In 2007, texas parks and wildlife ceased operation of the railroad as part of the state parks system. Kids of all ages can ride the historic rails from the rusk, tx train depot to texas state railroad s very own pumpkin patch. The great pumpkin patch express will depart from the rusk depot and the event will take place at the new corn maze. Come in your costumes and take a train ride in an open air coach at 9. Wearing your favorite halloween costume adds to the fun, so youre encouraged to dress up. Hitch a ride on the texas state railroad from rusk to palestine in the june edition of a piece of texas. Skip navigation links events family fun pumpkin patch express. The pumpkin patch ride happens twice a day on saturdays and sundays. Everyone who purchases entry into the pumpkin patch receives an openair coach seat aboard a specifically designated train departure tim. Rusk penitentiary became rusk state hospital in 19 and regular rail service along the line stopped in 1921. Activities include interactive games, hayrides, bounce houses and trick or treat street. A train at the texas state railroad rusk depot in rusk, texas, on tuesday, sept.
Sep 24, 2017 rusk its just not fall without great pumpkins. Octobers pumpkin patch express available at the rusk train depot, every saturday, october 10, 17, 24 and 31. Journey back in time at the texas state railroad dotted globe. Kids of all ages love the ride aboard the historic rails from the rusk depot to texas state railroads very own pumpkin patch.
Available at the rusk train depot, every saturday, october 10, 17, 24 and 31. Texas great pumpkin patch express is the percect fall experience. Texas state railroads pumpkin patch express kicks off. Jul 27, 2019 the best pumpkin patch train ride in texas is located right in the heart of rusk, texas, and its perfect for those who love trains and are looking to combine a step back in time with one of the most iconic fall activities there is. The pumpkin patch special event train is a perfect way to celebrate the harvest season. A portion of the corn maze will be open for the event. The best pumpkin patch train ride in texas is all about. The short ride lasts about 30 minutes, starts at rusk depot and instead of going all the. Pumpkin patch express check out tripadvisor members 386 candid photos and videos of texas state railroad. Children are encouraged to wear costumes for this fun event. The pumpkin patch express boarding now at the texas state. Founded in 1881 as a freight line, the railroad today takes passengers on a breathtaking adventure through native forests as it rumbles over babbling streams. Due to suggested national and state restrictions over the spread of coronavirus, most events have been cancelled, attractions, restaurants, bars, hotels and venues around the state have been temporarily closed or offering restricted hours. Trains depart rusk station every saturday in october.
The texas state railroad, rusk open every saturday in october at 9 a. Its a short 30minute train ride with departure times at 10. Texas state railroad fall festivities include pumpkin. Texas state railroad to roll out pumpkin patch, craft beer. Texas state railroad depot pumpkin patch express in rusk, tx every saturday in october october 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, texas state railroad depot will open its pumpkin patch at 9 am. Oct 04, 2019 tsrr pumpkin patch express, rusk 204 miles dress in your halloween costumes and climb aboard octobers pumpkin patch express, where youll chug along to a pumpkin patch to enjoy interactive games and prizes, hayrides, a bounce house, picking out future jackolanterns and trickortreating. The great pumpkin patch express will depart every saturday in october from the rusk train station in palestine, texas. Texas state railroad will begin the summer of steam on friday, july 3.
The pumpkin patch train is on specific days in october and leaves twice a day at 10 am and 1 pm. The texas state railroad is currently hosting the pumpkin patch express with rides out of rusk, texas until october 28. Kids can pick up their pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, visit trick or treat street but maybe limit your kiddos to only a couple of pieces of candy, and enjoy a hayride, games, music and more. Conductor dan volker and engineer larry pitbladdo pose for a photo on a train at the texas state railroad rusk depot in rusk, texas, on tuesday. Everyone is also invited to participate in the hay ride, lincoln log building, crafts and other activities offered at no additional. Every saturday and sunday, october 7 through the 29th kids of all ages can ride the historic rails from the rusk, tx train depot to texas state railroads very own pumpkin patch. Texas state railroad piney woods texas area railroad tours. Book early for this most memorable holiday adventure. My family just got done doing the pumpkin patch express. Special train excursions include the holidaythemed polar express and other seasonal special activities. The pumpkin patch special departs from the rusk train depot saturday, october 5, 12, 19, and 26. Children are invited to pick their own pumpkin to take home. Pumpkin patch express we took our kids to the pumpkin patch express and they loved the halloween party they were having. They played games, bounced in houses, listened to music, took a hay ride, and more.
The ride starts at the rusk depot and takes passengers to texas state railroads very own pumpkin patch. Every saturday and sunday, october 7 through the 29th kids of all ages can ride the historic rails from the rusk, tx train depot to texas state railroad s very own pumpkin patch. Tsrr pumpkin patch express, rusk 204 miles dress in your halloween costumes and climb aboard octobers pumpkin patch express, where youll chug along to a pumpkin patch to enjoy interactive games and prizes, hayrides, a bounce house, picking out future jackolanterns and trickortreating. Texas state railroad announces october pumpkin patch express. Texas state railroad peanuts pumpkin patch rusk the pumpkin patch express at texas state railroad park offers many fall festivities. Ruskthe texas state railroad will host peanuts the great pumpkin patch express this october. Climb aboard texas state railroads pumpkin patch express, which departs from rusk depot at 10 a. The best pumpkin patch train ride in texas is located right in the heart of rusk, texas, and its perfect for those who love trains and are looking to combine a step back in time with one of the most iconic fall activities there is.
This historic railroad offers steam and diesel excursions that travel. Jul 29, 2019 the pumpkin patch special departs from the rusk train depot saturday, october 5, 12, 19, and 26. The 90minute layover at the pumpkin patch also includes games, hayrides, spooky tunes, prizes and a. These 15 texas pumpkin patches are worthy of a road trip. Available at the rusk train depot, every saturday, october 5, 12, 19 and 26. Leaving from the rusk train depot in rusk, texas, the pumpkin patch express will run on every saturday in october with the pumpkin patch opening at 9. The best pumpkin patch train ride in texas is all about family fall. Texas state railroad announces october pumpkin patch express for the kids by peter lecody in texas rail news september 28, 2016 tra newswire every saturday and sunday in october the texas state railroads pumpkin patch express will roll out of the rusk depot, headed for their special halloween site. Texas state railroad announces october pumpkin patch. Florida rail road museum pumpkin patch express train. Jun, 2019 join amberly, rich, and luke as they head to the piney woods of east texas in the june edition of a piece of texas. Texas state railroad brings popular pumpkin patch special train rides back in october. Posted on october 3, 2014 october 3, 2014 author myetx. Oct 05 oct 26, 2019 unleash the kids this harvest season and set them loose in a pumpkin patch full of interactive games, prizes, tricks and treats.
Every saturday and sunday in october the texas state railroads pumpkin patch express will roll out of the rusk depot, headed for their special halloween site. Octobers pumpkin patch express texas state railroad. Oct 04, 2019 during the 36th annual fall festival, there will be tons of family fun on offer, including farm animals, native texas wildlife, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, aweinspiring animal shows and local. Rusk the texas state railroad will host peanuts the great pumpkin patch express this october. Visit the texas state railroads website to book your journey. Texas state railroad fall festivities include pumpkin patch. Pumpkin patch express picture of texas state railroad, rusk. For every ticket sold, youll reserve an openair coach seat and your own specific train departure time. Texas state railroads pumpkin patch express kicks off next. All passengers, young and old, are encouraged to come attired. Everyone who purchases entry into the pumpkin patch receives an openair coach seat aboard a specifically designated. Texas state railroad also offers the authentic polar express train rides.
Crowes nest farm, manor squash a nearby pumpkin patch off your list at this 100acre nonprofit working farm brimming with animals. At the texas state railroad in rusk, this pumpkin patch in piney woods train is fun for the whole family. Everyone who purchases entry into the pumpkin patch receives an openair coach seat aboard a specifically designated train departure time. Oct 22, 20 took the kids out for a ride out to halloween town. All awesome true feel of our southern hospitality and traditions. This popular trip takes you to our patch of pumpkins.
Select dates for 2020 are on sale now for this extremely popular east texas christmas tradition. Sep 29, 2019 leaving from the rusk train depot in rusk, texas, the pumpkin patch express will run on every saturday in october with the pumpkin patch opening at 9. Everyone who purchases entry into the pumpkin patch receives an open. Pumpkin patch express at the texas state railroad kids out. The pumpkin patch special departs from the rusk train depot. Davy crockett national forest, redlands hotel, davy dogwood park, the gallery at redlands, smooth rock 93. The texas state railroad is a historic 25 mile railroad that runs between rusk and palestine, texas.
Created by amberly russell, rich baur, and luke walker, in partnership. Oct 03, 2018 climb aboard texas state railroads pumpkin patch express, which departs from rusk depot at 10 a. Kids of all ages will love the ride from the rusk depot to the maydelle turntable. Hitch a ride on the texas state railroad from rusk to palestine. All passengers, young and old, are encouraged to come attired in their. Unleash the kids this harvest season and set them loose in a pumpkin patch full of interactive games, prizes, tricks and treats. Kids of all ages can ride the historic rails from the rusk, tx train depot to texas state railroads very own pumpkin patch. Due to the events popularity, no discounts are available. Pumpkin patch express check out tripadvisor members 389 candid photos and videos. Unleash the kids this harvest season and set them loose on a pumpkin patch full of interactive games, prizes, tricks and treats. Pumpkin patch express at texas state railroad rusk, texas. Folks are encouraged to come in costume, to up the ante on morale and fun.
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