While we’d like to hang on to summer for a few more months, there’s no denying that autumn is on its way. There’s a slight chill in the air each morning before things warm up and we can already see trees beginning to change their colors. Maine summer days are great, but with cooler weather comes cozy days and all things pumpkin. To get into the spirit check out this fun event at one of the cutest museums in the state!
The Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport was founded in 1939 as the New England Electric Railway Historical Society. The goal was to preserve the history of transit vehicles by collecting, restoring, operating, and exhibiting some of the most important and interesting examples.
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Today the museum is a great place to learn more about vehicles ranging from trains to trolleys to buses.
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In addition to trolley rides every day they’re open, visitors can also enjoy their exhibit buildings and the wide-open spaces that are part of the museum. They also offer the opportunity to see the trains without taking a ride.
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Many have been beautifully restored to their original look and feel.
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We especially love visiting in the fall when the grounds are transformed with colorful leaves. That’s also when they put on one of the most fun seasonal events of the year!
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The annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley ride is in its 23rd year and the popularity of the event is for good reason.
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For three weekends this year visitors can hop on the train at the visitor’s center and journey about 30 minutes on their 1.5-mile private tracks to reach the pumpkin patch.
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There, each rider can grab their favorite pumpkin and head back on the train to the museum. There, lots of fun activities await.
trolleymuseum.org You can paint your pumpkin at one of the painting stations, take part in a photo scavenger hunt, or play the cookie walk game to win delicious treats.
We love the idea of a day full of fall fun. This is a great way for kids to enjoy some history, while taking in the feel of fall. And if you’re just a big kid at heart, this event is for you too.
The Seashore Trolley Museum’s Pumpkin Patch Trolley event takes place on three different weekends. You can enjoy the fun from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the weekend of Friday, September 24th, the weekend of Friday, October 1st, and the weekend of October 8th. This year they’ll also be operating on Monday, October 11th. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for adults 60+, $11.50 for kids 6 to 16, $7 for kids 3 to 5, and $2 for kids under 3. You can learn more about the event and get your tickets by visiting their website. You can also learn more about them by following them on Facebook. The museum can be reached at 207-967-2800.
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You can paint your pumpkin at one of the painting stations, take part in a photo scavenger hunt, or play the cookie walk game to win delicious treats.
We love the idea of a day full of fall fun. This is a great way for kids to enjoy some history, while taking in the feel of fall. And if you’re just a big kid at heart, this event is for you too.
There are so many things to love about autumn in Maine and one of them is getting outdoors! When the time comes for leaf peepin’ this awesome hike will take you to the most spectacular fall foliage in the state.
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