NC Transportation Museum offers Halloween-themed train rides

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The North Carolina Transportation Museum is getting into the spooky spirit this weekend.

There will be an event on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27.

Learn more by watching our interview on The Local Vibe above.

The 30-minute train ride will be decorated for Halloween, with music to match. Kids and adults are encouraged to get into the holiday spirit by wearing their Halloween costumes. There will be a costume contest, too.

The train will run on Saturdays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.

Other activities include hayrides, temporary tattoos, music, scavenger hunt, candy stops, and The Scarecrow Stroll. It features scarecrows across the museum’s grounds, created by local businesses, civic groups, community organizations and individuals.

Tickets can be purchased online here or on-site. Event Admission is $7-9, and admission plus train ride tickets are $15-19.