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Special Events 2009

Reservations

Sunday, May 10, 2009 - Mother's Day
Celebrate Mother's Day. Bring the entire family for an enjoyable ride on an antique trolley along the beautiful Fox River and through the Jon Duerr Forest Preserve. Mothers and grandmothers ride free with payment of child's fare.

Sunday, June 21, 2009 - Father's Day
Bring fathers and grandfathers for a wonderful free ride with payment of child's fare. Make it a big family event taking a trip in one of our antique trolleys on the Museum's scenic line to the Jon Duerr Forest Preserve.

Friday, July 3, 2009 - C A & E Day
The Museum remembers the fateful Friday July 3, 1957 date when the CA&E abruptly without notice to the public suspended passenger service with re-enactments of the event. CA&E and CTA cars will be used.

Saturday, July 4, 2009 - Red, White and Blue Dollar Day
Have a great Independence Day at the Fox River Trolley Museum! All rides for all riders only $1.00. Plan a real family event at the Trolley Museum. A bargain for the entire family!

Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, 2009 - Riverfest Express - Trolley Fest
The Village and the Museum celebrate the long weekend along the Fox River with food, music, trolley rides, viewing historic rail cars and exhibits, carnival rides and FIREWORKS! Village celebration starts Thursday afternoon.

Saturdays, October 10 and 17, and Sundays, October 11 and 18, 2009 - Pumpkin Trolley
The frost is on the Pumpkin and the corn is in the shock ... and Indian Summer reigns supreme in the "Ole Pumpkin Patch." Pick up a pumpkin at the patch and enjoy a small treat - great family fun at low cost.

RESERVATION TRAINS:
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Saturdays, October 17 and 24 and Sundays, October 18 and 25, 2009 - Halloween Hiawatha
Reserved seating after hours trains for all children with mummies and daddies, grand mummies and granddaddies. A campfire along the shores of the Fox await all dare to be there. BY RESERVATION ONLY.

Saturdays, December 5, 12, and 19  and Sundays, December 6, and 20 2009 - Polar Express
Chris Van Allsburg's best selling book, "Polar Express" comes alive at the Fox River Trolley Museum. Board the ALL RESERVED "Polar Express" at Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve for a ride north to meet Santa and experience the magic of the season.



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