B&O Railroad Museum Hosts First-Ever Community Halloween Celebration in Historic Roundhouse
BALTIMORE, MD – The B&O Railroad Museum is thrilled to announce its first-ever community Halloween celebration, Trick or Treat with Trains!, welcoming families for a safe, fun-filled evening of spook-tacular festivities in the Museum’s iconic historic Roundhouse on Friday, October 31, from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Children ages 13 and under are invited to trick-or-treat among the trains, fill their bags with top-tier candy, participate in a frightfully fun costume contest with exciting prizes, get hands-on with Halloween crafts, and take on a spooky scavenger hunt!
“We’re so excited to open our doors for this brand-new community Halloween event,” said Kris Hoellen, Executive Director of the B&O Railroad Museum. “The Museum is more than a place to learn about history—it’s a place where families can come together, celebrate traditions, and create new memories. We’re thrilled to welcome ghosts, goblins, and ghouls of all ages for what we hope becomes a new fall favorite.”
Children can show off their Halloween style in two age-grouped costume contests for a chance to win exciting prizes:
Ages 8–13 Costume Contest
- 1st Prize: 4 Bronze tickets to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
- 2nd Prize: Be a Conductor for a Day
- 3rd Prize: LEGO® Set
Ages 0–7 Costume Contest
- 1st Prize: 4 Bronze tickets to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
- 2nd Prize: Swag bag of Thomas the Train™ merchandise
- 3rd Prize: $25 Gift Card to the B&O Gift Shop
Please note: This event is designed for children 13 and under. Families should bring their own trick-or-treat bag.
Tickets are $5 per person, or $1 with snap/EBT card and can be purchased in advance at borail.org. This event is entirely free for members of the Museum. The B&O Railroad Museum is located at 901 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. Free, secure parking is available on site.
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About the B&O Railroad Museum
The B&O Railroad Museum, located in Baltimore, Md., is the birthplace of American railroading. The Museum is a full affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and was also designated a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site by the National Park Service. It is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American railroading and its impact on American society, culture, and economy. The Museum is home to the oldest, most comprehensive collection of railroad artifacts in the Western Hemisphere, including an unparalleled roster of 19th and 20th century railroad equipment, the 1851 Mt. Clare Station, the 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse and the first mile of commercial railroad track in America. The Museum welcomes guests from all 50 states and 40 countries every year. For more information, please call 410- 752-2490 or visit www.BORail.org.
Media Contact:
Stephanie Jayakanthan
B & O Railroad Museum
sjayakanthan@borail.org
520-233-3947
