Holiday Festival of Trains

About the Event

What better way for the B&O to celebrate the holidays than with trains! On select days November through December, come to the Museum to see festive model train layouts, enjoy the holiday decor, get photos with Santa, take a ride on the Reindeer Railway, and so much more!

Schedule of Events:

Santa's Winter Village
Nestled in the B&O's spacious Roundhouse, Santa's Winter Village is a holiday wonderland with lots of festive fun for your little ones! Visitors to Santa's Winter Village will get to write letters to Santa, color wooden train ornaments, build a snowman figurine, and more!

Holiday Model Layouts
Enjoy the classic holiday tradition of model trains by coming to see our festive O Scale layout in the Roundhouse, as well our Bank of America Model Train Gallery, G Scale Outdoor Train Garden, and HO Scale model layout.

Santa's Sleigh Ride
While you're here, don't miss hopping aboard Santa's Sleigh Ride! Located in the backyard of the Museum

6:00pm - 8:00pm - Stuff the Train Dance Party

This holiday season, we’re joining forces with the Greater Chesapeake Charitable Foundation, E.C. Pops, The Five Arrows Media, and DJ Kopec to collect toys for children in local hospitals, schools, and shelters.

In support of the Stuff the Train Toy Drive, join DJ Kopec for a fun, all-ages Holiday Dance Party in the Roundhouse of the B&O Railroad Museum! Bring new, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages, from infants to young adults. Enjoy visits with Santa, special guests and more!

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