All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine Is Coming to Greenfield Village

Your kiddo’s favorite train, Thomas the Tank Engine, will be traveling through Greenfield Village on weekends from Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 18. 

Day Out With Thomas: The Party Tour is rolling into The Henry Ford for three weekends of birthday fun. Celebrate 80 years of Thomas & Friends with a ride on Michigan’s only Thomas the Tank Engine steam locomotive, meet Sir Topham Hatt, and enjoy party-themed fun at Celebration Station with games, photo ops, storytelling, lawn games, live music and more.

New this year, families can enjoy even more fun with fresh experiences like Mega Block tables, an inflatable racetrack, lawn games including badminton, a coloring wall and free birthday party blowers for kids — all adding to the classic Day Out With Thomas favorites!

Quick details about Day Out With Thomas

• Dates: May 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 2025
• Address: Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
• Cost:$54/ages 12-plus, $50.25/seniors 62-plus, $44.75/kids ages 5-11, $17/members and kids ages 1-4
• Parking: $9 per vehicle 

Families can fuel up before their train ride at the Railroader’s Brunch dining experience. The kid-friendly menu features Bananas Foster French toast, Belgian waffles with assorted toppings, Florentine and mushroom frittatas, scrambled eggs, yogurt parfaits, assorted pastries, fresh fruit and more.

The Railroader’s Brunch experience includes a meal at A Taste of History, a 10:30 a.m. ticket for Thomas the Tank Engine, a visit with Sir Topham Hatt and all-day access to the festivities at Greenfield Village.

Tips for visiting Greenfield Village with kids

All aboard! Before you get ready to board Thomas, check out these helpful tips for preparing your family for the Day Out with Thomas experience.

• Tickets for Day Out With Thomas and Railroader’s Brunch sell out quickly. Reserve your tickets online. 
• Plan on arriving at least 15 minutes before the departure time on your tickets. Trains depart every 30 minutes, starting at 9 a.m. The last departure is at 4:30 p.m.
• Each train ride is approximately 20 minutes. Seating is first-come, first- served on the train.
• Find more tips for visiting Greenfield Village with kids in our family museum guide. 

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