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PEANUTS™ Great Pumpkin Patch Express in Rockhill, PA - Harrisburg

PEANUTS™ Great Pumpkin Patch Express in Rockhill, PA

Rockhilleasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

1–2 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels, including children and seniors, as the experience is seated and low-impact.

Overview

Celebrate fall with a scenic train ride through Pennsylvania’s colorful woods aboard PEANUTS™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express. Perfect for families and fans of the beloved characters, this adventure promises festive fun and beautiful autumn views.

Rockhill, Pennsylvania

PEANUTS™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express

All Ages • 2.5 Hours

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About This Adventure

All Aboard the PEANUTS™ Great Pumpkin Patch Express

Put on your Halloween costume and join Charlie Brown and Snoopy on the Great Pumpkin Patch Express! Ride the train, play games, pick the perfect pumpkin, and more!

It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown is a classic American Prime Time Television special from 1966, based on the famous comic strip PEANUTS™ by Charles M. Schulz. You’ll enjoy a steam-powered train ride to the Sincere Pumpkin Patch where you'll have 2 hours to meet Snoopy and Charlie Brown, participate in a variety of fun activities, and for every child to pick out their very own Perfect Pumpkin.


##Train Schedule:

  • Train #1: 10am Departure - 12:30pm Return
  • Train #2: 11:30am Departure - 2:00pm Return
  • Train #3: 1:00pm Departure - 3:30pm Return
  • Train #4 2:30pm Departure - 5:00pm Return

Train Ride to the Sincere Pumpkin Patch:

Trains depart northbound from the Orbisonia Station for a scenic train ride through the rolling hills, farms, and forests of the Aughwick Valley pulled by a century-old steam locomotive! Passengers have the choice of reserving accommodation in enclosed coaches, open-air cars, or in a historic caboose!

Aboard the train, you’ll enjoy a reading of Charles M. Schulz’s “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" before arriving at the Sincere Pumpkin Patch.

##Classes of Service:


Open-Air: Featuring half-walls and sunshade with bench-style seats facing outward, great for photography! !Open-Air Interior


Enclosed Coach: Enjoy large viewing windows and plush seats that flip, allowing parties of four or more to face each other. !Coach-Interior


Caboose: Ride the rails like a member of the train crew in a real caboose - only accommodates ten passengers per train!
!Caboose-Interior


The Sincere Pumpkin Patch & Charlie Brown's Game Alley:

Passengers will disembark at the Sincere Pumpkin Patch where they will spend the next 1.5 hours exploring Charlie Brown's Game Alley, meeting Snoopy and Charlie Brown, and picking out their very own perfect pumpkin.

Activities at the Sincere Pumpkin Patch Include...

  • The Sincere Pumpkin Patch
  • Letters to The Great Pumpkin
  • Costume Contest
  • Red Barron Paper Airplane Factory
  • Hay Bale Wagon Rides
  • Mini-Golf
  • Pumpkin Decorating
  • Football Kicking Contest
  • Pumpkin Bowling
  • Bounce House
  • Bouncy-Ball Races
  • Kite-Eating Tree Bag Toss
  • Cornhole & Horseshoes
  • Lucy’s Psychiatric Help Booth
  • Photos with Snoopy and Charlie Brown

Children and adults alike are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and participate in the Costume Contest, prizes will be awarded corresponding with every train departure.


Food Vendors

A variety of food trucks will be available throughout your time at the Sincere Pumpkin Patch with delicious food and beverages available for purchase.

Food Vendor Calendar

Note: This list is subject to change, please contact our station for any further information.


Additional Information

  • For your convenience, we will have restrooms, baby changing areas, and a first-aid station available for all guests at the Sincere Pumpkin Patch and the Orbisonia Station.
  • Please allow for 1/2 hour for the train ride to the Pumpkin Patch, 1 1/2 hour at the Pumpkin Patch, and 1/2 hour for the return journey. The total duration of this activity is approx. 2.5 hours.
  • Children under the age of two, not occupying a seat, may ride free with each fare-paying adult (age 18+)
  • Strollers are permitted at the Orbisonia Station, onboard the train, and at the Sincere Pumpkin Patch. Collapsable strollers are recommended to assist in the boarding process.
  • Pumpkins are automatically included in each child ticket (ages 2-12). Adults may purchase a pumpkin when reserving tickets or at the ticket window, subject to availability and while supplies last.

Accessibility: Each departure of this event will offer at least one wheelchair-accessible car, featuring a hydraulic lift capable of accommodating up to 600lbs. Please use the "Wheelchair Seating" customer type when reserving tickets online, or call our station directly to book tickets. Other members of the same reservation may be accommodated in the same car if booked under the same reservation.

The Sincere Pumpkin Patch is located at a natural picnic grove, and while we have constructed compacted gravel walkways and boarding platforms, not all areas will be accessible to those using mobility devices. There are no paved walkways at the Sincere Pumpkin Patch.


##Policies & Additional Info: Ticketing & Cancellation Policy:

  • Fares and schedules are subject to change without notice
  • All sales and transactions are final. There are no refunds on ticket purchases. The total value of the ticket may be transferred to credit in the form of an online gift card so long as changes are made no less than five days prior to the date of your train excursion, shop tour, trolley ride, or other experience.
  • Passengers must be checked in at the ticket window no later than 15 minutes prior to their first train ride, trolley ride, or tour. Any reservations which are not checked in after that time may be released to the waiting public without refund.
  • Any changes to a reservation may be subject to a $6.00 fee per ticket. Tickets are not transferable.
  • Your credit card will be processed at the time of booking. Any reservations without payment will not be held for individual reservations without previous arrangements.
  • While we work hard to maintain published schedules, consists, and itineraries, The EBTF can change equipment or motive power at any time, for any reason, without notice. The EBTF reserves the right to cancel any experience, tour, or excursion for any reason, including but not limited to inclement weather or mechanical problems. The EBTF will not be held liable for any delays regardless of the cause. Safety is our number one priority.

Smoking, Food & Beverage, Firearms Policy:

  • Smoking is prohibited outside of designated areas on EBTF property. Smoking is strictly prohibited aboard any train, shop tour, or vintage trolley. This includes cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and vapor pens.
  • Visitors are not permitted to carry firearms on any train, shop tour, or vintage trolley.
  • Passengers are permitted to bring personal food and beverage aboard the train. However, passengers are not permitted to carry any glass containers or alcohol aboard any train, shop tour, or vintage trolley.

Use of Likeness Policy:

  • Every visitor to the EBT Foundation, Inc. or Railways to Yesterday, Inc. property may participate in any experience on the condition, and by participating in any EBTF or RTY activity agrees that the EBTF, RTY, and each of their respective agents and licensees, shall have the unrestricted rights and license to use his or her image, likenesses, name, voice, comments or other proprietary or public rights and that of any minor accompanying visitors in any photograph and/or video and/or audio sound recording taken during the course of visitor’s experience which includes but not limited to all property associated with the train such as the railyard, stations, gift shops, historic shop complex, car-barns, mechanical shops, Colgate Grove, right of ways, departure and boarding areas in Rockhill Furnace, PA for all purposes, without consent or compensation. The rights granted herein to the EBTF and RTY are assignable.

Adventure Tips

Book Tickets Early

This seasonal event is popular, so secure your spot online well in advance to avoid disappointment.

Dress in Layers

Temperatures can vary throughout the day, so wearing layers ensures comfort during the ride and outdoor activities.

Arrive Early for Parking

The parking area can fill up quickly on busy days, so plan to arrive early to find convenient parking.

Bring a Camera

Capture memorable moments with the scenic views and festive setups along the ride.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • White-tailed deer
  • Various songbirds such as cardinals and blue jays

History

East Broad Top Railroad is a historic narrow-gauge railway dating back to 1873, offering authentic heritage train experiences.

Conservation

Efforts are made to maintain the surrounding natural habitats and operate the railroad with minimal environmental impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Perfect for moving around the train station area and pumpkin patch with ease.

fall specific

Light jacket or sweater

Essential

Keeps you warm during cool autumn mornings and evenings.

fall specific

Camera or smartphone

Essential

Essential for capturing festive decorations, scenic views, and family moments.

Reusable water bottle

Stay hydrated during your visit, especially if exploring the surrounding areas.