Spencer, NC – Day Out With Thomas: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll! Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to the North Carolina Transportation Museum Oct. 2-4! Hop onboard a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun that will have the whole family dancing! The N.C. Transportation Museum is part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
For over 30 years, Day Out With Thomas™ has been a fun-filled family event taking 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. Activities include live entertainment, photo ops with Sir Topham Hatt, lawn games and shopping at the pop-up gift shop for exclusive Thomas swag.
Day Out With Thomas ™ : Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour includes a 25-minute train ride featuring a talking Thomas the Tank Engine locomotive. The Percy train can be added for another 25 minutes of fun riding the rails. Activities and entertainment feature crafts, bean bag toss, mini golf, inflatable games, model train layouts, and more. Professional photos are available for purchase and are offered with Thomas, Percy, and Sir Topham Hatt. An activity sheet will guide guests through the event highlighting the four key station stops to visit for a free giveaway.
Event tickets grant access to the museum’s three exhibit buildings featuring rail cars, antique automobiles and trucks, and much more. A pop-up gift shop will offer exclusive products only available at Day Out With Thomas ™. A variety of food vendors will also be available. Plan to stay all day to enjoy the many activities and exhibits.
Tickets for an unforgettable day at Day Out With Thomas™: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour are on sale now and available at https://www.nctransportationmuseum.org/day-out-with-thomas/. Tickets are $30.60 ($25 plus $5.60 in fees and tax) on Fridays, $32.74 ($27 plus $5.74 in fees and tax) on weekends, ages 1 and up. Members receive a $2 discount per Day Out with Thomas event ticket. Event tickets include all site activities and one train ride with Thomas. Percy train tickets can be purchased for an additional $10.70 ($10 plus $0.70 tax) on Fridays or for an additional $12.84 ($12 plus $0.84 tax) on weekends. Percy Train tickets are only available as an add-on after purchasing your Day Out With Thomas™ ticket. “All Day Ride Passes” are available in limited numbers for multiple rides on Fridays only and are not discounted. Taxes and fees are included in ticket prices and are visible up-front when purchasing tickets.
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