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Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum 2026
- When
- Fri, Oct 2 – Sun, Oct 4
- Where
- 1 Samuel Spencer Dr., Spencer
- Price
- $31
All 3 dates
- Fri, Oct 2 · 9:00 am - 5:00 pmDetails & save
- Sat, Oct 3 · 9:00 am - 5:00 pmDetails & save
- Sun, Oct 4 · 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmDetails & save
About Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum
Let's Rock, Let's Roll!
All aboard for a rockin’ good time! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town. Day Out With Thomas™ will be stopping at the North Carolina Transportation Museum with a celebration of music on September 25-27 and October 2-4, 2026.
Day Out With Thomas™ is a fun-filled family event that takes place at Heritage Railways across the world. Each ticket includes a train ride with a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as well as access to a full day of activities for all to enjoy. Optional rides with Percy are also available for an additional cost.
The event at the N.C. Transportation Museum includes Thomas and Percy train rides, pictures with Sir Topham Hatt, a hay bale maze, temporary tattoos, photo ops, character inflatables, giant lawn games, a music show, model train layouts, food vendors, picnic shelters, a large gift shop, plus three exhibit buildings featuring North Carolina’s transportation history with rail cars, antique automobiles, and a Wright Brothers flyer replica.
Activities Include: Live Entertainment Train Rides: 25 minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine (included), Optional 25 minute ride with Percy (extra cost) Group Activities: Bean Bag Toss, Mini Golf, Hay Bale Maze, Inflatable Games Additional Experiences: Bubbles, Temporary Tattoos, Crafts, Coloring Sheet Inflatable Fun: Character Inflatable photo ops! Museum Components: Heritage Railway Historical Artifacts
Event tickets include all site activities and one train ride with Thomas.
Add-Ons (only available after purchasing your Day Out With Thomas™ ticket.) Percy Train Ticket (from $10.70 per person) Breakfast With Sir Topham Hatt ($20.97 per person) All Day Multiple Ride Pass Fridays Only ($11-$43 per ticket)
Hours and prices can change — check the organizer's page before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum 2026?
- 3 dates, Fri, Oct 2 – Sun, Oct 4. Each date and its hours are listed above.
- Where is Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum?
- 1 Samuel Spencer Dr., Spencer.
- How much does Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum cost?
- $31. Check the organizer's page for current prices before you go.
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