Halloween Train Rides in Oklahoma (2026)

Trains and TravelHalloween Train Rides
Written By Kelsey Cecil

Updated October 14, 2026 · 19 min read

Every rider on the Oklahoma Railway Museum's Halloween Train gets a candy gift bag, and the ride runs on Oct 30 and 31, so Oklahoma City kids can ride a real train on Halloween itself. That is one of three Halloween trains still running in Oklahoma on or after October 14: two gentle family rides (the OKC train and a zoo train in Tulsa) and one haunted night train in the southeast corner of the state. Our full list of Halloween train rides by state covers the rest of the country.

The three could hardly be more different. The OKC ride leaves Oakwood Station on Halloween weekend, with adult tickets at $15 and kids 3 to 12 at $8. Tulsa's zoo runs its little train as the BNSF Railway Haunted Train during HallowZOOeen, billed as spooky but not too scary. Down in Beavers Bend State Park near Broken Bow, the Nighttime Halloween Train of Terror runs through the pine forest after dark and is billed exactly the way it sounds.

The short version

  • Pumpkin and costume rides: The Oklahoma Railway Museum Halloween Train is about 15 minutes from downtown Oklahoma City and about 1 hour 40 minutes from Tulsa. It runs only Oct 30 and 31, with six Saturday departures from 11:45 AM to 6:00 PM and a candy gift bag for every rider.
  • Tulsa families have a closer option at the Tulsa Zoo's HallowZOOeen, where the zoo train becomes the BNSF Railway Haunted Train for a $5 add-on. It runs Oct 24, 25, 29, 30 and 31, with afternoon sessions on Oct 25 and 31 for younger kids.
  • Haunted rides: The Train of Terror at Beavers Bend runs this Friday and Saturday, Oct 16 and 17, plus Saturday, Oct 24, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. It is about 3 hours from Tulsa, 3 hours 15 minutes from Dallas and 3 hours 30 minutes from Oklahoma City, so it works best as part of a weekend in the area.

If you want a ride this weekend, Beavers Bend is the only Oklahoma option; the OKC Halloween Train waits until Halloween weekend.

Watercolor of a red train car on a cliffside track heading into a dark tunnel
From Rally Takes the Train, watercolor by Leslie Dunn.

Look inside the book

A dark tunnel, a brave corgi. Bring Rally along.

In Rally Takes the Train, a corgi rides into a dark tunnel, gets a little scared, and comes out to a big bright light and happy cheers. It takes about five minutes to read, a good fit for the drive to an Oklahoma pumpkin train.

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Rally Takes the Train book cover: a watercolor corgi peeking from a red train

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Compare every Oklahoma Halloween train side by side

Every ride on this page in one table: type, dates left, the lowest posted ticket price, ride length, who it suits and whether tickets are still on sale. Tap a ride for the full details.

RideTypeDates leftTicketsLengthBest forStatus
Halloween Train at the Oklahoma Railway MuseumOklahoma CityPumpkin and costumeOct 30 to Oct 31 (2 dates)From $8Not postedAll ages, toddlers welcomeOn sale
Nighttime Halloween Train of Terror at Beavers Bend Train DepotBroken BowHauntedOct 16 to Oct 24 (3 dates)See railroadNot postedOlder kids who like spookyOn sale
BNSF Railway Haunted Train at Tulsa Zoo's HallowZOOeenTulsaPumpkin and costumeOct 24 to Oct 31 (5 dates)From $19.99Not postedAll ages, toddlers welcomeOn sale

The rest of October at a glance

When each Oklahoma Halloween train still runs

Oct 14Oct 21Oct 31

Pumpkin and costume ride Haunted ride Halloween night

Oklahoma Halloween train calendar: what runs which day

Every remaining date for every ride on this page, from today through Halloween weekend. Green is a gentle pumpkin and costume ride, blue is a haunted ride. Tap a ride to jump to its details.

How Far Oakwood Station and Beavers Bend Are From OKC, Tulsa and Dallas

These are approximate drive times without traffic, and Beavers Bend is a long haul from every metro, so leave early if you want to arrive before the 6:00 PM start.

Drive times, no traffic

Oklahoma City
about 15 min from Oklahoma City; about 1 hr 40 min from Tulsa
Broken Bow
about 3 hr 30 min from Oklahoma City; about 3 hr from Tulsa; about 3 hr 15 min from Dallas
Tulsa
about 20 min from Tulsa; about 1 hr 45 min from Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City: Halloween Train at the Oklahoma Railway Museum

Next: Fri Oct 30Best for: All ages, toddlers welcomeFrom $8Dates left: Oct 30 to Oct 31

The Oklahoma Railway Museum saves its Halloween Train for the last two days of October, so this is the ride for families who want a train in the Halloween plan itself. Every rider gets a candy gift bag, and the museum will swap in an allergy-friendly bag if you ask. Friday's trains leave Oakwood Station at 4:45 and 6:00 PM, and Saturday has six departures from 11:45 AM to 6:00 PM.

Adults pay $15, children 3 to 12 pay $8, and kids under 3 ride free on a lap. The museum says to arrive 20 minutes early and notes the vintage cars are heated but the heat can be temperamental, so bring a jacket. Ride length and stroller rules are not posted, so check the operator site.

Halloween Train at the Oklahoma Railway Museum at a glance

Type
Pumpkin and costume ride: Daytime and early evening family Halloween train
Dates left
Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31
Tickets
On sale for Oct 30 and 31 as of Oct 14; no sold-out notes on the museum page, which recommends buying ahead
Times
Fri Oct 30: 4:45 and 6:00 PM. Sat Oct 31: 11:45 AM, 1:00, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45 and 6:00 PM. Arrive at least 20 minutes early
Ride length
Not posted; check the operator site
What's included
Halloween train ride and a candy gift bag for every rider (allergy-friendly bags on request)
Price
Adults (13 and up) $15; children 3 to 12 $8; under 3 free as a lap child
Ages and scare level
No minimum age stated; billed as a family Halloween train
Costumes
No costume rules posted; check the operator site No costume? The Rally tunnel tee counts.
Strollers
No stroller policy posted; check the operator site
Parking
Not posted; check the operator site
Where
Oakwood Station, 3400 NE Grand Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Tickets on the railroad’s site (opens in a new tab)

Broken Bow: Nighttime Halloween Train of Terror at Beavers Bend Train Depot

Next: Fri Oct 16Best for: Older kids who like spookyDates left: Oct 16 to Oct 24

This haunted train runs after dark through the pine forest of Beavers Bend State Park, near Hochatown, and the operator calls it the Train of Terror. It runs from 6:00 to 10:00 PM on three nights: Oct 16, 17 and 24.

Details are thin. Tickets were about $10 per person in past years, but the 2026 price is not posted in our research, and neither are ride length, age guidance or sell-out status. The depot has a Facebook page and is listed on the Beavers Bend events page, so check both before planning a long drive around it.

Nighttime Halloween Train of Terror at Beavers Bend Train Depot at a glance

Type
Haunted ride: Haunted night train, billed as a Train of Terror
Dates left
Fri Oct 16, Sat Oct 17 and Sat Oct 24
Tickets
Listed for these three nights; sell-out status not posted, so check the operator site
Times
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Ride length
Not posted; check the operator site
What's included
Nighttime haunted train ride in Beavers Bend State Park
Price
About $10 per person in past years; 2026 price not posted, so check the operator site
Ages and scare level
No minimum age posted; billed as a Train of Terror
Costumes
No costume rules posted; check the operator site
Strollers
No stroller policy posted; check the operator site
Parking
Not posted; check the operator site
Where
Beavers Bend Depot, Beavers Bend State Park, 290 Beavers Bend Loop, Broken Bow, OK 74728

Tickets on the railroad’s site (opens in a new tab)

Tulsa: BNSF Railway Haunted Train at Tulsa Zoo's HallowZOOeen

Next: Sat Oct 24Best for: All ages, toddlers welcomeFrom $19.99Dates left: Oct 24 to Oct 31

This one is a zoo train, not a full-size railroad: during HallowZOOeen, the Tulsa Zoo's own train becomes the BNSF Railway Haunted Train and loops around the zoo grounds. The zoo bills the whole event as spooky but not too scary, and says the night sessions are a bit spookier, so preschoolers may do better at the Sunday or Halloween afternoon sessions.

The train is a separate $5 ticket for riders 3 and up, bought on top of HallowZOOeen admission ($19.99, or $14.99 for zoo members). Admission also covers Goblin Stops for treats, carnival games and themed areas. Reservations are required online, costumes are encouraged as long as they are family friendly, and ride length is not posted.

BNSF Railway Haunted Train at Tulsa Zoo's HallowZOOeen at a glance

Type
Pumpkin and costume ride: Zoo train Halloween ride, spooky but not too scary
Dates left
Sat Oct 24, Sun Oct 25, Thu Oct 29, Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31
Tickets
On sale online as of Oct 14; reservations required; per-session availability could not be read, so book ahead
Times
Day sessions Sun Oct 25 and Sat Oct 31, 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Night sessions Sat Oct 24, Sun Oct 25, Thu Oct 29 and Fri Oct 30, 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Ride length
Not posted; check the operator site
What's included
Haunted Train ride around the zoo ($5 add-on); HallowZOOeen admission covers Goblin Stops for treats, carnival games, the Neverglades Haunted House and themed areas
Price
HallowZOOeen admission $19.99 general, $14.99 members, ages 2 and under free (ticket still required); Haunted Train $5 per rider ages 3 and up; plus sales tax
Ages and scare level
No minimum age; billed as spooky but not too scary, with night sessions a bit spookier
Costumes
Optional and encouraged; must be family friendly, no realistic-looking weapons or sharp objects, and staff may ask guests to remove masks or makeup that are not family friendly
Strollers
No stroller policy posted; check the operator site
Parking
Not posted; check the operator site
Where
Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa, OK 74115

Tickets on the railroad’s site (opens in a new tab)

Rally’s Spooky Train Ride: Halloween shirts

The tunnel page from the book, Rally on his red seat in the dark, is printed on black shirts in sizes for the whole family, from baby to 5XL. Skip the costume hassle: no masks to fog up, no capes caught in the train door, just a shirt that already says Halloween and layers under a coat on a cold platform. A matching set makes for easy pumpkin train photos. See everything in the Rally shop.

Oklahoma Railroad Details Parents Ask About

  • The Oklahoma Railway Museum runs its Halloween Train on Oct 30 and 31 only. Friday trains leave at 4:45 and 6:00 PM; Saturday has six trains from 11:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Arrive at least 20 minutes early.
  • Every rider on the OKC Halloween Train gets a candy gift bag, and the museum offers allergy-friendly treat bags on request.
  • OKC fares are $15 for adults, $8 for kids 3 to 12, and free for under 3 on a lap.
  • At the Tulsa Zoo, the Haunted Train is a $5 add-on per rider 3 and up, on top of HallowZOOeen admission, and every guest needs an online reservation, even ages 2 and under.
  • The Tulsa Zoo asks for family-friendly costumes with no realistic-looking weapons, so leave the toy sword at home.
  • The Beavers Bend Train of Terror was about $10 a person in past years, but the 2026 price is not posted, so check the depot's page before you drive. It is 3 hours or more from OKC, Tulsa and Dallas.
  • No Oklahoma operator in our research posts a stroller policy, so check the operator site before bringing a wagon.

Oklahoma in Late October: Wind After Sundown

Late October evenings in Oklahoma usually drop into the 40s and 50s, and the wind can make them feel colder. The OKC Halloween Train runs rain or shine, and the museum warns that the heat in its vintage cars can be temperamental, so dress kids for a cool evening even if the afternoon felt mild, and plan a costume that fits over a jacket.

Beavers Bend sits in the forested Kiamichi country of southeast Oklahoma, where nights are damp as well as cool. For a 6:00 to 10:00 PM ride there, bring hats, a warm layer and shoes that can handle wet ground.

If Your Kindergartner Wants the Train of Terror but You Are Not Sure

For little kids, the Oklahoma Railway Museum's Halloween Train is the easy choice. It is billed as a family Halloween ride, it ends with a candy bag in every rider's hands, and on Halloween Saturday the first train leaves at 11:45 AM, in full daylight. In Tulsa, the zoo's Haunted Train is billed as spooky but not too scary; pick the 2:00 to 5:00 PM sessions on Oct 25 or 31 if your preschooler is unsure, since the zoo says nights are a bit spookier.

The Beavers Bend Train of Terror is a different thing. The operator names it for terror, it runs in the dark woods from 6:00 PM, and no age guidance is posted. A brave six-year-old who loves spooky stories may be thrilled; a nervous four-year-old probably will not be. If you go, tell them up front that everything spooky on the train is pretend, and agree on a signal for "I want to hold your hand now."

Watercolor view from inside a dark tunnel looking out at a sunny beach and cliffs
From Rally Takes the Train, watercolor by Leslie Dunn.

In our book, the train goes into a dark tunnel and Rally cannot see anything. He is scared, until he hears happy cheers with his big ears and sees a bright light, and then the train rolls out beside cliffs and the sea. A night ride through the Beavers Bend pines is its own long tunnel, so remind your child it ends, and you are right there. Try our Rally tunnel coloring page and friends the night before.

Rally began as my mom's story, and how the book came together is really about her.

More Halloween Trains Just South and East of Oklahoma

Oklahoma City families are about 3 hours from the Dallas Fort Worth area, where Grapevine Vintage Railroad runs its Trick 'R Treat Trains, a pumpkin and costume ride, on Oct 24 and 25. Grapevine also has a haunted Witches' Brew Train on Halloween weekend. Both are on our Texas Halloween train guide.

We did not find an Arkansas Halloween train this year, but Texarkana families are only about 1 hour 30 minutes from Beavers Bend, which makes the haunted Train of Terror their closest ride. Little Rock is about 3 hours 15 minutes away. Our Arkansas Halloween train page has more for Arkansas families.

A train book for the ride

For a full-size train ride with no scares at all, our guide to riding the Heartland Flyer between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth with kids covers a very different kind of train day.

Free for train families

Print the Rally coloring pages before you go

Watercolor coloring pages from the book, free to print. They fit in a folder with a few crayons for the line at the depot or the drive home.

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Rally Takes the Train book cover: a watercolor corgi peeking from a red train

A train story for the ride homeRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi's first train trip to see his grand-paw-rents, including one dark tunnel he is brave enough to ride through. Hand-painted in real watercolor. $13.99 on Amazon, for ages 0 to 8.

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More for train families

Sources

Checked against each railroad’s own pages and ticket calendars on October 14, 2026. Dates, prices and policies change, so confirm with the railroad before you go.

Questions Oklahoma Families Ask About the OKC Halloween Train and Beavers Bend

What Halloween events are there for kids in Oklahoma City?

One family Halloween event in Oklahoma City is the Oklahoma Railway Museum's Halloween Train at Oakwood Station, a gentle ride on Oct 30 and 31. Friday trains leave at 4:45 and 6:00 PM, and Halloween Saturday has six trains from 11:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Every rider gets a candy gift bag. Adults pay $15, kids 3 to 12 pay $8, and under 3 ride free on a lap.

Are there Halloween events in Broken Bow, Oklahoma for families?

One Halloween event near Broken Bow is the Nighttime Halloween Train of Terror at the Beavers Bend Train Depot in Beavers Bend State Park. It is a haunted night ride through the pine forest from 6:00 to 10:00 PM on Oct 16, 17 and 24. Tickets were about $10 per person in past years. It is billed as a Train of Terror, so it suits older kids who like scares.

What Halloween events are there for kids in Tulsa, Oklahoma this October?

One family Halloween event in Tulsa is HallowZOOeen at the Tulsa Zoo, where the zoo train runs as the BNSF Railway Haunted Train on Oct 24, 25, 29, 30 and 31. The zoo calls it spooky but not too scary. The train is $5 per rider 3 and up, on top of admission ($19.99, or $14.99 for members). Afternoon sessions on Oct 25 and 31 run 2:00 to 5:00 PM.

Is the Tulsa Zoo HallowZOOeen Haunted Train too spooky for a preschooler?

For most preschoolers, no, especially in daylight. The Tulsa Zoo bills HallowZOOeen as spooky but not too scary, and it says the 6:00 to 9:00 PM night sessions are a bit spookier. The 2:00 to 5:00 PM sessions on Sun Oct 25 and Sat Oct 31 are the gentle choice. Kids 3 and up need the $5 train ticket, and it is a small zoo train, not a big railroad.

Is there a Halloween train in southeast Oklahoma that Dallas families can reach?

Yes. The Nighttime Halloween Train of Terror at Beavers Bend State Park near Broken Bow is about 3 hours 15 minutes from Dallas. It is a haunted night ride from 6:00 to 10:00 PM on Oct 16, 17 and 24, billed as a Train of Terror. For a gentler ride, Dallas families have closer options on the Texas side, such as Grapevine's Trick 'R Treat Trains.

Is there a train ride on Halloween night near Oklahoma City?

Yes. The Oklahoma Railway Museum's Halloween Train runs on Saturday, Oct 31, as well as Friday, Oct 30, from Oakwood Station, about 15 minutes from downtown Oklahoma City. The last Halloween train leaves at 6:00 PM, with earlier trains from 11:45 AM. Every rider gets a candy gift bag. It is billed as a family Halloween train, not a scary one.

Can kids wear costumes on the Oklahoma Railway Museum Halloween Train?

The Oklahoma Railway Museum has not posted costume rules for its Halloween Train, so check the operator site before you plan around one. Since the ride runs on Halloween weekend, many kids will want to wear theirs. The museum says the train runs rain or shine and its vintage heating can be temperamental, so choose a costume that fits over a warm layer.

Is the Beavers Bend Train of Terror too scary for a toddler?

Probably, yes. The Beavers Bend Train Depot bills this ride as a Train of Terror, and it runs after dark through the state park's pine forest from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. No age guidance is posted. For a toddler, the Oklahoma Railway Museum's family Halloween Train on Oct 30 and 31, or an afternoon session of the Tulsa Zoo's not-too-scary Haunted Train, is the gentler pick.

Are there Oklahoma Halloween train tickets for this weekend?

As of October 14, the only Oklahoma Halloween train running this weekend is the Beavers Bend Train of Terror, listed for Friday, Oct 16 and Saturday, Oct 17 from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. Its sell-out status is not posted, so check the depot's page before you drive. The Tulsa Zoo's Haunted Train starts Oct 24, and the OKC Halloween Train waits until Oct 30 and 31.

Do kids get candy on the OKC Halloween train at the Oklahoma Railway Museum?

Yes. The Oklahoma Railway Museum gives every rider on its Halloween Train a candy gift bag, and allergy-friendly treat bags are available on request, so mention it when you arrive or ask ahead. The train runs Oct 30 and 31 from Oakwood Station on NE Grand Boulevard, with Friday departures at 4:45 and 6:00 PM and Saturday trains from 11:45 AM.

How much is the Oklahoma Railway Museum Halloween Train?

Adult tickets (13 and up) for the Oklahoma Railway Museum Halloween Train are $15, children 3 to 12 are $8, and kids under 3 ride free on a lap. Every rider gets a candy gift bag. The train runs Oct 30 and 31 from Oakwood Station in Oklahoma City, and the museum recommends buying ahead and arriving 20 minutes early.

How much does the Train of Terror at Beavers Bend cost?

In past years, the Nighttime Halloween Train of Terror at Beavers Bend cost about $10 per person. The 2026 price was not posted in our research, so check the depot's events page or Facebook page before you go. The ride runs from 6:00 to 10:00 PM on Oct 16, 17 and 24 in Beavers Bend State Park near Broken Bow.

What should kids wear to an Oklahoma Halloween train at night?

Dress them warmer than the afternoon suggests. Oklahoma evenings in late October usually fall into the 40s and 50s and can be windy. Around Beavers Bend in the southeast, the forest is also damp at night, so add hats and sturdy shoes. For the OKC Halloween Train, a costume that fits over a jacket keeps the costume and the kid happy.

Kelsey Cecil
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