Skunk Train runs Pumpkin Express for the 2026 season from Willits, CA. The Skunk Train's Pumpkin Express runs from Willits into a hidden redwood glade transformed into a pumpkin patch. The 2026 calendar typically runs october; firm dates haven't been posted yet. October weekends routinely sell out before the rest of the calendar, so booking early matters.
2026 dates
October
Not yet posted — operator typically publishes in summer.
Price range
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Event
Pumpkin Express
Where to stay
Bookings through this map support usatrainrides at no extra cost.
Rent a car
Most heritage railroad depots sit well off the interstate. Picking up a rental at the nearest airport is usually the easiest way in.
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More about Skunk Train
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