If you have a train-loving kiddo at home, you may want to mark your calendar for Train Fest!

Train Fest is at the Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul on Saturday, March 21st from 10:00am to 3:00pm. It’s shaping up to be a full day of train-themed fun—and it’s all included with regular museum admission.

Here’s what families can look forward to:

🚂 Train-themed activities throughout the museum Kids can celebrate all things trains with special hands-on activities happening across the museum.

🎶 Dance party with a live DJ Because every good kids’ event needs a dance break!

📚 Story time with Engineer Paul Engineer Paul from Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store will be stopping by to share train stories with young rail fans.

🔎 Museum-wide scavenger hunt A fun way to explore the museum while hunting for train-themed surprises.

🚆 Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails exhibit Kids can get hands-on with train play in this popular special exhibit.

Cost? It’s included in the cost of admission! Tickets purchased in advance online cost $17.95 each. Tickets purchased at the box office cost $19.95 each. Remember – you can save on admission with my code TCFM. With my code your ticket price will be $15.95.

Optional Upgrade: Conductor’s Club Experience

If your kids want an even bigger train adventure, the museum is offering a limited Conductor’s Club pass add-on. This upgraded experience includes:

• Painting your own train whistle

• Operating a tabletop Thomas model train

• Playing train bingo

• Access to a cozy lounge with snacks and cocoa for kids

• Gourmet coffee for the grown-ups ☕

Total cost is $30 for Minnesota Children’s Museum members, and $50 for non-members. This includes admission plus up to 90 minutes in the Conductor’s Club. This pass is required for both kids and adults.

Conductor’s Club passes are limited, so if that sounds fun for your family, you may want to grab one ahead of time.

Frugal Mom Tip

If you already have a Minnesota Children’s Museum membership, Train Fest activities are included with your visit—making it an easy, budget-friendly outing for the weekend.

Remember you can save $3 off the regular price per ticket ($2 off the online price) with my code TCFM. So your discounted price will be $15.95 per ticket! Here are more ways to save:

• Get discounted admission of $17.95 if you buy tickets online.
• $3 off admission with my EXCLUSIVE code TCFM! Or use my code to save $20 off a membership. You can use this code online or mention in person to get the lowest price. https://mcm.org/wp/visit/
• Pay only $5 per ticket if you qualify based on EBT, WIC or other assistance. Read about their All Play Tickets here. 
• Save $2 per ticket if you have a AAA membership, are active duty military, are a senior age 65 or older, are a MERSC employee, or are an educator. Learn more here.
• Save 50% on admission if you have a membership to another ACM children’s museum, or an ASTC reciprocal museum. Learn more here.
• This doesn’t apply to Train Fest, but you can get FREE admission on the first Sunday of the month thanks to Securian Financial. You must make a reservation in advance though (these fill up fast!).

You can find more details and reserve passes here: www.mcm.org/train-fest

If you’re looking for a fun way to get out of the house with the kids this weekend (especially with little train lovers), this looks like a great option in downtown St. Paul.