BOONE, Iowa—If you were one of those that thought things might slow down a little in September, well get ready for two more very busy weekends. Travis Stevenson, General Manager for the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad says Thomas and Friends are going to be in Boone:
Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to town for a limited time and will be hosting outdoor events at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad on September 10-11 and 16-18, 2022.
Day Out With Thomas™ is a full day event for families and friends hosted by one of The Biggest Friends of All, Thomas the Tank Engine. Every ticket includes an interactive train ride with a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as well as access to a full day of activities for the whole family to enjoy. At Day Out With Thomas™, we encourage families to ride, play and stay all day, so we’re bringing plenty to do including games, entertainment, photo ops, and more. This year, we are encouraging friends of all ages to Dream BIG! So, we created the Dream BIG! Corner, where kids can go for fun photo opps, games, arts and crafts, and more. We also created the Dream Pass for kids to track their journey at the Railway and pick up a special giveaway at the end of the day. But before kids leave, we’d love for them to say hello to Sir Topham Hatt, the Railway Controller from The Island of Sodor and stop in the pop-up gift shop for exclusive Thomas swag! Spending a “Day Out With Thomas™” will remind kids to Dream BIG! and imagine how far they can go! Capacity will be limited, and advanced tickets are required.
Thomas headed into Boone.
Conductor High Fives riders
WHO: Day Out With Thomas
WHAT: Day Out With Thomas highlights include:
· Approximately 25-minute Train Ride pulled by a full-sized, talking Thomas the Tank Engine locomotive. Friends and families will take a fun-filled interactive train ride featuring Thomas and Friends.
· Activities and entertainment featuring:
o Snap some photos, enjoy several carnival box games, have some lawn game fun in the Dream Big! Corner!
o Play with your favorite Thomas & Friends™ toys and apps, then pick out a temporary tattoo in the Play Pod
o Photo Opportunities throughout the event, including with Thomas himself!
o Live Entertainment including a magician and musician
o Outdoor activities like a pallet maze and trolley rides
o Say hello to Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway
· Railroad museum admission with access to model train layouts and a tour of a real caboose.
· Each child receives a ‘Dream Pass’ keepsake booklet to track their journey at the event and collect a special prize at the exit
· Pop-up gift shop on-site with exclusive Thomas & Friends products only available at Day Out With Thomas
· Food and drinks available on-site for purchase
WHEN: September 10-11 and 16-18, 2022
TIME: Select your designated train departure time when purchasing tickets at www.DayOutWithThomas.com
WHERE: Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad, 225 10th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036
Tickets for an unforgettable day at Day Out With Thomas are available now at www.dayoutwiththomas.com. Ticket prices are $20 for ages 1 and up (service charges and fees may apply). Advanced tickets are required.
For more information and directions, contact the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad at www.bsvrr.com or 515-432-4249.
Day Out With Thomas ™
(contributed press release and photos)
