Strasburg Rail Road

Strasburg Rail Road

🎃 2026 Halloween season

Strasburg Pumpkins in Paradise 2026

Strasburg, PA

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Source review 2026-09-30: Pumpkins in Paradise pairs a steam train ride with a fall celebration at Groff’s Picnic Grove. The railroad has moved the event to October 3; check your arrangements against the updated date.

2026 season ended

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Postponed to October 3, 2026

The official event page announces a postponement to October 3 and links to its 2026 ticket listing. The earlier September 26 date is superseded.

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Source checked 2026-09-30 · Ticket status checked 2026-09-30

Reviewed dates

Postponed to October 3, 2026

Ticket details

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Event

Strasburg Pumpkins in Paradise

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Plan your visit

Total experience
85 minutes: a 45-minute train ride plus a 40-minute picnic-grove stop.
At the stop
The railway describes fall games, live music and a complimentary pumpkin for children.
Boarding
301 Gap Road, Ronks, Pennsylvania. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your departure.
Weather
The event page says the outing runs rain or shine.

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Frequently asked

What replaced the September 26 date?
The railway now announces October 3. Use its event page for the current departure choices.
Is the whole experience spent on the train?
No. The published 85 minutes includes a 40-minute stop at Groff’s Picnic Grove.

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