A fall railway outing
Pumpkin Special
Train
Ride the Mid-Continent Railway Museum’s Pumpkin Special and choose a pumpkin at Quartzite Lake.
DateOctober 24–25, 2026
TimeFour departures daily · See schedule
LocationMid-Continent Railway Museum · North Freedom
AdmissionTrain tickets required; pumpkins extra
01 · THE STORY
Ride the rails to a pumpkin stop.
The Mid-Continent Railway Museum’s Pumpkin Special runs October 24–25 near Baraboo. Passengers ride a historic train and have an opportunity to choose a pumpkin at Quartzite Lake.
The museum lists four departures each day; consult its schedule for exact times and available tickets. Train admission is required, and pumpkins carry an extra cost.
02 · WHAT TO EXPECT
A train ride with a seasonal destination.
Allow time for boarding, the ride, and the pumpkin stop rather than treating the departure time as the whole visit. The official museum page has current boarding instructions and any accessibility information.
03 · PLAN YOUR VISIT
A few useful details before you go.
- Arrival
- Plan around the published October 24–25, 2026 window (Four departures daily · See schedule). Check the official listing for any last-minute location or schedule changes.
- Bring
- Bring tickets, weather-ready layers, and a way to carry any pumpkin you purchase.
- Good to know
- Schedules, admission, and weather plans can change. Check the official event information before your visit.
Four departures daily · See scheduleWhen the experience begins.
Train tickets required; pumpkins extraWhat to expect at entry.
Mid-Continent Railway Museum · North FreedomWhere the gathering takes place.