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Special Events 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010 - Mother's Day
The Museum helps celebrate Mother's Day. Mother and the entire family enjoy rides in our antique trolleys along the beautiful Fox River and through the Jon Duerr Forest Preserve. Have a picnic at either location. Mothers and grandmothers ride free with payment of child's fare.
Sunday, June 20, 2010 - Father's Day
"Father Knows Best" when he brings the entire family including grandfathers for a pleasant summer afternoon riding the Museum's antique trolleys. Fathers and grandfathers ride free with payment of a child's fare. Start the day off with a meal at anyone of South Elgin's fine restaurants finishing it off with a ride along the Fox River and through the Jon Duerr Forest Preserve.
Sunday, July 4, 2010 - Red, White and Blue Dollar Day
Have a great Independence Day at the Fox River Trolley Museum and the Village's spectacular Independence Day parade! 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 21 and 22, 2010 - 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 9 and 16 and Sundays, October 10 and 17, 2010 - Pumpkin Trolley
The pumpkin harvest is complete and the corn is in the shock ... and Indian summer with beautiful autumn colors decorate the "Ole Pumpkin Patch." Pick up a pumpkin at the patch and enjoy a small treat - great family fun at low cost.
RESERVATION TRAINS:
BY RESERVATION ONLY.
Write the Museum @ Box 315, South Elgin, IL 60177, or visit our web pages at www.foxtrolley.org
Halloween Haunted Ghost Story Train
Ride a spooky trolley down to the haunted forest preserve. Listen to chilling stories around the campfire while enjoying monstrously good treats. Suitable for all ages.
Saturdays, October 16 and 23. Sundays, October 17 and 24
Board the ALL RESERVED " Halloween Haunted Ghost Story Train" at Castlemuir (South Elgin) - Station for the ride south to Blackhawk Station in the Jon Duerr Forest Preserve.
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Santa's Trolley
Friday, November 26, Saturday, November 27 and Sunday, November 28 - Santa's Trolley
Santa's Trolley features 'The Night Before Christmas'. . . . Enjoy the reading of Clement Clarke Moore's traditional Christmas story right out of American history. Take the train all the way to the North Pole to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. who have a gift for the children There will be live music, sing along, and hot chocolate and cookies served by elves.
Board the ALL RESERVED "Santa's Trolley" at Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve - Blackhawk Station for a ride north to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and experience the magic of the season.
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The Polar Express™
comes to life when the real train pulls out of the station with your family on board. The train will transport you to the North Pole where Santa will be waiting.
On this magical journey, guests on board the train will enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while reading along or listening to this classic award winning storybook. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride.
Experience the joy of watching the children's faces when the train arrives at the "North Pole". Santa will board the train to greet each child and hand them their own sleigh bell. There will be caroling and entertainment, making this, what will surely become an annual holiday tradition for the whole family.
Saturdays, December 4, 11 and 16 and Sundays, December 5 and 19.
Board the ALL RESERVED "Polar Express" at Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve - Blackhawk Station for a ride north to meet Santa and experience the magic of the season.
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