Pumpkin Patch Train — Whippany Railway Museum

The Whippany Railway Museum in Whippany, New Jersey, invites families to join in the Halloween fun on its Pumpkin Patch Train. The operator describes a 10-mile, 45-minute round trip from Whippany to Roseland and return, and encourages children of all ages to come dressed in their Halloween costumes to make the train a spooky sight.

After each ride, children with valid train tickets can go to the Pumpkin Patch to pick out a free kid-sized pumpkin and receive a pumpkin decorating kit while supplies last. Seats are sold in three classes: the restored Lackawanna Railroad club car No. 2454, the Central Railroad of New Jersey club car Jersey Coast, and caboose seating.

The ticket also includes admission to the museum grounds and building, which houses railroad and steamship memorabilia, operating model trains and a gift shop. The Pumpkin Patch Train is a fundraising effort for the museum, a volunteer-staffed 501(c)(3) non-profit that preserves and operates historic railroad equipment from New Jersey.

A 10-mile, 45-minute round trip from Whippany to Roseland and back. After the ride, children with a valid train ticket can pick a free kid-sized pumpkin and receive a decorating kit while supplies last. Costumes are encouraged for children of all ages. The ticket includes admission to the museum grounds and building.

Trains leave from the Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany, New Jersey. Advance tickets are sold only through the museum's own online ordering, up to 2 hours before departure, and not at any other site or by mail order; any remaining tickets are sold first come, first served each operating day starting at noon. There are no refunds on prepaid tickets. The museum is open from noon to 4 pm on ride days. Ride, schedule, equipment and ticket availability are subject to change without notice. Infants one year of age and under ride free on a lap. Phone (973) 887-8177.