Date: Saturday, Sep 12
Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Venue: 3900 Bonsal Rd., Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Family
Thomas & Friends™ in the Garden returns on Saturday, September 12 (rides at 10:30, 12:00, 1:30) and Sunday, September 13 ...
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Sep 12
Thomas & Friends in the Garden at New Hope Valley Railway runs Saturday, Sep 12, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm.
3900 Bonsal Rd. is at 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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