Holiday Train Shows 2024

Do you have a child who loves trains? Model train shows are super kid friendly, especially around the holidays. They offer plenty of fun for the whole family. Excitement builds as you watch trains and locomotives travel through scaled downed towns, tunnels, and winter scenery. Who knows...you may just catch a glimpse of Santa Claus. Visit NJ Kids for more events.

Holiday Train Show at The Model Railroad Club

November 29-30, December 1, December 7-8, December 14-15, 2024 from 11AM-6PM. The 2024 Holiday Train Show and open house features model trains and runs to a professional narrated script. Kids can stand up on the viewing balcony and see all the trains as they pass by. Bring the whole family and enjoy! 295 Jefferson Ave (behind Home Depot), Union, NJ.

Model Train Show At New York Society Of Model Engineers

Saturday & Sunday, November 30, December1, December 7-8, December 14-15, 2024. Chugga chugga! Wonderful winter exhibition model train show at the New York Society of Model Engineers. Children 12 & under FREE. 341 Hoboken Rd, Carlstadt, NJ.

Garden State Model Railroad Show

Select dates November 29, December 1, December 7-8, December 14-15, 2024, January 4-5, 2025, from 12 Noon-5PM. The Model railroad show featuring all types of locomotives. Kids will especially enjoy the Santa Claus Express train. See if you can spot Santa’s sleigh. 575 High Mountain Rd, North Haledon, NJ.

Barron Arts Center Holiday Model Train Show 2024

Opening December 2-30, 2024. Free admission, donations suggested. Visit and see a Holiday model train show. Reservations needed for Saturdays & Sundays, and Christmas week. Check Woodbridge website for details. 582 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge, NJ.

New York Transit Museum Grand Central Terminal Holiday Train Show

Opening November 14, 2024 through February 2025. This holiday exhibit features Lionel model trains traveling along a 34’ long, two-level, “O” gauge model train layout. Departing from a miniature replica of Grand Central Terminal, the collection of model trains include Metro-North, Polar Express, and vintage subway trains. Visit their website for more information. Grand Central Terminal, Shuttle Passage at East 42nd Street, New York City.

Holiday Train Show At New York Botanical Gardens

November 16, 2024 - January 20, 2025. Classic NYC train show for kids of all ages. Watch dozens of model trains gliding through 175 NYC landmarks and beautifully landscaped backgrounds. Buy tickets in advance. 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY, nybg.org

Mega Model Train Gallery at Morris Museum

Ongoing. Special state-of-the-art model train exhibition at the Morris Museum. Trains move through a world of imagination as they travel through a bustling city, small towns, countryside, a waterfall, planetarium, and more! Purchase admission ticket in advance. 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ.

Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens

Now through January 12, 2025. Miniature G-scale model trains rumbling over almost 400 feet of track through landscaped seasonal displays at Longwood Gardens. You get to see locomotives, steam engines, diesel engines, Thomas the Tank Engine and more! Located outdoors near the Terrace Restaurant. Buy your admission ticket online. 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA.