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Day Out with Thomas 2024 - October 11-13 & 18-20!

Day Out with Thomas 2024- The Bubble Tour

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™: THE BUBBLE TOUR IS HEADING TO TEXAS FOR A

TRAIN RIDE ADVENTURE

All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine is coming to town and bringing a bubbly new spin to Day Out With Thomas events. For the first time ever Thomas & Friends will be celebrating the magic of bubbles with Day Out With Thomas: The Bubble Tour. The Bubble Tour will be stopping at the Grapevine Vintage Railroad October 11-13 & 18-20, 2024.  

Day Out with Thomas is a fun-filled, family event that takes place at Heritage Railways across the country.  Every ticket includes an interactive train ride with a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as well as access to a full day of activities for all to enjoy. Families will be able to enjoy live entertainment, photo ops with Sir Topham Hatt, lawn games and stop by the pop-up gift shop for exclusive Thomas swag.

This year, Day Out With Thomas is celebrating bubbles. Guests can expect plenty of bubbly, family-friendly activities. Even Thomas will be getting in on the fun. Fans will be able to snap photos with Thomas, who will be adorned with bubbles. With plenty of activities for everyone, guests are encouraged to invite family and friends to create new memories that are certain to last a lifetime. This celebration of bubbles is not to be missed.

WHAT:  Day Out With Thomas: The Bubble Tour highlights include:

o   Friends and families will take a 25-minute interactive train ride featuring a talking Thomas the Tank Engine locomotive.

o   Activities and entertainment featuring:

o   A bubble blowing zone and bubble bouncer-ball racing

o   Bubble activities in the Bubble Zone

o   Play with Thomas & Friends toys then pick out a temporary tattoo in the Play Pod

o   Photo opportunities throughout the event, including with Thomas himself.

o   Live entertainment including Wildlife on the Move, Marty the Magician and Dallas Puppet Theater!

o   An activity sheet that will guide guests through the event experience highlighting the four key station stops to visit for a free giveaway

o   Outdoor activities like play tables, arts & crafts, and more!

o   Say hello to Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway

Tickets are $26 each for everyone ages one and up

o  Pop-up gift shop on-site with exclusive Thomas & Friends products only available at Day Out With Thomas

o   Food and drinks available on-site for purchase

WHEN:   October 11-13 & 18-20

Select a designated train departure time when purchasing tickets at https://www.historictrains.org/events      

WHERE:  Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 S. Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051

Tickets for an unforgettable day at Day Out With Thomas: The Bubble Tour are on sale now at https://www.historictrains.org/events Ticket prices are $26 for ages 1 and up (service charges and fees may apply). Advanced ticket purchase is encouraged. 

For more information and directions, contact Museum of the American Railroad at (214) 428-0101 and https://www.historictrains.org/events  

For more information about Thomas & Friends please visit: www.thomasandfriends.com, www.facebook.com/thomasandfriends and for bonus material and exclusive content www.youtube.com/user/thomasandfriends.