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

A Day Out With Thomas is one of those family adventures that brings storybook magic to life. This magical event takes place at the Delaware River Railroad Excursions in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, and is packed with fun from the moment you arrive. Every ticket includes a 25-minute ride behind a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine, giving little engineers the chance to climb aboard and enjoy a real train ride with their favorite blue engine. Be sure to grab the event activity sheet, which turns your visit into a fun adventure as you stop at four different stations to earn a special free giveaway.

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.

A Day Out with Thomas inside nj mom — *Take a ride with the whole family at A Day Out With Thomas. Photo Credit: A Day Out With Thomas and Delaware River Railroad Excursions*

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?

Select a designated train departure time and purchase tickets at 877trainride.com. Tickets start at $22.

Is there food available?

Food and drinks are available on-site for purchase.

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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