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Sensory-Friendly Fall Rides at New Hope Valley Railway

Date: Wed, Oct 14, 2026

Time: 10am to 1:30pm

Venue: North Carolina Railway Museum & New Hope Valley Railway, New Hill

Price: $13.20 to $16.45

Category: Family

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to celebrate the fall season during the week? Join us for our Sensory-Friendly Fall Rides on Wednesday, October 14! These special midweek rides are perfect for school groups, senior centers, families, and anyone who prefers a gentler Halloween experience. Choose from departures at 10:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. and enjoy a scenic train ride through our beautifully decorated railway. You'll experience all of our festive fall Halloween displays without the spooky music or actors in the woods. To help create a more comfortable experience for all guests, our train crew will provide advance notice before the locomotive horn is sounded. Our Sensory-Friendly Fall Rides were a guest favorite last year. Reserve your seats early and enjoy the beauty of fall in a welcoming, family-friendly environment! Tickets are on sale now at TriangleTrain.com

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Sensory-Friendly Fall Rides at New Hope Valley Railway

When
Oct 14
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
10am to 1:30pm
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
$13.20 to $16.45
raleighfamily friendly

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to celebrate the fall season during the week? Join us for our Sensory-Friendly Fall Rides on Wednesday, October 14! These special midweek rides are perfect for school groups, senior centers, families, and anyone who prefers a gentler Halloween experience. Choose from departures at 10:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. and enjoy a scenic train ride through our beautifully decorated railway. You'll experience all of our festive fall Halloween displays without the spooky music or actors in the woods. To help create a more comfortable experience for all guests, our train crew will provide advance notice before the locomotive horn is sounded. Our Sensory-Friendly Fall Rides were a guest favorite last year. Reserve your seats early and enjoy the beauty of fall in a welcoming, family-friendly environment! Tickets are on sale now at TriangleTrain.com

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$13.20 to $16.45

Oct 14

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Schedule

Sensory-Friendly Fall Rides at New Hope Valley Railway runs Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 10am to 1:30pm.

Getting There

North Carolina Railway Museum & New Hope Valley Railway is at 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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  • Tickets or entry money — admission is $13.20 to $16.45

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