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All aboard! Your favorite train character is making its way back to Baltimore. Thomas the Tank Engine will be hosting outdoor events at the B&O Railroad Museum on May 14-16 & 21-23, 2021.

With full health and safety protocols in place, this fun-filled event offers families the opportunity to hop on board an interactive train ride pulled by Thomas the Tank Engine, and enjoy access to family activities including lawn games, live entertainment to include a DJ and Gregory Mays the stilt-walker, photo ops, a bubble zone, special guest appearances from the horses of the First Mile Stable, and more. Grab your Party Pass to track your journey and pick up favors at stops along the way. Say hello to Sir Topham Hatt, the Railway Controller from The Island of Sodor, stop in the party corner for lawn game fun, have a blast in the bubble zone and check out the pop-up gift shop for exclusive Thomas swag! We’re back on track for delivering fun and memories! Say thank you to your child for being good for a year with a special outing to see Thomas the Train! Capacity will be limited and advanced tickets are required.

Approximately 20-minute train ride pulled by a full-sized, talking Thomas the Tank Engine locomotive. With limited occupancy and safe distancing, this year’s train ride features an all-new interactive story where you’ll earn your official Travel Badge sticker by helping Thomas.
Activities and entertainment featuring:
- Party Bash Corner to snap some photos, have a blast in the bubble zone and lawn game fun!
- Play Pod to play with your favorite Thomas & Friends™ toys and apps, then pick out a temporary tattoo!
- Photo Opportunities throughout the event, including with Thomas himself!
- Live Entertainment including music & dancing from T.K. the D.J. and amazingly exciting demonstrations by circus arts performer Gregory May, and special visits by the horses from the First Mile Stable.
- Outdoor activities like the Happy Train & Choo Choo Blueville Kids’ Rides, Thomas Power Wheels, climb-on train playground, and the outdoor G-Scale model railroad layout.
- Say hello to Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway
B&O Railroad Museum admission with access to the Museum’s spacious Roundhouse, engaging exhibits, and historic collection of locomotives & rail cars.
Each child receives a ‘Party Pass’ keepsake booklet to track their journey at the event and collect prizes along the way
Pop-up gift shop on-site with exclusive Thomas & Friends products only available at Day Out With Thomas
Food and drinks available on-site for purchase

ENHANCED SAFETY MEASURES: The health and well-being of our guests and employees is our primary concern, and we have made the following adjustments to ensure all can safely enjoy Thomas’ party. Some of the measures in place for Day Out With Thomas include:

Masks required for entry for guests ages 3 and up and must be worn at the event
Limited capacity entry to the event, allowing for safe distances to be maintained throughout the event and aboard train ride.
Limited occupancy on train ride, safely distanced train ride seating between groups,and sanitization before each train ride.
Advanced tickets required: Ticket prices are $26-$30 for ages 2 and up (service charges and fees may apply). Advanced tickets are required. Walk-up sales will not be available.

WHERE:
B&O Railroad Museum:
901 W. Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21223

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The B&O Railroad Museum is located at 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223. The Museum brings alive the magic and adventure of railroading every day. This historic national landmark allows you to see, touch, hear and explore the most important railroad collection in America. Start your journey with a visit today!

Friday, May 24:
•The one and only, Maryland Merci Car is displayed on the B&O’s Roundhouse turntable via a turntable demonstration at 12:00pm. See the power of one person push this rail car around the Roundhouse turntable.

•Opening of First to Fight: Railroaders in WWI — A new temporary exhibit depicting WWI through the gaze of the railroaders who were instrumental to allied victory.

Saturday, May 25:
•Help us support Operation Gratitude by donating Socks for Soldiers from May 25 – July 14 (Bastille Day). Please donate new, black crew length socks, single packs of sanitary wipes, 1 oz. sunscreen packs, and individual bags of beef jerky. All the items you donated will be collected and placed inside the Merci Car so you can see the difference your efforts will make to members of the military serving our country.

•Swing Dance demonstration by Mobtown Ballroom dancers from 12:30pm – 1:30pm.

•Victory Gardens that kids can plant and take home.

•Sofi’s Crepes will be here at the B&O making and serving six different varieties of delicious French crepes from 11:30am – 3pm!

Sunday, May 26:
•Help us Help Operation Gratitude by donating Socks for Soldiers. Please donate new black crew, crew length socks, single pack of sanitary wipes, 1 oz. sunscreen packs, and individual bags of beef jerky. All the items you donated will be collected and placed inside the Merci Car so you can see the difference your efforts will make to members of the military serving our country.

•Victory Gardens that kids can make and take home.

Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day):
•Meet Camden, WBAL TV’s Puppy with a Purpose, 10:00am-11:00am. Camden has been training to serve a military veteran and soon reach her goal. Don’t miss meeting Camden as we honor military service on this special morning.

•FREE ADMISSION for all active and inactive military personnel.

*Win 4 tickets for admission to the Museum which can be used between May 24 – July 14, 2019. Enter to win by tagging a friend on Facebook who would love to checkout the museum. Extra entry for those who start to follow us on Instagram and if you already follow us (YAY!) like the last two pictures we posted. Winner announced May 20!

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