Halloween Train Rides in Texas (2026)

Trains and TravelHalloween Train Rides
Written By Kelsey Cecil

Updated October 14, 2026 · 22 min read

Texas may be the only state where the zoo train becomes the Bone Rattler Express for one weekend while the carousel beside it spins backwards. That is Boo at the Zoo in Fort Worth, and it is one of four family Halloween train rides still running in Texas after Oct 14. For other states, see the full guide to Halloween train rides across the country.

All four are pumpkin and costume rides, and no family haunted train was confirmed in Texas for 2026. Two of the four sit in Dallas-Fort Worth: Grapevine's Trick 'R Treat Trains and the Fort Worth Zoo. The other two are a trick-or-treat night at the Texas Transportation Museum in San Antonio and a caboose hayride at the Galveston Railroad Museum's new fall festival.

Be honest with yourself about what kind of train your kids want. Only Grapevine is a full 90-minute excursion in vintage coaches. The others are shorter rides wrapped inside a bigger event, which can be exactly right for a three-year-old.

The short version

  • Pumpkin and costume rides around Dallas-Fort Worth: Trick 'R Treat Trains in Grapevine is 25 to 35 minutes from either downtown and the only real excursion train on this page, but there are just three departures all season, one on Sat Oct 24 and two on Sun Oct 25.
  • The Bone Rattler Express at the Fort Worth Zoo is about 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and 40 from Dallas. It runs all day Oct 23 to 25 and is a short add-on to Boo at the Zoo, so you will not be locked into a departure time.
  • Pumpkin and costume rides for Houston, San Antonio and Austin: Houston families have one pick close to home: the CabooseFest caboose hayride in Galveston, about an hour away, on Sat Oct 17 only.
  • Spook-Track-Ula at the Texas Transportation Museum is about 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio and roughly 1 hr 15 min from Austin, with two weekends left. Nothing was sold out as of Oct 13, but the museum says door tickets are limited.

If your kids are hoping for a spooky night train, Texas does not have a family one confirmed this year; the closest thing is Spook-Track-Ula running into the evening.

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 a Texas 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 Texas 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
Trick 'R Treat Trains on the Grapevine Vintage RailroadGrapevinePumpkin and costumeOct 24 to Oct 25 (2 dates)From $22About 90 minutesAll ages, toddlers welcomeOn sale
Spook-Track-Ula at the Texas Transportation MuseumSan AntonioPumpkin and costumeOct 17 to Oct 25 (4 dates)From $1210 to 15 minutesAll ages, toddlers welcomeOn sale
Bone Rattler Express at Boo at the ZooFort WorthPumpkin and costumeOct 23 to Oct 25 (3 dates)From $5Not postedAll ages, toddlers welcomeOn sale
CabooseFest Hootenanny & Hayrides at the Galveston Railroad MuseumGalvestonPumpkin and costumeSat Oct 17From $10Not postedAll ages, toddlers welcomeOn sale

Texas 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.

Grapevine: Trick 'R Treat Trains on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad

Best for: All ages, toddlers welcomeFrom $22About 90 minutesDates left: Oct 24 to Oct 25

Kids board at the historic Cotton Belt Depot on Main Street, where there are pre-boarding activities and photo spots, then ride about 90 minutes round trip in vintage coaches while a Halloween story is acted out live around them, with themed music and decorations. Nobody gets off along the way, and this train does not go to the Fort Worth Stockyards. At the end, every rider gets a prepackaged bag of candy from Rocket Fizz.

The railroad's rules are strict: check in at least 30 minutes early, doors close five minutes before departure, late arrivals are not boarded, and tickets are non-refundable. The line shares track with TEXRail, freight and Amtrak, so the railroad warns that a delay of an hour or more can happen, though rarely.

Trick 'R Treat Trains on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad at a glance

Type
Pumpkin and costume ride: Daytime trick-or-treat train with a live story, not scary
Dates left
Sat Oct 24 and Sun Oct 25
Tickets
On sale; no dates listed as sold out as of Oct 13
Times
Sat Oct 24 at 10:40 a.m. (check-in from 9 a.m.); Sun Oct 25 at 12:40 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. (check-in from 11 a.m.). Boarding starts 20 minutes before departure
Ride length
About 90 minutes round trip with no stops to get off
What's included
Live interactive story onboard, themed music and decorations, pre-boarding activities and photo spots at the depot, a Rocket Fizz candy bag at the end
Price
$22 per person for everyone age 1 and up, plus a 3% service fee ($0.66 per ticket). Babies under 1 ride without a ticket. Non-refundable
Ages and scare level
No minimum age; the railroad bills it as Halloween fun for all ages in a safe, festive setting for families
Costumes
Costumes encouraged; no other costume rules published
Strollers
Not posted; check the operator site
Parking
Free lots at 307 W. Dallas Rd., 410 W. Dallas Rd., 705 S. Main St., 702 S. Main St. and 636 S. Main St.; the Main Parking Garage at 255 E. Dallas Rd. is free for 90 minutes, then $1 an hour
Where
Historic Cotton Belt Depot, 705 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051

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

San Antonio: Spook-Track-Ula at the Texas Transportation Museum

Best for: All ages, toddlers welcomeFrom $1210 to 15 minutesDates left: Oct 17 to Oct 25

This is a museum loop, not a long excursion: the Texas Transportation Museum runs its own Longhorn & Western Railroad around the grounds, and its regular rides last 10 to 15 minutes on a flat car or caboose (the museum has not said whether the Halloween rides run longer). Between rides, kids in costume carry a candy bag to the candy whistlestops set up around the museum, one visit per station. Kids 12 and under can decorate a pumpkin for an extra fee while pumpkins last.

It is meant for families, not frights, but two honest caveats. It runs from 4:30 p.m. until last admission at 8 p.m., so later visits happen in the dark, and the museum warns that some mannequin displays may scare younger kids even in daylight. The operator spells the name three different ways on its own site, so do not let that throw you.

Spook-Track-Ula at the Texas Transportation Museum at a glance

Type
Pumpkin and costume ride: Evening museum train and trick-or-treat, not meant to be scary
Dates left
Sat Oct 17, Sun Oct 18, Sat Oct 24 and Sun Oct 25
Tickets
On sale; none listed as sold out as of Oct 13. The museum says door tickets are limited and encourages buying ahead
Times
Parking opens 3:45 p.m.; train rides start 4:30 p.m. and run every hour, with more added if needed; last admission 8:00 p.m.
Ride length
Regular museum rides last 10 to 15 minutes on a mile-long loop; event ride length not stated
What's included
Train rides, trick-or-treating at candy whistlestops, Halloween decorations; pumpkin decorating for kids 12 and under costs extra; concessions for sale
Price
Adults $15; kids 4 to 12 $12; under 4 free but still need a ticket; groups of 20 or more $10 each, online in advance only. No refunds
Ages and scare level
No minimum age; the museum warns that some mannequin displays may scare younger kids even during the day
Costumes
Kids and adults are invited to come in costume with a candy bag; adults should not wear masks, and toy weapons may have to stay in the car
Strollers
Not posted; check the operator site
Parking
Free
Where
Texas Transportation Museum, 11731 Wetmore Rd., San Antonio, TX 78247

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

Fort Worth: Bone Rattler Express at Boo at the Zoo

Best for: All ages, toddlers welcomeFrom $5Dates left: Oct 23 to Oct 25

Plainly put, this is the Fort Worth Zoo's own train, dressed up for Halloween and renamed the Bone Rattler Express for Boo at the Zoo. It makes a one-way trip between Safari Depot and Texas Depot past what the zoo calls spooktacular sights, and the zoo does not say how long the ride takes. The train ticket is $5 on top of admission.

The bigger draw is the festival around it: six treat coupons per admission ticket, stage shows, strolling characters, a community pumpkin patch display, and the Kooky Carousel running backwards. The zoo calls it daytime, not-so-frightening fun for the whole family. It is also one of the busiest zoo weekends in DFW, so give yourself extra time for traffic and parking.

Bone Rattler Express at Boo at the Zoo at a glance

Type
Pumpkin and costume ride: Daytime zoo train at a Halloween festival, not scary
Dates left
Fri Oct 23, Sat Oct 24 and Sun Oct 25
Tickets
No sold-out notice; Boo at the Zoo is included with general admission, on sale since Sept 23
Times
Train runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each event day
Ride length
One way between Safari Depot and Texas Depot; the zoo does not state the length
What's included
Halloween-themed train ride (train ticket only); zoo admission covers treat stations with six treat coupons, stage shows, strolling characters, the pumpkin patch display and a Halloween photo spot
Price
Train $5 one way ($4 for zoo members), separate from admission. Admission: adults 13+ $22, kids 3 to 12 $18, seniors 65+ $18, age 2 and under free. Extra treat coupons $5 for six
Ages and scare level
No minimum age; the zoo calls it not-so-frightening fun for the whole family
Costumes
Costumes must be appropriate for all ages; guests 13 and older must keep their faces visible, and adults in heavy makeup or full-face masks are not admitted
Strollers
Double strollers rent for $15 plus tax per day at Safari Supplies (limited, no reservations); the zoo does not say whether strollers go on the train
Parking
$5 per vehicle in the main lot, free for members; police direct traffic, and the zoo suggests Trinity Metro transit
Where
Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110 (train runs between Safari Depot and Texas Depot)

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

Galveston: CabooseFest Hootenanny & Hayrides at the Galveston Railroad Museum

Best for: All ages, toddlers welcomeFrom $10Dates left: Oct 17

To be clear about what this is: a brand-new fall festival at the Galveston Railroad Museum, not a dedicated Halloween train. The ride is a caboose hayride aboard the museum's Harborside Express Caboose, leaving every 40 minutes from 11:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., and it needs its own $10 ticket on top of festival admission. The museum has not posted how long the hayride lasts.

Around it there is a pumpkin patch, vendors and games, a pie-baking contest, a wing-eating contest, a singalong jamboree from noon to 3, all the museum exhibits, and Ma and Pa Kettle playing on an outdoor jumbotron. Since this is the festival's first year, there are no past reviews to go on, and costume and stroller rules have not been posted.

CabooseFest Hootenanny & Hayrides at the Galveston Railroad Museum at a glance

Type
Pumpkin and costume ride: Daytime caboose hayride at a fall festival, not scary
Dates left
Sat Oct 17 only
Tickets
Tickets sold online and at the door; no sold-out status posted as of Oct 13
Times
Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; caboose hayrides every 40 minutes from 11:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Ride length
Not posted; check the operator site
What's included
Festival admission covers the pumpkin patch, vendors, games, contests, live music, museum exhibits and the outdoor movie; the caboose hayride is a separate ticket
Price
Admission: adults $15, seniors $12, kids 12 and under $10, members $10, military free. Caboose hayride $10 extra (the museum does not say whether kids or babies pay less). Parking $5
Ages and scare level
No minimum age stated; a daytime fall festival
Costumes
Not posted; check the operator site
Strollers
Not posted; check the operator site
Parking
$5
Where
Galveston Railroad Museum, 2602 Santa Fe Place, Galveston, TX 77550

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

How Long the Drive Is From DFW, Houston, San Antonio and Austin

Times are approximate highway estimates without traffic, and Texas traffic on a Saturday in October rarely cooperates.

Drive times, no traffic

Grapevine
about 25 to 35 min from Dallas or Fort Worth from Dallas-Fort Worth; about 4 hr from Houston; about 4 hr 30 min from San Antonio; about 3 hr 15 min from Austin
San Antonio
about 4 hr 30 min from Dallas from Dallas-Fort Worth; about 3 hr to 3 hr 30 min from Houston; about 20 min from downtown from San Antonio; about 1 hr 15 min from Austin
Fort Worth
about 10 min from downtown Fort Worth, 40 min from Dallas from Dallas-Fort Worth; about 4 hr from Houston; about 4 hr from San Antonio; about 3 hr from Austin
Galveston
about 5 hr from Dallas from Dallas-Fort Worth; about 1 hr from Houston; about 3 hr 30 min to 4 hr from San Antonio

When the Mannequins at Spook-Track-Ula Look a Little Too Real

None of the four Texas family rides are haunted rides. Grapevine's story is acted out by live performers inside the coaches, and the railroad pitches it as a safe, festive setting for families; the one thing to know is that you cannot get off for the full 90 minutes, so a child who gets overwhelmed rides it out in your lap. The Fort Worth Zoo calls Boo at the Zoo not-so-frightening, and Galveston's caboose hayride is a daytime fall festival.

Spook-Track-Ula is the one to prepare for. The museum itself warns that some mannequin displays may scare younger kids even during the day, and the event runs into the evening. Going right at the 4:30 p.m. start gives you more daylight. Before you go, tell a nervous four-year-old that some of the figures standing very still are big pretend dolls, and that you will hold hands walking past them.

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, Rally rides into a dark tunnel with Mom and Dad and cannot see a thing. Then a big bright light appears, his big ears catch happy cheers, and the train rolls out onto a track by the cliffs and the sea. "Goodbye tunnel! You caused us no trouble." If your little one gets wobbly when the Spook-Track-Ula evening turns dark, or at one of those mannequins, try saying goodbye to the scary part out loud, then go find the next candy whistlestop. My mom dreamed up Rally's adventures, and why I finished her story is on our site. Afterward, a corgi coloring page or two makes a calm wind-down.

Sunscreen for the Afternoon, a Hoodie for After Dark

By national standards, a Texas October is warm, and the daytime rides here can feel more like late summer than fall. In Grapevine and Fort Worth, late October highs usually land in the mid to upper 70s F with evenings in the 50s to low 60s, though a cold front can push nights into the 40s. San Antonio often runs near 80 F in the afternoon with evenings in the 60s, so Spook-Track-Ula nights are usually mild. These are climate norms, not a forecast.

Galveston is humid with highs around 80 F and a chance of afternoon showers, so the caboose hayride may be warm or a little wet; a light rain layer and water bottles make more sense than a coat. For costumes, think breathable: a full-body plush costume that is fine at 6 p.m. can be miserable at 2 p.m. in a crowded zoo. The museum in San Antonio may close early for storms, and the Fort Worth Zoo runs rain or shine unless there is lightning, hail or flooding. DFW sunsets in late October fall around 6:40 to 6:50 p.m.

Notes for Texas Parents Before You Buy Tickets

  • Grapevine has only three family departures all season, Sat Oct 24 at 10:40 a.m. and Sun Oct 25 at 12:40 and 2:40 p.m., and tickets are non-refundable. If you miss the train, the railroad's FAQ says rescheduling by phone depends on availability.
  • Baby tickets vary: Grapevine charges everyone from their first birthday, Spook-Track-Ula requires a free ticket even for kids under 4, and the Fort Worth Zoo admits kids 2 and under free.
  • Mask rules are strict at two stops. Spook-Track-Ula asks adults not to wear masks and may ask you to leave toy weapons in the car, and the Fort Worth Zoo turns away guests 13 and older in full-face masks or heavy makeup.
  • Budget for add-ons: the Fort Worth train is $5 per ride on top of admission plus $5 parking, Galveston's caboose hayride is $10 on top of admission plus $5 parking, and pumpkin decorating at Spook-Track-Ula costs extra with limited pumpkins.
  • No Texas operator on this list has posted an onboard stroller rule. The Fort Worth Zoo rents double strollers for $15 plus tax, first come first served.
  • If you have seen Texas State Railroad pumpkin trains advertised in older roundups, the railroad's events page shows none for 2026.
  • The Witches' Brew Train in Grapevine and the Spooky Special out of Palestine are adults-only Halloween rides, so they are not included here.

Across the Red River and Up to Colorado

North Texas families have a short hop worth knowing about: the Oklahoma Railway Museum in Oklahoma City runs a Halloween Train on Oct 30 and 31, about three hours from Dallas, a weekend after Grapevine wraps up. We do not have a full Oklahoma page, so check the operator site for times and tickets.

From Amarillo and the Panhandle, Colorado is closer than Houston. Pueblo, roughly five hours away, has a family pumpkin-style Cemetery Express on Oct 31, and nearby Cañon City runs a Twilight Train that we count as a haunted ride, with a Halloween laser light show in October. Both are in our Colorado Halloween train page.

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. A matching set makes for easy pumpkin train photos and an easy costume under a jacket. See everything in the Rally shop.

A train book for the ride

For a different kind of train day with no costumes required, ride the Heartland Flyer from Fort Worth with your kids, or try a longer stretch on the Texas Eagle across the state.

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.

Halloween Events for Kids in Texas Cities, Answered

What Halloween events are there for kids in Grapevine, Texas?

One family Halloween event in Grapevine is Trick 'R Treat Trains on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, a gentle story ride for all ages. It runs Saturday Oct 24 at 10:40 am and Sunday Oct 25 at 12:40 and 2:40 pm from the historic Cotton Belt Depot. Tickets are $22 for everyone age 1 and up plus a small service fee, and babies under 1 ride free. The 90 minute trip features a live story acted out in the coaches, and each rider leaves with a Rocket Fizz candy bag.

What is there to do for Halloween in San Antonio, Texas with kids?

San Antonio's Halloween train is Spook-Track-Ula at the Texas Transportation Museum, a family trick-or-treat event on Oct 17, 18, 24 and 25. Rides start at 4:30 pm and run hourly, with last admission at 8 pm. Adults pay $15, kids 4 to 12 pay $12, and children under 4 are free but still need a ticket. Between laps of the museum loop, kids collect candy at whistlestops, and pumpkin decorating for kids 12 and under costs extra. Some mannequin displays may startle little ones.

Are there any Halloween events in Fort Worth, Texas this October for families?

Yes. One family Halloween event in Fort Worth is Boo at the Zoo at the Fort Worth Zoo, where the regular train becomes the Bone Rattler Express on Oct 23, 24 and 25 from 10 am to 5 pm. Boo at the Zoo comes with admission ($22 adults, $18 kids 3 to 12, free for 2 and under), while the train costs $5 each way, or $4 for members. Each admission includes six treat coupons, and the zoo bills it as not-so-frightening fun for the whole family.

Are there Halloween or fall events for kids in Galveston, Texas?

Yes. One family fall event in Galveston is CabooseFest: Hootenanny & Hayrides at the Galveston Railroad Museum, a gentle daytime festival on Saturday Oct 17 only, from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for kids 12 and under, with military free and parking $5. Caboose hayrides on the Harborside Express Caboose leave every 40 minutes and cost $10 extra. This is the first year the museum has held the festival.

Is there a pumpkin patch with a train ride in Galveston, Texas?

Yes, for one day. CabooseFest at the Galveston Railroad Museum on Saturday Oct 17 includes a pumpkin patch with festival admission, and the caboose hayride on the Harborside Express Caboose is a separate $10 ticket, running every 40 minutes from 11 am to 3:40 pm. The museum has not posted whether pumpkins are free or sold, so check the operator site. Gulf Coast afternoons tend to be warm and humid, so bring water for the hayride.

What Halloween train rides for kids are near Dallas, Texas?

Two family Halloween trains are within about 40 minutes of Dallas. Trick 'R Treat Trains in Grapevine, about 25 to 35 minutes away, is a gentle 90 minute story ride on Oct 24 and 25. The Bone Rattler Express at Boo at the Zoo, about 40 minutes from Dallas and 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth, runs Oct 23, 24 and 25 with zoo admission plus $5 a ride. Grapevine's Witches' Brew Train is adults only, so skip that one with kids.

What Halloween things can kids do near Houston, Texas on a train?

The closest Halloween season train outing from Houston is about 1 hour away: CabooseFest at the Galveston Railroad Museum, a gentle daytime festival with a pumpkin patch and $10 caboose hayrides on Saturday Oct 17 only. Next is Spook-Track-Ula in San Antonio, about 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes away, a trick-or-treat train event on Oct 17, 18, 24 and 25. Our research did not confirm a family Halloween train in Houston itself for 2026.

Is there a Halloween train for kids near Austin, Texas?

The nearest one in our Texas guide is Spook-Track-Ula at the Texas Transportation Museum in San Antonio, about 1 hour 15 minutes from Austin. It is a family trick-or-treat train event on Oct 17, 18, 24 and 25, with rides from 4:30 pm and last admission at 8 pm. The Bone Rattler Express at the Fort Worth Zoo, about 3 hours away, runs Oct 23, 24 and 25, and Grapevine's Trick 'R Treat Trains, about 3 hours 15 minutes away, runs Oct 24 and 25.

Can kids dress up for the Grapevine Vintage Railroad Halloween train?

Yes, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad encourages costumes on Trick 'R Treat Trains and has not published any other costume rules. Keep the ride in mind when you choose: it is about 90 minutes in vintage coaches with no stops to get off, so skip anything bulky or hot. Other Texas events are stricter, and the Fort Worth Zoo and the San Antonio museum both limit adult masks.

Is Spook-Track-Ula too scary for my 2 year old?

Probably not, but plan around the mannequins. The Texas Transportation Museum says Spook-Track-Ula is a family trick-or-treat event, and it also warns that some mannequin displays may scare younger kids even during the day. Arrive near the 4:30 p.m. start for more daylight, carry your toddler past the displays, and focus on the train loop and candy whistlestops. Kids under 4 are free but still need a ticket.

Can we still get Halloween train tickets in Texas this weekend, Oct 17 and 18?

Yes, two family options run that weekend, and neither showed a sell-out as of our Oct 14 update. Spook-Track-Ula in San Antonio runs both days, but the museum says door tickets are limited, so buying ahead is safer. Galveston's CabooseFest is Saturday only, with tickets online and at the door. Grapevine and the Fort Worth Zoo do not start until the following weekend. Check the ticket link in each listing for live numbers.

Does the Texas State Railroad still run a pumpkin patch train for kids?

Not in 2026, as far as the railroad's own listings show. The Texas State Railroad's events page and site map list no pumpkin patch train this year, even though older roundups still mention one. Its Fall Harvest Lunch Train page describes autumn scenery but no pumpkin or Halloween activities. For a family Halloween ride, look at Grapevine, Fort Worth, San Antonio or Galveston instead.

Can we bring a stroller on the Bone Rattler Express at the Fort Worth Zoo?

The Fort Worth Zoo has not posted whether strollers can ride the Bone Rattler Express, so check the operator site before counting on it. The zoo does rent double strollers at Safari Supplies for $15 plus tax per day, but supply is limited and reservations are not taken. Boo at the Zoo is one of the busiest zoo weekends in DFW, so allow extra time for traffic and parking, and consider Trinity Metro transit.

What happens if we arrive late for the Grapevine Vintage Railroad Trick 'R Treat Train?

You will likely miss it. The Grapevine Vintage Railroad asks riders to check in at least 30 minutes early, cannot hold trains, and does not board late arrivals once the doors close. Tickets are non-refundable, though the railroad says a missed train may be rescheduled by phone based on availability. Because the line shares track with TEXRail, freight trains and Amtrak, delays of an hour or more can also happen on rare occasions.

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