including the stop.

From $24 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad in Lebanon, Ohio, runs its Pumpkin Express as a pirate-themed fall outing. The operator says the train carries passengers to the Lebanon Sports Complex for fall family fun, with balloon twisting, face painting, small pumpkins, inflatables and fall treats and sweets.

A live performance and a meet and greet with the Sanderson Sisters of Hocus Pocus take place on board the Ship of Fools at the destination. The operator says character entertainment and artists are provided by The Fairy Godmother Events. All ticketed passengers receive a small pumpkin.

What to expect

A train ride of an estimated one hour, then about 45 minutes at the Lebanon Sports Complex for the activities and the live performance and meet and greet. The operator lists the whole outing at about 1 hour 45 minutes and all ages are welcome. Treats, sweets and merchant purchases at the destination are sold separately.

Practical info

The train leaves from the railroad's station at 16 E. South Street, Lebanon, Ohio. Tickets are sold through the operator's FareHarbor booking page, in Open Window Coach and Deluxe Coach classes, and an infant ticket is sold for children under two. Sweets, treats and merchant purchases at the destination site are not included in the ticket price. Phone 513-933-8022.

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the Pumpkin Express leave from?▾
From the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad station at 16 E. South Street, Lebanon, Ohio.
Where does the train go?▾
To the Lebanon Sports Complex, where the operator plans fall family fun including balloon twisting, face painting, small pumpkins, inflatables and fall treats and sweets.
How long is the outing?▾
The operator estimates about one hour on the train plus about 45 minutes at the Lebanon Sports Complex.
Does every passenger get a pumpkin?▾
Yes. The operator says all ticketed passengers receive a small pumpkin.
Is there a live show?▾
The operator lists a live performance and a meet and greet with the Sanderson Sisters of Hocus Pocus at the destination.
Are treats included?▾
No. The operator says sweets, treats and merchant purchases at the destination site are sold separately and are not included in the ticket price.
What ages is it for?▾
The operator lists all ages.

Sources

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

Official website: lebanonrr.com

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