If your house is full of trains and Thomas & Friends is basically on a permanent loop, this is one event your little conductor won’t want to miss: A Day Out With Thomas at Delaware River Railroad Excursions, where kids can ride a real train pulled by Thomas himself. The theme for this year’s tour is Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll! and it’s packed with family fun, including train rides, photo ops with Thomas, an exclusive gift shop, live music, lawn games, hands-on activities, and entertaining performances from a ventriloquist and a master juggler. Read on to learn how to make unforgettable family memories with a Day Out With Thomas and earn “Parent of the Year” bragging rights. (featured photo credit: A Day Out With Thomas and Delaware River Railroad Excursions)
A Day Out With Thomas
Take a ride
Explore, take photos, and play
The fun keeps rolling after the ride with plenty to see and do throughout the day. Catch amazing performances from ventriloquist Scott Wagstaff and master juggler Jeff Peden, meet Sir Topham Hatt, pet adorable animals at the petting zoo, create colorful spin art, and challenge the kids to yard games. Make sure to stop by the Music Corner, where kids can dance, play, and explore hands-on activities. And before you head home, make one last stop at the pop-up gift shop, where you’ll find exclusive Thomas & Friends merchandise that’s only available during A Day Out With Thomas.
FAQs
When will A Day Out With Thomas take place at Delaware River Railroad Excursions?
A Day Out With Thomas will be at Delaware River Railroad on August 7, 8, and 9, 2026.
Where can I purchase tickets?
Is there food available?
Are there any extras?
During this event, two trains will run: the Thomas train (25-minute ride) and the River/Mine Train. There are combination tickets available that let you take the Thomas Train ride and either the River Train, a scenic 1.5-hour round-trip along the Delaware River, or the Mine Train, a river ride that includes a stop at the Susquehanna Mining Company.
To learn more about A Day Out With Thomas and Delaware River Railroad Excursions, visit their website, Instagram, or Facebook.
Delaware River Railroad Excursions
38 Market Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Sponsored by A Day Out With Thomas and Delaware River Railroad Excursions.
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