Holiday Train Shows 2026

Do you have a child who loves trains? Model train shows are super kid friendly, especially around the holidays. They offer plenty of fun for the whole family. Excitement builds as you watch trains and locomotives travel through scaled downed towns, tunnels, and winter scenery. Who knows...you may just catch a glimpse of Santa Claus. 

Holiday Train Show at The Model Railroad Club

November 27, 28, 29, December 5,6,12,13, 2026. The Holiday Train Show and open house features model trains and runs to a professional narrated script. Kids can stand up on the viewing balcony and see all the trains as they pass by. Bring the whole family! Children under 3 FREE. 295 Jefferson Ave (behind Home Depot), Union, NJ.

Model Train Show 2026 At New York Society Of Model Engineers

Saturdays & Sundays, November 28 & 29, Dec 5 & 6,12 &13, 2026. Exciting Train and Winter Show at the New York Society of Model Engineers. Children 12 & under FREE. 341 Hoboken Rd, Carlstadt, NJ.

Model Railroad Show At Garden State Model Railway Club

November 27-29, 2026 and December 5-6, 12-13, 2026. Open 12PM-5PM. Model railroad show featuring all types of locomotives. Kids can enjoy the Santa Claus Express train. See if you can spot Santa’s sleigh. Children 10 and under FREE with adult admission. 575 High Mountain Rd, North Haledon, NJ.

Holiday Model Train Show At Barron Arts Center

November 30 - December 30, 2026. FREE admission. Visit and see a Holiday Model Train Show at the Barron Arts Center, part of the Woodbridge Community Center. Great fun for all! 582 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge, NJ. 

Mega Model Train Gallery at Morris Museum

Ongoing. Special state-of-the-art model train exhibition at the Morris Museum. Trains move through a world of imagination as they travel through a bustling city, small towns, countryside, a waterfall, planetarium, and more! Purchase admission ticket in advance. 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ.

Holiday Train Show At New York Botanical Garden

November 14, 2026 - January 10, 2027. Classic NYC train show for kids of all ages at the New York Botanical Garden. Watch dozens of model trains traveling through 200 spectacular NYC landmarks and beautifully landscaped backgrounds. A sure delight! Buy tickets in advance. 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY.

Holiday Train Show Grand Central Terminal

November 13, 2026 - February 2027. FREE show. Watch miniature trains as they travel through tracks and festive holiday displays. New York Transit Museum at the Grand Central Terminal Galley & Store. 

Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens

October 2, 2026 - January 10, 2027. Large scale model trains make their way through a miniature multi-level world with attentive seasonal background scenery. Included with price of admission. Buy your tickets online. 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA.

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