Day Out with Thomas 2025 is here! - October 10-12 & 17-19! Tickets are on sale now, so get yours now. This event sells out quickly!

To purchase tickets over the phone, call 866-468-7630

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™: THE PARTY 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 celebrating 80 years of Thomas & Friends! We’re celebrating big this year for Thomas’s 80th Birthday! For 30 years, Day Out with Thomas has been a fun-filled family event. The Party Tour will be stopping at the Grapevine Vintage Railroad October 10-12 & 17-19, 2025.  

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.

Thomas & Friends marks its 80th anniversary this year, celebrating eight decades of entertaining children and families with its timeless railway adventures. Since its debut in 1945, the beloved franchise continues to captivate young fans with new and exciting adventures.  Special birthday celebrations on tour will feature family-friendly activities like live magic shows and puppet shows, and fans can event take photos with a festive Thomas adorned with confetti!

WHAT:  Day Out With Thomas: The Party 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   Party activities in Celebration Station

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 live magic shows, storytelling and puppet shows!

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

o  Tickets are $26 each for everyone ages 1 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 10-12 & 17-19

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 Party Tour are on sale 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.