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The Pumpkin Patch Train Ride At The Connecticut Trolley Museum Is Filled With Fun For The Whole Family

Discover some of the best pumpkin patches in Connecticut for fall family fun and seasonal activities.

Published Oct 4, 2020

Written by 

Elisa Regulski

Fall has arrived, and we couldn't be happier. Now is the perfect time to fill your home with colorful gourds and mustard yellow decorations. If you really want to soak up the sights of the season, take a pumpkin patch train ride with the Connecticut Trolley Museum. Though this attraction is perfect for families with little ones, the joys of autumn have no age limit. Take a day trip to East Windsor and embark on a gorgeous adventure!

The Connecticut Trolley Museum has impressed visitors since 1940, and they're known for their festive seasonal events.

A vintage streetcar and a decorative trolley on tracks, surrounded by trees and flags in a sunny outdoor setting.
Connecticut Trolley Museum/Facebook

Visit them during winter and ride through a tunnel of lights! In the spring, little ones love dressing up for superhero and princess trolley rides.

The Pumpkin Patch Trolley is the ultimate way to enjoy the sights and smells of the season.

A group of people walking along a path lined with hay bales, heading towards a green train in a wooded area.
Connecticut Trolley Museum/Facebook

Breathe in that crisp autumn air and savor every moment.

The journey begins with a short ride on the rails.

A family wearing masks and sunglasses sits inside a vintage trolley, with empty seats around them.
Connecticut Trolley Museum/Facebook

Look out the window and drink in the lovely fall foliage all around you.

Then, you'll disembark and meander through a pumpkin patch.

A family exits a vintage tram in a fall setting, surrounded by pumpkins and colorful foliage.
Connecticut Trolley Museum/Website

Take your time scouring the selection. There's bound to be a gourd with your name all over it.

Families and children picking pumpkins in a grassy field surrounded by trees in autumn.
Connecticut Trolley Museum/Website

This activity is perfect for Nutmeggers of all ages. Let your inner child roam free!

A group of people walking among pumpkins in a grassy field surrounded by trees on a sunny day.
Connecticut Trolley Museum/Facebook

After you've picked out the perfect pumpkin, ride the trolley back to the visitor's center and decorate your gourd.

A child in a red shirt and mask carries a pumpkin in a field scattered with pumpkins.
Connecticut Trolley Museum/Facebook

Each guest will receive a bag filled with stickers, so they can really make their pumpkin shine. You'll love lounging at one of the scenic picnic tables. The visitor's center is full of festive fun this time of year!

There is something so nostalgic about visiting a New England pumpkin patch.

A vintage yellow streetcar numbered 355, parked on tracks with greenery in the background under a clear blue sky.
Connecticut Trolley Museum/Facebook

To learn more about dates, times, and ticket prices, visit the website for The Connecticut Trolley Museum's pumpkin patch train ride.

Have you ever taken a pumpkin patch train ride in Connecticut? What is your favorite fall activity in the Nutmeg State? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

If you're craving more autumn adventures, check out the best places to see fall foliage in Connecticut.

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