Winterfest Winter Train & Village

Date

Saturday, December 02, 2023

Time

All Day

Place

Armory South Court

Cost

Free Event

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Delight in viewing a late 19th-century model train and village display, installed inside the Armory Food & Event Hall. This annual tradition has been on display for over 40 years!
The train operates daily, 10am to 6pm November 24th through December 31st.
(Closes at 4pm on Dec 24; closed Dec 25)

Take a turn controlling the model train between 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM and 3:30-5:30 PM daily. $2 suggested donation.

Or, enter our Winterfest Train Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by Symetra. Pick up your entry sheet at the Train Station, then see how many clues you can spot. We'll give away weekly prizes throughout Winterfest, and one grand prize, drawn at random from all submissions. More info.

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