Track or Treat at New Hope Valley Railway
Date: Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Time: Fri., 5:15, 6:30, and 7:45pm. Sat., 2:15, 3:30, 4:45, 6:30, and 7:45pm
Venue: North Carolina Railway Museum & New Hope Valley Railway, New Hill
Price: $18.61, Children under 2 ride free
Category: Family
All aboard the Track or Treat Halloween Express, running in October. Climb aboard for a festive ride through the woods where Halloween surprises wait around every curve. Watch closely for Count Dracula, witches, bubbling cauldrons, pumpkin characters, and other friendly spooky visitors. You may even catch a glimpse of the ghost train—or the legendary headless brakeman! In the railyard, take photos, sing along with the pumpkins, tour the haunted caboose, enjoy food and drinks from local food trucks to round out the fun! Passengers of all ages are welcome—and encouraged—to come in costume. For 2:15–4:45pm rides: Enjoy the Halloween fun in daylight, 6:30pm ride: Head out at sunset and return under the stars—the best of both worlds and the 7:45pm ride: Journey into the night for the full spooky experience! These rides sell out every year, so grab your tickets before they disappear!
