Are you on the lookout for a new family-friendly Halloween-themed adventure? Have you been to a pumpkin patch? How about by train? Well, welcome aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express.
Two Times the Fall Fun
The Pumpkin Patch Express is a seasonal train ride operated by the South Carolina Railroad Museum, in Winnsboro, SC. The event traditionally takes place on the two Saturdays before Halloween. This year, the Pumpkin Patch Express will run October 18 and 25, 2025.
Pumpkin Pickin’
The train ride is a 3-mile scenic excursion along the Rion, Rockton, and Western Railroad. The train departs from the South Carolina Railroad Museum and arrives at a local pumpkin patch. At the patch, children 12 and under may select and decorate a pumpkin! The stop is approximately 40 minutes; and in addition to experiencing the pumpkin patch, all guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy festive games, face painting, a maze and food vendors. Finally, everyone will re-board the Pumpkin Patch Express and head back to the station.
Ticket Costs
Ticket prices range from $17 to $120, with children under 2 riding free. Here’s a quick breakdown of the different type of tickets and their cost:
$17: Coach ticket…