Day Out with Thomas DFW Family Event
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CDT
Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 707 S Main St, Grapevine, TX, 76051, United States · Highland Village, TX
About this event
Make Sunday a train day! Day Out with Thomas: The Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour is bringing Thomas the Tank Engine to downtown Grapevine on Sunday, October 11, 2026. This DFW family event combines a real train ride with live entertainment, imaginative play, music, games and hands-on activities for young children. Sunday Event Information Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 Hours: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Venue: Grapevine Vintage Railroad Address: 705 S. Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051 Ticket price: $26 per guest for ages 1 and older, plus applicable fees Ride the Train with Thomas The centerpiece of the event is a 25-minute interactive train ride featuring a talking Thomas the Tank Engine. Each family will select a specific departure time when purchasing tickets. The fun continues before and after the train ride with: Photos with Thomas the Tank Engine A visit with Sir Topham Hatt Live children’s magic shows Storytelling and puppet shows Thomas & Friends play areas Hands-on Play Pod activities Temporary tattoos Music-inspired activities Lawn games and play tables Arts and crafts An event activity sheet and giveaway An on-site boutique will offer exclusive Day Out with Thomas merchandise. Food and drinks will also be available to purchase. Helpful Information for Parents Day Out with Thomas is a family-friendly event that will especially appeal to toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary-age children. Tickets are required for everyone age 1 and older. Guests should arrive approximately one hour before their reserved train departure. This allows time to park, enter the event and check in without rushing your child. Purchase tickets for Day Out with Thomas Day Out with Thomas is a partnership between the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco and the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Proceeds support railroad preservation and educational programming. Visit HistoricTrains.org/events, call 214-428-0101 or email kmurphy@historictrains.org for more information.
Event details
- Date and time
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CDT
- Venue
- Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 707 S Main St, Grapevine, TX, 76051, United States · Highland Village, TX
- Category
- Education
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 3, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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