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| The Northwest Railway Museum is all decorated and ready for Halloween, and we love it! |
It’s that time of year once again. Of all the seasons in all the months, I reluctantly admit (to you only, not to my family) that Halloween is my favorite, and there’s no better way to enjoy it than with a clever costume, trick-or-treating amongst generous adults, and by riding the fun-tastic rails of the Halloween Train offered up by the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie, Washington.
Sure, they’ve got all kinds of fun every week of the year, but Halloween is one of those special times when they pull out all the stops… well, I mean, the train still stops in all the places it’s supposed to, but at Halloween, when it does stop, you get to revel in the fun of the season.
They do a Santa Train that can’t be beat, Mother’s & Father’s days too, and they even host an annual event with "Thomas the Tank Engine, but all those holidays are secondary to me when it comes to the fun of Halloween.
I still tell my parents that Christmas is my favorite, because I get presents for that one, but Halloween makes for much more fun for us.
This isn’t just a train ride, though. You’ll get to make crafts, watch them press fresh apple cider, enjoy a hot cup of it, and listen to the music of every kid’s favorite musician Eric Ode, the same guy we’ve bragged about seeing at Remlinger Farms. If you’ve never checked him out, you have to, he’s just the best. He’s got CDs and stuff you can buy if you’re too far away, but I recommend checking him out in person if you can.
The Snoqualmie Halloween train is just outside of Seattle along I-90 off exit 27, near the new casino they’re building, and just follow the signs for the Railway Museum. You’d better hurry thought, because it’s only going on Saturday and Sunday October 25th & 26th with train rides departing at noon, 1:30, 3:00 and 3:45 (Falls trip only). And don’t show up late, because this one is going to sell out, not to mention you have to get your tickets and enjoy the rest of the stuff going on.
And if you wear your costume, you get a $2 discount off the everyday low price. If you visit George’s Bakery in North Bend and show them your ticket, you’ll even get a free sugar cookie. I don’t know who negotiated that, but I’d like to say thanks in person (except that I’m shy and I don’t think I actually can.)
And I probably shouldn’t say anything, but if you do go, you’re going to get a Halloween gift you can take home with you, and you can enjoy it all the rest of the Halloween season and beyond.
ABOVE: You may see a witch and autumn leaves, but I prefer to take the longer view... I see people parking in front of the Northwest Railway Museum to join in the fun and ride the rails.
ABOVE: If the actual fun is too much to endure, consider having the "other" fun available on-site. The Northwest Railway Museum hosts the Halloween Train, but they've also got acres of fun train exhibits you can check out just for free!
