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The Pumpkin Patch Express

October 13th & 14th, 20th & 21st and 27th & 28th

By Janie Duke, Publisher, Macaroni Kid Rancho Cucamonga and Macaroni Kid Ontario September 19, 2018

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MACARONI GIVEAWAY WINNER

Jacqueline Montejano!

She won a Family 4-Pack (2 Adult & 2 Child Tickets) for 

THE PUMPKIN PATCH EXPRESS
Fall 2018 – OCTOBER 13th & 14th, 20th & 21st, and 27th & 28th



Take a ride to adventure to the Pumpkin Patch – select and decorate your own pumpkin to take home, enjoy Nick & Jan kids’ concert and ventriloquist performing on stage, and Mister Twister the balloon guy. Go on a hayride, jump on a trolley for a ride around campus, Take part in kids crafts, the hay maze, visit the coloring station, temporary tattoos and stickers, bounce house, cookies and cider, scavenger hunt, and trick or treating! New this year – the SPOOKY CABOOSE. And kids, don’t forget to wear your Halloween costumes for the Costume Contest!

For more information please call the museum office at 951-943-3020 or click HERE to purchase tickets online.

ACTIVITIES

ALL INCLUDED for a day of Family Halloween Themed Fun!

  • Ride a train to the pumpkin patch to pick and decorate your own pumpkin!
  • Take part in the Candy Scavenger hunt around the campus including a visit to our brand new SPOOKY CABOOSE
  • Kids Concert! Dance and Sing Along with Jon & Rachel, Nick Young Music Company
  • Visit the Petting Zoo!
  • Halloween Costume contests (Halstrom Park Stage at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm)
  • Bounce off some of that Halloween candy at our Bounce House
  • Mister Twister balloon artist
  • Face Painting by Corrine CL Artistry World of Makeup
  • Puppet/Ventriloquist show by Joe Gandelman & Ken Frawley
  • Escape the Hay Bale Maze!
  • Take a Hay Ride around the Museum campus
  • Kids Activities including temporary tattoos, pumpkin decorating, coloring stations, and bean bag toss
  • Delicious Cookies and Cider for our guests
  • Goodie Bags with toys
  • Vintage Trolley Rides



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Pumpkin Patch Express?
The Pumpkin Patch Express is a Halloween event where families can enjoy a fun train ride to the Pumpkin Patch. While at the pumpkin patch there will be many activities and things to do.

What are the appropriate ages for the Pumpkin Patch express?
This is a family event and fun for all ages. 

TICKET INFO

Where is the event?
Orange Empire Railway Museum
2201 South A Street
Perris, CA 92570

When is the event?
The event will be held on October 13th & 14th, 20th & 21st, and 27th & 28th

How much are tickets?
Tickets are $15 for ages 2 – 11 and $25 for ages 12 and up.

How do I purchase tickets?
Tickets can be purchased here or by calling the museum office 951-943-3020

What is included in the ticket price?
Your ticket includes a ride to the pumpkin patch, rides on vintage trolleys, hay rides, a pumpkin, and most of the activities at the pumpkin patch.

How will I receive my tickets?
Your tickets will be mailed to you for a small fee, or you may pick them up at the Will Call window on the day of the event.

Are there any refunds?
There are no refunds or exchanges. The event will be held rain or shine.

Do you recommend purchasing tickets in advance?
This is a popular event and the preferred train times do sell out. We recommend that you purchase your tickets in advance. When purchasing your tickets you will be asked to select the date and time for your ride to the Pumpkin Patch.