Mid-Continent Railway Museum
E8948 Museum Rd., North Freedom, WI 53951 (directions)
CLOSED Today: Sept. 13, 2026
Recommended For All ages
October 10-11, 17-18
Ride Times: 10:00AM | 11:30AM | 1:00PM | 2:30PM
Train ride takes approximately 55-minutes. Suggested additional time to allow for taking the self-guided tour of the museum displays and a visit to the gift shop is about 1 hour. The museum areas can be explored before or after the train ride.
There’s nothing comparable to enjoying the beautiful brilliant hues of autumn in the rural Sauk County countryside from the comfort of our restored vintage passenger cars. Join us for “leaf-peeping” in style along the unspoiled right-of-way of our historic former Chicago & North Western rail line.
Tickets tend to sell out before the event! Reserve yours before they're gone!
All aboard!
Adult: $24
Senior (62+): $22
Child (3-15): $13
Child (2 and under): Free
Advance ticket sales are subject to a convenience fee.
Included with This Ticket
55-minute train ride in early-1900s Coach Cars pulled by a diesel locomotive.
Admission to museum display buildings
Self-guided tour pamphlet (provided at ticket window)
Mid-Continent Railway Museum
E8948 Museum Rd., North Freedom, WI 53951
43.456710 / -89.878810
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Aug. 12, 2026, 7:12 a.m.
October 24
Climb aboard this spooky train ride dressed in your Halloween costume and enjoy hot cider and Halloween-themed snacks! Celebrate the spooky holiday of Halloween with a 55-minute fall train ride through rural Sauk County departing October 24, 2026. Aboard the train, passengers will enjoy a hot cup of apple cider …
October 24 - October 25
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A Harvest Time Tradition Finding your Halloween pumpkin is more fun at Mid-Continent Railway Museum. Climb aboard the Pumpkin Special and make your way to Quartzite Lake where pumpkins brought to the train from a local farmer await your arrival. Pick out your pumpkin(s) of choice and bring your newly …
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The Friends of Devil’s Lake invite you to our annual Halloween Extravaganza! 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. Free pumpkin carving! Free kid’s crafts! This year’s theme: MAMMOTHS. With special guest Monty the Ice Age Trail Mammoth! 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. As dusk falls, enjoy a torchlit hike with Jack-o-Lantern and costume …
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