Family-Friendly Halloween Train Rides near San Francisco & the Bay Area
- Jenine
- Sep 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 3
Celebrate fall with a family-friendly Halloween ride on one of the Bay Area’s nearby festive trains. Perfect for kids and families looking for spooky fun without the scares!
Thanks to RailFanFam's contribution to this blog post, we've put together a list of our favorites..
But first...
When deciding which family-friendly Halloween train ride is right for your family there are a few things to consider such as:
Consider the Cost
The prices range from affordable to quite pricey! Think through what else is included besides the train ride and how much travel time you'll spend to get there. Find the best option for your budget, remembering that the holiday costs will be adding up quickly.
Think about how long the train ride is
Some of these trains are an hour long, but others are shorter. The Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party at Roaring Camp is just 30 minutes long, for example.
What other activities are available at this train experience?
These kid-friendly Halloween train rides usually have some fun things to do, aside from the really cool train ride. There are trains that take you to a pumpkin patch where you can choose your favorite pumpkin to take home. Other trains have a full on festival for you to enjoy after the train ride, with bounce houses, petting zoos, and treats. Read through each vendor's website and see what is included.
Now, for the List...
Pumpkin Patch Festival (Western Railway Museum, Suisun) – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Happening weekends October 11 - 26
Ticket costs: Adults $26 | Ages 2 to 14- - $20
Pumpkin Express (Skunk Train, Willits)- TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Happening October 1 - 31
Ticket costs: $59.95
Harvest Faire (Roaring Camp, Felton) – TBD
Dates TBD
Tickets cost: Adult $39.95 | Ages 2 to 12- $24.95
Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party (Roaring Camp, Felton) – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Happening weekends, October 4 - 26
Ticket cost: approx $25 + fees
Haunted Train (Ardenwood, Fremont) – Tickets on sale on September 15th at 8am
Happening on October 17,18, 19 and October 24, 25, 26
Ticket costs $19.50 each for ages 3 and up
Halloween Limited ( Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad) - ON SALE NOW
Happening October 24, 25, 26
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