Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventures Tour
- When: Monday, September 28, 2026, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC, 28159
- Cost: Tickets start at $28.46 (ages 1+)
All aboard for a rockin’ good time! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town. Day Out With Thomas™ will be stopping at the North Carolina Transportation Museum with a celebration of music on September 25-27 and October 2-4, 2026.
Day Out With Thomas™ is a fun-filled family event that takes place at Heritage Railways across the world. Each ticket includes a train ride with a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as well as access to a full day of activities for all to enjoy. Optional rides with Percy are also available for an additional cost.
The event at the N.C. Transportation Museum includes Thomas and Percy train rides, pictures with Sir Topham Hatt, a hay bale maze, temporary tattoos, photo ops, character inflatables, giant lawn games, a music show, model train layouts, food vendors, picnic shelters, a large gift shop, plus three exhibit buildings featuring North Carolina’s transportation history with rail cars, antique automobiles, and a Wright Brothers flyer replica.
Activities Include:
Live Entertainment
Train Rides: 25 minute ride with Thomas the Tank Engine (included), Optional 25 minute ride with Percy (extra cost)
Group Activities: Bean Bag Toss, Mini Golf, Hay Bale Maze, Inflatable Games
Additional Experiences: Bubbles, Temporary Tattoos, Crafts, Coloring Sheet
Inflatable Fun: Character Inflatable photo ops!
Museum Components: Heritage Railway Historical Artifacts
Ticket Prices
Tickets are $30.60 ($25 plus $5.60 in fees and tax) on Fridays, $32.74 ($27 plus $5.74 in fees and tax) on weekends, ages 1 and up. Members receive a $2 discount per Day Out with Thomas event ticket; “All Day Ride Passes” are not discounted. Event tickets include all site activities and one train ride with Thomas. Percy train tickets can be purchased for an additional $10.70 ($10 plus $0.70 in fees and tax) on Fridays or for an additional $12.84 ($12 plus $0.84 in fees and tax) on weekends. Percy Train tickets are only available as an add-on after purchasing your Day Out With Thomas™ ticket. Taxes and fees are included in ticket prices and are visible up-front when purchasing tickets.
- Website: fun4charlottekids.com
- Contact Phone: 704-636-2889
- Category: Family Fun
09/26 -09/28 & 10/02 - 10/04 - Day Out with Thomas: Bi...
09/26 -09/28 & 10/02 - 10/04 - Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventures Tour
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