Upcoming Events
Year Round Adventures
The Northwest Railway Museum has fun for all ages with seasonal events and regular weekend train excursions.
Halloween Train
October 11-12, 18-19, & 25-26
Join the Northwest Railway Museum for an autumn celebration featuring slightly spooky fun including hot cider, cider press demonstrations, live music, hands-on apple coring, and other seasonal activities! Costumes encouraged for visitors of all ages!
Snoqualmie Valley Wine Train
Friday October 31st
Join the Northwest Railway Museum for Wine Train excursion featuring Snoqualmie Valley wineries, food, and scenic views! (21 and older only) Costumes are not only encouraged, but the Museum will be hosting a costume contest with prizes!
Free Train Shed Admission Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 11:00 – 4:00
For the rest of the 2025 season: Come visit on a Wednesday and tour the Museum’s Train Shed Exhibit Hall located on Stone Quarry Road at the Railway History Campus at no cost! This 25,000 square-foot exhibit building features the Museum’s main exhibits.
No ticket purchase nor advance reservation necessary!
Santa Limited
Saturdays & Sundays November 29-30, December 6-7, 13-14, & 20-21
Ring in the holidays with a 2-hour excursion that begins out of North Bend Depot with a ride to the Railway History Campus. There you will have an hour to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, seasonal crafts, photo opportunities, and visit with Santa in the restored Chapel Car 5 where all children receive a gift from him. Afterward you will hop back aboard and return to North Bend. More information available here.
Everyone age 2 & up needs a ticket.
Yuletide Express
Fridays December 12 & 19
Saturdays November 29, December 6, 13, & 20
A shorter experience still perfect for making holiday memories! This round-trip train ride will take you from Snoqualmie Depot to the top of Snoqualmie Falls for a gorgeous winter view of the Snoqualmie River Valley. Santa rides aboard the train and visits with every family during the ride. All children receive a gift from Santa and all passengers receive a peppermint treat upon returning to Snoqualmie. More information available here.
Everyone age 2 & up needs a ticket.
Railway History Campus
Wednesdays – Mondays, 11:00 – 4:00
Tour the Museum’s Train Shed Exhibit Hall located on Stone Quarry Road at the Railway History Campus. This 25,000 square-foot exhibit building features the Museum’s main exhibits.
Story Time
Every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays at 11:00 at the Snoqualmie Depot
Join us for a free experience for families with railfans of all ages. It includes 1-3 stories read in a casual atmosphere followed by a hands-on activity and time to tour the Train Shed.
No ticket purchase necessary!
Train Excursions
Saturdays and Sundays
Enjoy a 2-hour round trip excursion from either Snoqualmie Depot or North Bend Depot. Includes admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Purchase tickets in advance.
