Spook-track-ula — Texas Transportation Museum

The Texas Transportation Museum in San Antonio decorates its grounds for Spook-track-ula, a Halloween event spread over four days. The operator says train rides start at 4:30 pm and run every hour, with extra departures added if needed.

Trick-or-treating is part of the evening: candy whistle stops are set up around the museum, and children and adults alike are invited to come in costume and bring a candy bag. The operator asks guests to visit each station only once.

A pumpkin decorating station lets children pick a pumpkin and decorate it with stickers, markers and other supplies; pumpkins are an extra purchase for children 12 and under, in limited quantity.

Halloween decorations around the museum, train rides every hour, candy whistle stops for trick-or-treating and a pumpkin decorating station. Come in costume and bring a candy bag. The operator warns that some displays involve mannequins that may scare younger children, even during the day.

At the Texas Transportation Museum, 11731 Wetmore Rd., San Antonio, Texas. Parking is free and opens at 3:45 pm; train rides start at 4:30 pm and last admission is at 8:00 pm. Every guest needs a ticket, including children under four. Concessions are available. Advance purchase is encouraged; tickets at the door are limited. Group tickets (20 or more, ages 4 and up) must be bought online in advance. Adults are asked not to wear masks, and toy weapons and similar costume items may have to stay in the car. No military discounts, no refunds. Phone 210-490-3554 (weekends).